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Acura CL Transmission Problems

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#40 of 140 Re: Any Good CL Trannys? Yep. [stevebri] by thegraduate

Jul 18, 2006 (9:33 pm)

Replying to: stevebri (Jun 11, 2006 3:18 pm)
I have two different next-door neighbors (either side of my house) with Acura V-6s (one is a 2000 TL and the other is a 2001 CL). One has over 100k miles (TL), and the other has 81,000 miles (CL) and both are on original trannies.
 
Not ALL Acura's have transmission troubles. BTW, in the "CL" family also resides a 2004 TSX, also trouble free (2.4L engine from same family as my Accord I-4).

#41 of 140 Re: Any Good CL Trannys? Yep. [thegraduate] by stevebri

Jul 19, 2006 (10:45 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (Jul 18, 2006 9:33 pm)
I was surprised when I realized that the tranny was bad. At the time the car had about 89k on it. In the future I will not consider an Acura. I have just had a bad experience and I would not reccomend them to anyone. I've also heard that Honda v6's have had similar problems.

#42 of 140 Re: Any Good CL Trannys? Yep. [stevebri] by thegraduate

Jul 19, 2006 (10:55 pm)

Replying to: stevebri (Jul 19, 2006 10:45 pm)
I've also heard that Honda v6's have had similar problems.
 
Well, being that Honda and Acura are the same company, that wouldn't be an unfair assumption to make, if you think one is bad, the other would be by default. After 17 Hondas since 1990 though, we have never had one transmission trouble, and this includes Odysseys and Accords with V6s and well over 100k miles on several. To each his own experience and opinion, but not everyone has the same experience. I'd reccommend Honda or Acura to anyone based on reliability and service that has been stellar since my folks started dealing with them years ago, and now I'm on Honda number two, and couldn't be happier.

#43 of 140 should i by lilaj

Sep 11, 2006 (4:09 pm)

i have an 01 cl-s which i purchased with 12000 mi, it now has 115000 and im here to say that i have never had any transmission problems with the car. i got the oil changed over the weekend and the guy there was telling me that its time to change my transmission fluid. i heard from plp that u shouldnt change it because it would cause it to go out what should i do?

#44 of 140 Re: should i [lilaj] by denouve2

Sep 12, 2006 (3:30 pm)

Replying to: lilaj (Sep 11, 2006 4:09 pm)
I can't see any reason why you shouldn't change the tranny fluid. I understand you reluctance, but this is routine maintenance that really should be done, especially if your car is subjected to seasonal temperatures (ie cold winters, hot summers, etc). If anything, it should help the transmission run smoother and prolong its longevity.

#45 of 140 New transmission... 01 3.2CL Type S won't start by flstc4me

Oct 21, 2006 (8:27 pm)

Had 74,500 miles on the original automatic transmission when I noticed a soft or slipping 2 - 3 shift. Dealer replaced trans this week. Wife picked up the car today and brought it home. All seems well at this point. I got in the car and tried to start it with no luck... multiple attempts. Car cranks but will not start. Called service dept and the rep said "Sounds electrical, nothing that we did caused this, how much gas is in the car?" I had 3/8 tank. He suggested I coast the car onto a level surface and try again. I did, no start, just cranking. Now the car is in the street in front of the house and I'm pissed to say the least. Called service rep and he said "If you can't get it running, have it towed in on Monday, you'll never make it in today before we close (Saturday) good luck." Called an Acura mechanic from the midwest (friend of a friend) and he suggested trying another key. Voila, my wife's key works fine but not mine. Called the Acura service rep again... he's starting to recognize my number on the caller ID display. I tell him of my key issue and he says "Bring the car and the working key and we'll cut you a new key for $49.95, your key must have gone bad. You can come in on Monday."
 
I tried the valet key and it will not start the car either. When I called the mechanic from the midwest he said that the tranny replacement includes a computer replacement as well so the non-working keys can likely be acquainted with the new computer using the Acura tablet (something like that he called it)
 
So what is the deal... do I need a new key or can my existing keys be introduced to the new computer?
 
Coincidence? Bad key at same time transmission goes bad? I think not, I've been driving the car everyday for the last two years with no "key problems" and now that exact key no longer works.
 
Should I pay for a new key or two or should the dealer service dept be able to revitalize my key and the valet key? Your help and experience appreciated.
 
BTW, I only had to have two motor mounts replaced which were covered under the extended warranty which expires in 500 miles.

#46 of 140 Re: Tranny Issues [ibmindless] by roadtripgirl

Jan 07, 2007 (6:20 pm)

Replying to: ibmindless (Feb 15, 2004 12:23 am)
Mark,
 
Consider yourself very fortunate!! I bought a new 1999 CL 3.0 and at 67K miles, I'm on my FOURTH transmission! I've never missed a maintenance appt and only the Acura dealership has worked on my car. The dealership and Corporate Acura tell me "too bad". Will never buy or recommend another Acura after the way they treated me. Buyer beware!

#47 of 140 Re: Acura 99 CL trannsmission problems [stevebri] by roadtripgirl

Jan 07, 2007 (6:25 pm)

Replying to: stevebri (Jun 02, 2006 6:49 pm)
I purchased a new 1999 Acura 3.0 CL and at 67K miles, I'm on my FOURTH transmission. No kidding!!! I've never missed a service appt and have all of the records. Only the Acura dealership has worked on my car. Now that the extended warranty is going to expire, both the dealership and corporate Acura are doing nothing to help me. Dump the car ASAP and don't buy another one! Good luck!

#48 of 140 Acura CL 3.0 - TRANSMISSION DISASTER! by roadtripgirl

Jan 16, 2007 (12:10 pm)

I bought my 1999 car new, had ONLY the dealership work on it - including all oil changes - never missed a scheduled maintenance appointment. At 67,000 miles, I'm on my FOURTH transmission! Although the transmission clearly was poorly engineered, the dealership and corporate Acura will not help me at all. My extended warranty is about to expire and I've contacted the state attorney general. We're headed to court.

#49 of 140 Re: Acura CL 3.0 - TRANSMISSION DISASTER! [roadtripgirl] by denouve2

Jan 16, 2007 (4:53 pm)

Replying to: roadtripgirl (Jan 16, 2007 12:10 pm)
That's surprising to hear. The transmission problems were related to the 2000+ TL and CL models equipped with 5-speed autos. Are they replacing your transmission with rebuilt or new transmisions? After 4 changes, I would think that the lemon law applies, and you should be compensated. Good luck...

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