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Acura CL Transmission Problems

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#9 of 140 Chrysler products.... by jarrod4

Aug 15, 2002 (7:03 am)

I drive a 2001 Chrysler Sebring coupe and I agree with the statement about quality. Actually, this is my second chrysler car. While the car has great looks, it is far from a mechanical masterpiece. The car I'd really like to see myself in is the CL-type S, but reading the problems listed here, I'm not so sure how much better the quality really is? Transmission going bye bye - COMPLETELY - at 60k!!?? Hmmm.
We don't have an Acura dealership in my city yet, but it is coming within a year. Basically, as soon as the Acura dealer shows up, I'll be there at 8:00a.m., the fisrt Saturday it is open! IMO, the CL type-s is the best bang for the buck. Stylish interior and exterior with a VERY powerful V6. But, I really hope these tranny problems and other glitches get worked out before too long.
Quick question for you manual, type-s owners, where abouts on the tach are you really put into your seat in first and second gears? Is it right away or is it towards the high end? Thanks.

#10 of 140 bodydouble by nyccarguy

Sep 19, 2002 (6:27 am)

Guys that have 5th generation Preludes are also having problems with their transmissions. The Prelude has a much lower power output (4cyl, 195hp, 156lb/ft torque) than even the base CL/TL.

#11 of 140 by bodydouble

Sep 19, 2002 (9:58 am)

The tranny in the Prelude was a 4-speed unit though. I'm not sure it that tranny has closer ties to the Accord tranny or the TL/CL tranny.

#12 of 140 by garypen

Sep 19, 2002 (10:48 am)

They are apparently having troubles with the TL, Accord, and Odyssey trannies as well, so I would imagine it ain't just US and canadian built models.
 
IIRC, the trannies on these cars (CL/TL) are made in Japan, anyway. Look at your window sticker.

#13 of 140 Acura Transmission failures widespread by sutton4

Sep 14, 2002 (8:21 pm)

More than 16,000 replaced in 2 years, ouch!

#14 of 140 Hey! by obiwankenobi1

Sep 16, 2002 (4:46 pm)

It's only 1.6%!! C'mon!!
 
No, but seriously, this is not good publicity for Honda/Acura. It leaves me to not kick myself too hard for choosing my 02 Maxima SE over the TL-S. I almost got one, but could not justify paying $414 instead of $380 a month on 48mo lease for a car with 5 more horsepower.
 
Obi

#15 of 140 To all- by fastdriver

Sep 21, 2002 (12:26 pm)

Transmission warranty extended-

http://www.detnews.com/2002/autosinsider/0209/21/autos-593168.htm

fastdriver

#16 of 140 transmission problems? by mvaldivi

Sep 10, 2003 (6:02 pm)

Can anyone please share any information on those transmission problems? What in this transmission is causing these problems? Overheat, bad oil flow, fluid contamination, excessive gear wear, bad converter, bad solenoids, bad sensors, bad control-unit? Is Acura recommending anything in particular to reduce the likelihood for an early transmission failure? Thanks for your input.

#17 of 140 by bodble2

Sep 11, 2003 (5:13 pm)

I don't think Acura really knows what's causing the failures, as evidenced by the fact that quite a few people have had a replacement tranny also fail. I don't think there is anything you can realistically do to prevent failure other than maybe drive as little as possible and really drive softly. But then you might as well not have the car!

#18 of 140 Acura's handling of the transmission issue by daqman

Dec 10, 2003 (10:25 am)

I have a question for the board, If Acura has corrected the transmission issue for sum 02's and above, why are those of us affected by the transmission recall not getting the newer transmissions instead of reman. transmissions that are doomed to fail yet again?
 
Am I the only one who thinks that is the way they should handle this matter?

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