On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the ignition switch may wear excessively and prevent proper interlock operation, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to "park."
Electrical system
Acura CL Electrical problems by year
60 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Acura CL's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Electrical recalls
On certain sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, and sport utility vehicles, electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started.
Latest CL electrical complaints
There is a major issue with the relay under the steering wheel blocking the fuel from the pump going to the engine. This also affects the security system as well as the rack and pinion. The vehicle security turns itself on and off as it pleases, often leaving driver/passengers stranded and sometimes with the alarm not shutting off. This is after having keys re-programmed and most parts replaced for a hefty price tag. Due to this, the vehicle will only start at times. I've seen several similar complaints and taken it to many costly mechanics. I paid $7,000 for this vehicle a couple of years ago but only got to drive it a few times because there is always an issue that can't be fixed.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura cl. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the battery and alternator were replaced twice. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was taken to mcgrath acura of downtown chicago (1301 n. Elston ave, chicago, il 60642) for a recall repair on the air bags however, there was no mention of the failure of the vehicle to start or for the vehicle stalling. The contact stated that the battery was being...
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drained. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery and alternator were replaced however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and coasted to the side of the roadway. The contact called aaa and the vehicle was jumpstarted. The vehicle was restarted and driven however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 248,000.
The left window goes down but not in going up =stop in the lower part
Acura says they guarantee all parts of the safety belt for the use of a lifetime of the car. Car has 120000 miles on it. I have intermittent buckling issues and srs airbag switch is bad inside a sealed safety belt. Could easily be remedied if it wasn't a sealed unit. They say they won't fix it because it's a canadian car even though it's spent 100% of its owned life in the united states. They want an excessive amount of money, over $400 to fix it. I feel my safety is being held hostage by this excessive amount and...
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I can't even do it myself because my electric seats won't work if I try, only factory software can reset them so they work. I know this is a known problem but I don't understand why I'm being discriminated against because I have a canadian made car. I know they have to pass all the same production regulations for safety to enter the united states whether they're made in canada or here. What I'm really hoping for is that the government would try to put a stop to this corporate greed of engineering products poorly and not following through with a fix and trying to profit off of people that don't have that much money. I would be willing to pay for this fix if they would provide it at a fair price. The safety belt probably cost them no more than $20 but by the time everyone makes their profit and it comes to me and then add the labor together we're over $400 to have my safety back when they say that they guarantee their safety belts for life in the united states. It is in my owner's manual, and you can find this information online. I was hoping that they would be issued a major fine to make it so they don't treat other customers this way as well. I know there are probably reasons to seal a safety belt so that it is not tampered with but they used to make specialty tools so we could be accessed easily for cleaning and changing of these inexpensive switches.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 acura cl. When the vehicle was started, the "srs" warning indicator illuminated and remained lit all day. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but an appointment was scheduled with goodson acura of dallas (4801 lemmon ave, dallas, tx 75219) for september 11, 2019. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 acura cl. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently shut off without warning. The contact had to add starter fluid to the vehicle in order to get it to drive. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 278,000.
The switch is causing my car to die while im driving down the road or when im stopped and when I start to pull out on to the main road it has even stayed running when I cut the car off and take the key out I would have to pop my clutch to kill it and then my dash lights wouldnt go off or come back on and I wouldnt know it til I got back in my car to leave again and then the battery would be dead, ive had to hold my key on while driving and changing gears and now its causing my starter to sound like somethin awful...
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its going to get me killed sonething needs to be done asap bout it. Uns can ignore this complaint all uns want but fair warning if I get killed in it there will be one big law suit on yalls ass. Ty have a bleesed day I could be turning or anything it does it, it does not hold back when it gets ready to cut off it will, there is no signs when its going to happen. It happens everyday everytime I drive it it cuts off @ least 40 times or more a day.
The ignition switch interlock is not working the way it is supposed to and I am able to turn the ignition to the "off" position and remove the key without the transmission in park.
The ignition switch can turn completely off while the car is not in park. When I went to shut car off while I was stationary, I forgot I had it in d5 which is drive. I shut the ignition all the way off and I was able to pull the key out. Got out of car an started to move.
The vehicle died while driving down the road. I see where there was a recall for ignition switch but I am told by the dealer there is no active recall. The car belongs to my mother. The dealer did not change the part in 2012 because the dealer could not replicate the complaint.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura cl. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost all power without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle while in neutral and coasting. When the vehicle was shifted into drive, the power was lost again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not duplicated. The mechanic informed the contact of a nhtsa recall for the ignition switch. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and case number: 05946667 was filed. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 253,580.
SOMETIMES DON'T START
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 acura cl. The contact stated that the ignition key was difficult to remove from the vehicle without warning. In addition, the key failed to start the vehicle intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The failure mileage and vin were not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 acura cl. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled, while driving. The contact stated the vehicle could be restarted however, it took numerous attempts. The contact stated once the vehicle stalled, the immobilizer warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the electrical wiring harness for the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Prior to the failure, the vehicle had been repaired for nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The failure occurred daily. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 225,000.
My srs light is on, and always on, driving, in park, etc. However, my car has not been recalled. I read that if the srs light is on the system will not work, however the seat belt restraint in both front seats and side air bag indicator both work. Dealer should examine, determine problem and fix at no cost. My navi dvr system also works only intermittently. I have the most recent disc. Mostly it is a bunch of lines across the screen, black and white, sometime blue and white. I would say one in 20 starts the navi system works.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data