1997 Acura CL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 9%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Acura CL, 9% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car skidded out of control. No one got hurt. Abs instrument panel warning light came on. Leakage occurs on the ABS modulator which probably got on left tire to cause skid.”
NHTSA complaint #10164010, filed 2006-07, 89 miles“Consumer has noticed ABS light illuminating on dashboard. Contacted dealer. Upon recall 99v069/ lower ball joint repairs, mechanic noticed ABS brake module and actuator have malfunctioned and caused a slight change in braking ability. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #876362, filed 2000-12“Abs light stayed on. After taking my vehicle to the radley Acura dealer service department was told that the ABS modulator and accumulator has failed. It was recommended by the service technician that this equipment be replaced for proper operation.”
NHTSA complaint #737659, filed 2000-12“Abs light comes on, and with that a noise is heard in the system, engine light also comes on, when applying brakes they go to the floor which eventually stops vehicle, ABS light stays on, contacted dealer, and dealer stated that ABS is leaking. Dealer has repaired and replaces other major parts of the vehicles, such as the alternator and starter, EGR valve was replaced due to the engine light coming on, brake light, transmission was serviced, the window regulator was replaced*et1.left front window does not go up,2.left front door regulator,3.high mount brake light,4.EGR valve 5.starter”
NHTSA complaint #898468, filed 2001-10Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Acura CL
20 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Acura CL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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