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1997 Acura CL Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
7%of 82 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Acura CL, 7% of the 82 complaints for this model year.

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.

“97 Acura, purchased in may 2003, had 4 bulletins on the same item, front balancer oil shaft seal was bad and faulty. According to the dealer this was and still is a major problem. However, no one ever made this major problem a recall but a bulletin. Which means that Acura send out bulletins for the customer and they only had 2 years to get this repaired by Acura. On 21 december 03, my Acura began to leak serverly. So I took it to an automotive shop to have it repaired. Before the engine blew. Mechanic stated this was a major problem, so I had it repaired at my one expense, $450. …”

NHTSA complaint #10050962, filed 2003-12

“When traveling the vehicle will stall and hesitate. Consumer stated foot is on the accelerator pedal and the vehicle will stall. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace any parts. Please provide further details.”

NHTSA complaint #815983, filed 1997-09

“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 2001-10

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200311%
200249%
200141%
1999510%
199847%
199767%

Other parts of the 1997 Acura CL

Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Electrical system
15 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Seat 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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