1997 Acura CL Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 186,243miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 1997 Acura CL, 2% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 186,243 miles.
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.
“The 1997 Acura CL harmonica balencer bolt snaped off had to get it replaced and three weeks later happend again in the middel off the street trafic almost casing an acedent”
NHTSA complaint #10966385, filed 2017-03, 186,243 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Acura CL
20 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsTires
3 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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