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1997 Acura CL Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
5%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 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Acura CL, 5% 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.

“Sometimes the key will not turn or it seems as if the car is locked. The key will get stuck in the ignition and will not turn. Sometimes the key will turn but will not allow me to take it out very easily. Lastly the key sometimes will not enter the hole. Tried switching the sides over and sometimes it works after 2 or 3 tries.”

NHTSA complaint #10902989, filed 2016-09

“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

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200323%
200212%
200110%
199812%
199745%

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
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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