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SeatsPart report

1997 Acura CL Seats Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%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 1 complaints about the seats of the 1997 Acura CL, 1% 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.

“Driver's seat back completely collapsed during a rear end collision. Dealer/ manufacturer were notified. Consumer states that rear intial impact was from a pick up truck traveling approximately 45 MPH, driver sustained neck and back injuries as well as bruised shins from impact with underside of dash.”

NHTSA complaint #8003572, filed 2002-02

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200212%
200110%
199711%

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
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Engine
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology