1997 Acura CL Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“Malfunction indicator light came on. Dealer informed me that the primary control module for the transmission had failed. I will have to pay for the tests to isolate problem an for labor to repair. Acura will replace the PCM as 'goodwill' but as maintanance was done per Acura recommendations this problem should have been caught.”

“During a cold start, the automatic transmission fails to shift gears properly untill the engine is warm. Everyday since I have had the car, this has happened. The car is not under warrenty so replacing the transmission would cost me a few thousand dollars, which I am not prepared to spend.”

“8/14/00 - transmission failure - Acura replaced transmission at Acura pasadena (good will gesture from Acura provided re-built transmission), and I payed for the labor - over $1,000.00. On 10/21/02 another transmission failure this time at 68 MPH, on the freeway in rush hour traffic, 210 fwy, east bound between lowell ave & la tuna canyon road. Car was towed to Acura pasadena, where on 10/22 I was informed by the service department that the transmission had failed and that the cost would be $4,600.00 out of my pocket. …”

“The contact owns a 1997 Acura 3.0cl. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stopped in the middle of the road when the check engine light came on. The dealer advised the contact that it would cost $3000 to repair the transmission. There are no related recalls or warranties available. The failure mileage was 88,000.”

“The contact owns a 1997 Acura CL. The contact stated that while driving 3 MPH and making a hard right turn, there was a loud pop sound heard as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's house. The contact stated that the driver's side lower ball joint was fractured and became detached. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000. Updated 6/10/14 also, the driver's side cv axle was replaced. Updated 07/08/1”