1998 Acura CL Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 344,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1998 Acura CL, 2% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 344,000 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 car, while driving shut down and lost all power while being driven at 55 MPH, I checked the internet for anyone else having that issue and found the recall on my car for ignition switch, I called the dealer and they said that my car already had the recall performed but would look at it and confirm the problem. I drove the car over, while doing so it died on me again. The dealer confirmed that they thought it was the switch and since it was already been recalled I would have to pay the $500.00 to replace it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10479726, filed 2012-10, 344,000 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Acura CL
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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