2001 Acura CL Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,620miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Acura CL, 3% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,620 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 ignition switch can turn completely off while the car is not in park. When I went to shut car off while I was stationary, I forgot I had it in d5 which is drive. I shut the ignition all the way off and I was able to pull the key out. Got out of car an started to move.”
NHTSA complaint #11078437, filed 2018-03, 126,000 miles“My srs light is on, and always on, driving, in park, etc. However, my car has not been recalled. I read that if the srs light is on the system will not work, however the seat belt restraint in both front seats and side air bag indicator both work. Dealer should examine, determine problem and fix at no cost. My navi dvr system also works only intermittently. I have the most recent disc. Mostly it is a bunch of lines across the screen, black and white, sometime blue and white. I would say one in 20 starts the navi system works.”
NHTSA complaint #10783234, filed 2015-10, 118,000 miles“The key for my 2001 Acura CL can be removed regardless the position of the car's automatic transmission shift lever. In other words, the lock-out that should prevent this from happening in any position other than park is not functioning. This has occurred all the time over a period of several months and I understand this is a problem on other honda manufactured vehicles. As a result of this issue, my car rolled into my garage door after I had shut it off and gotten out of the vehicle, having mistakenly left in drive . Damage minor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10255561, filed 2009-01, 62,000 miles“I own a 2001 Acura CL 3.2. The locking mechanism in the ignition switch does not appear to be working. The switch can be turned to off and the key removed without having the transmission in park. This appears to be a problem since the car can continue to move (whether or not someone is inside the car). This was only noticed recently when my son began using this car. Since my wife and I normally put the transmission in park before turning off the car and removing the key, I am not sure how long the problem has existed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10214010, filed 2008-01, 89,240 miles“The ignition switch interlock is not working the way it is supposed to and I am able to turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key without the transmission in park.”
NHTSA complaint #11083407, filed 2018-04, 128,938 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10130044Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10127358Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10117869Aug 31, 2017Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.
- 10024561Feb 5, 2008Acura service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension: opds unit or opds sensor triggers srs dtc's 15-1, 15-2, 15-3. Csc was received.
- 10018038Jul 1, 2005Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. Acura. Servicenews.
- 10014093Aug 16, 2004Navigation error message-dvd disk read error.
- 10014049Jun 16, 2004If navigation system intermittently displays the message, database old see your dealer, apply the navigational system operating system software patch.
- 10012658Apr 23, 2004Srs indicator comes on with srs diagnostic trouble code.
- 10014075Nov 16, 2002Srs warning light on after body shop repair.
- 10014071Nov 16, 2002Odometer accuracy.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Acura CL
206 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Acura CL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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