2001 Acura CL Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Acura CL, 1% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 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.
“My 2001 Acura CL 2.3 transmission had failed appox 2 mos ago. I have missed several days of work because of the problem and repair time and cost during the holiday seasons. My wife also missed several days of work to accommodate for driving me.”
NHTSA complaint #10180784, filed 2007-01, 135,975 miles“Several broken motor mounts in 2001 Acura 3.2cl. This likely will lead to defects in transmission and or engine which can cause an accident. This information on broken motor mounts on my vehicle and the likely affects came directly from my Acura dealer. It is likely these motor mounts were broken several thousand miles ago. In 2008 the car mileage was only 65,000 and when I purchased the car on dec. 7,2009 it has 92,000. I had the vehicle inspected at time of purchase and the broken motor mounts were found by the Acura dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10295073, filed 2009-12, 92,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Acura 3.2 CL. While driving 50 MPH, the engine and steering wheel vibrated, shook, and wobbled. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not under warranty and the repair would be his responsibility. The contact also stated that the vehicle would automatically accelerate when stopped at a traffic light. On january 9, 2008, the contact went to trade in the vehicle and was informed that it was a salvaged vehicle. He was referred to NHTSA by his credit union. The current mileage was 117,374 and failure mileage was 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10214431, filed 2008-01, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021343Mar 16, 2007Rough idle, stalls at stops, and dtc's p0172 or p0175 appear when inspected.
- 10016260May 16, 2005Cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Acura CL
206 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSuspension
5 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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