2001 Acura CL Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Acura CL, 1% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“My steering wheel randomly locks while driving. As I was driving down santa teresa my steering wheel locked n caused me to hit a curb and pop my tire.”
NHTSA complaint #11156117, filed 2018-12“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
- 10014065Nov 16, 2002Power steering belt tension adjustment.
Steering: 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 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Acura CL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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