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Body and structurePart report

2001 Acura CL Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 271 total for the year
Median mileage
94,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Acura CL, 1% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 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 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 miles

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200334%
200212%
200121%
199912%
199812%
199745%

Other parts of the 2001 Acura CL

Transmission and drivetrain
206 complaints
Air bags
32 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Fuel 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology