2002 Acura CL Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Acura CL, 9% of the 44 complaints for this model year.
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.
“2002 Acura CL 3.2 experiencing problems with automatic transmission, seat belts, timing belt, electrical system, and the engine.***no answer required***. The consumer has experience numerous problems with the automatic transmission, electrical system, seat belts, suspension and engine. The consumer did stated there was a recall on the transmission and belt tensioner.”
NHTSA complaint #10119198, filed 2005-03“Vehicle displayed hesitation at 15 MPH numerous times, when accelerating from a stop vehicle would not accelerate. On 25 june 2002, dealer replaced transmission, no problems so far.*akthe vehicle would not accelerate at times when stopped at a traffic light. The transmission would go out of gear. The new transmission has noise problems. The check engine light illuminated. Consumer requests that the dealer repurchase the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #8018086, filed 2002-09Related 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.
- 10014095Aug 16, 2004Engine coolant leak.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Acura CL
33 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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