2003 Acura CL Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 198,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Acura CL, 5% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 198,000 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.
“Car was parked outside during summer heatwave. Interior was hot. Vehicle started with hesitation, ran for a moment, and then stalled and failed to start in the middle of a busy intersection. Crank, no start, was the final symptom. Occupants were nearly hit by a medium duty truck who had trouble stopping. After the car was hauled to a shady location, the interior cooled and it again started. Since that sentinel event, the car stalled or failed to start 3-4 times-- each time after being parked in the sun. Traced problem to a failed solder joint in the pgm-fi main relay under the dash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10472445, filed 2012-08, 118,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Acura CL. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently shut off without warning. The contact had to add starter fluid to the vehicle in order to get it to drive. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 278,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11203227, filed 2019-04, 278,000 miles“Acura says they guarantee all parts of the safety belt for the use of a lifetime of the car. Car has 120000 miles on it. I have intermittent buckling issues and srs airbag switch is bad inside a sealed safety belt. Could easily be remedied if it wasn't a sealed unit. They say they won't fix it because it's a canadian car even though it's spent 100% of its owned life in the united states. They want an excessive amount of money, over $400 to fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11267092, filed 2019-10“There is a major issue with the relay under the steering wheel blocking the fuel from the pump going to the engine. This also affects the security system as well as the rack and pinion. The vehicle security turns itself on and off as it pleases, often leaving driver/passengers stranded and sometimes with the alarm not shutting off. This is after having keys re-programmed and most parts replaced for a hefty price tag. Due to this, the vehicle will only start at times. I've seen several similar complaints and taken it to many costly mechanics. …”
NHTSA complaint #11612868, filed 2024-09Related 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.
- 10032775May 9, 2008Acura: warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. A federal court provided final approval of the settlement of a class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain…
- 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.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Acura CL
36 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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