2003 Acura CL Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 144,225miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Acura CL, 4% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 144,225 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.
“I am unable to open drivers side door from inside or outside. Car still locks and unlocks like normal, so I don't believe that the actuator is at fault. The control arms for both handles are intact & seem to function as normal. I am assuming that either the latch mechanism is stuck, jammed, or otherwise dysfunctional. The vehicle was stationary when it happened, and the door itself isn't damaged/impacted. I live in atlanta, ga, so the latch isn't frozen. I am aware that this is an older model (2003), however in the past I have cleaned & lubricated the latch/lock mechanism. …”
NHTSA complaint #11271185, filed 2019-10, 214,450 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Acura CL. The contact stated that when the vehicle was being serviced, the technician discovered that the subframe was rusted. The technician stated that the subframe needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10683268, filed 2015-02, 74,000 miles“2003 Acura CL has a glare on the windshield which blocks the consumer's view of the street.***no answer required***. The consumer tried wear sunglasses but that did not eliminate the glare or rectify the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10133455, filed 2005-08Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Acura CL
36 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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