Worst 1998 Acura Cl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Airbags
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Acura Cl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | — | 177,857 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | — | — | 69,297 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 6 | — | — | 97,145 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 73,500 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 1998 Acura Cl
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,439,841 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
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1998 Acura Cl — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 Acura Cl reliable?
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Does the 1998 Acura Cl have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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