Worst 2002 Acura Cl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Automatic Transmission
Airbags
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Acura Cl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 28 | — | — | 48,263 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 1 | — | 180,293 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Disc | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2002 Acura Cl
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~875,966 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
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2002 Acura Cl — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Acura Cl reliable?
What are common problems with the 2002 Acura Cl?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Acura Cl?
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Does the 2002 Acura Cl have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2002 Acura Cl?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Acura Cl reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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