MYRModel Year Report

2000 Acura CL

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2000 Acura CL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:55:33.699Z

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Acura CL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1997: 82 complaints 1997 1998: 55 complaints 1998 1999: 49 complaints 1999 2000: 11 complaints 2000 2001: 271 complaints 2001 2002: 44 complaints 2002 2003: 73 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaints 2004
2000: 11 complaints
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YearComplaints
199782
199855
199949
200011
2001271
200244
200373
20041

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

7 of 11 total reports mention: power train.

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TRANSMISSION SLIPPED FROM 5TH TO 3RD GEAR, ALSO CONTINUOS SLIPPING FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR. IMMEDIATLY TOOK TO ACURA DEALER AND THEY HAVE ONLY REPLACED AND FLUSHED TRANSMISSION, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020916

MY TRANSMISSION FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR. IT COULD HAVE LED TO A CATASTROPHE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020822

TRANSMISSION HAS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE . DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020701

VISIBILITY

1 of 11 total reports mentions: visibility.

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THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS WERE POSITIONED TOO HIGH, CONSUMER STATED THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.*YH

NHTSA ODI report, 20021001

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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I WAS DRIVING ON I75, THE ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK AND CAR STARTED RACING. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND STOPPED THE CAR WITH A LOT OF EFFORT ON THE BRAKES, BY WHICH TIME THE ENGINE RPM IS 4000.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140306

AIR BAGS

1 of 11 total reports mentions: air bags.

AIR BAGS

1 of 11 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20030723

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Acura CL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2002 ▲ 1999 ● 1998

WORST YEARS

■ 2001 ◆ 1997 ◆ 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Acura CL reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Acura CL?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Acura CL have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.