MYRModel Year Report

2004 Acura CL

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2004 Acura CL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:54:35.892Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint 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, 2004 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
2004: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
199782
199855
199949
200011
2001271
200244
200373
20041

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

1 of 1 total report mentions: structure.

Show complaint excerpts

MY DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING ON AROUND JUNE 14-16 2013. THE CAR STAYS IN THE GARAGE AND NOT OUT IN THE ELEMENTS. IT STARTED OUT WITH ONE CRACK AND LATER A SECOND CRACK APPEARED AND GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131120

AIR BAGS

1 of 1 total report mentions: air bags.

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MY DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING ON AROUND JUNE 14-16 2013. THE CAR STAYS IN THE GARAGE AND NOT OUT IN THE ELEMENTS. IT STARTED OUT WITH ONE CRACK AND LATER A SECOND CRACK APPEARED AND GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131120

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Acura CL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags 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 2004 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 2004 Acura CL?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 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.