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Re: NO MORE ACURAs For ME !! TRANSMISSIONS $$*@& [alemika]
Written by: madchen20 on May 13, 2012 10:19:29 PM
It is my understanding that this transmission problem exist from 1999 up to the 2005 models. Acura knew about this problem and refused to own up to it. After they fixed over 16,000 cars they stopped helping. Most people with these year model cars are on their 3rd transmission. It is also my understanding that the 2.0 and the standard transmission if you can find one... ARE BULLET PROOF!. Everytime I ... Read More
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Re: Acura transmission problem [roadtripgirl]
Written by: averyd1 on Dec 3, 2011 10:48:32 AM
Yup. 1999 Acura 3.0 CL, purchased new from the dealer, garaged since purchase. full maintainence. Currently has 73,000 miles on it and I've been having transmission problems (a kick from 1st to 2nd) since about 55,000 miles. But it must be my imagination. ; )
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Re: Transmission gone at 47000 miles [smd4]
Written by: roadtripgirl on Nov 13, 2011 4:39:28 PM
Haven't you read this thread on Acura CL transmissions? You're upset that a transmission went at only 47K miles - and you should be. However, I bought my 1999 CL 3.0 new and had the transmission replaced 4, yes 4, times by the time it reached 67K miles. You got off easy! I hope you bought the dealer's extended warranty, or else you're in for a repair to the tune of ... Read More
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Never buy an Acura CL (it's a bad car)
Written by: singhanup on Oct 26, 2009 9:01:10 PM
Hi, I have a 1999 Acura CL 3.0 and its transmission just died. I just drove this for 130K miles and provided this is a Japanese car I am shocked to see this issue. I will never buy an Acura again.
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Re: 2001 Acura CL 3.2 transmission fixes - temporary or the real deal? [excl2005]
Written by: singhanup on Oct 26, 2009 9:00:17 PM
Hi, I have a 1999 Acura CL 3.0 and its transmission just died. I just drove this for 130K miles and provided this is a Japanese car I am shocked to see this issue. I will never by an Acura again.
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My tansmission (speedometer) is acting up. Do I have to go to a dealer??
Written by: shaynej on Mar 21, 2011 11:55:26 AM
I have a Acura CL, I think it is a 1998 or 1999. Last week, the speedometer cable started bouncing and sticking on Zero. At the same time, the transmission (I assume) started acting up. It sounded like it was having a hard time changing gears, etc. After driving a while, the problem went away, but ocassionally it would come back and even sometimes when the car was driving fine, the ... Read More
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Report Acura 2.3 CL Trans problem to Acura
Written by: scraw33 on Feb 21, 2011 12:04:37 PM
There are several models in 1997 to 2001 and possibly others that are having unusual transmission problems with low mileage and regular upkeep. My Acura is a 1999 CL 2.3 136k, I'm the original owner and have had regular maintenance done. The car was babied for it's entire life, looks new inside and out, yet has a transmission that surges at start and stop. While researching the issue it appears Honda ... Read More
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1999 Acura CL automatic transmission problem
Written by: devmarc210 on Jan 18, 2011 8:36:55 PM
I was having hard shifting between gears, and there was a strange sound while idling. The Acura dealer said it was probably the transmission. I spent $3,600 at Aamco in April 2010 for a new transmission,and when I got the car back, the hard shifting was still exactly the same. Aamco checked out the car and said it was fine. For 6 months, it got worse and worse, with additional problems ... Read More
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Re: Acura CL 3.0 - TRANSMISSION DISASTER! [stevebri]
Written by: mr1999cl30 on Dec 18, 2010 9:32:23 AM
OK, for all those who have the 1998-1999 3.0 Acura CL..(and basically anyone with a high performance FWD automatic..). Here are a few tips to preserve what you drive and/or put off a repair until a later date. 1) Only use the Acura trans fluid. Do not use Dextron not even as a temp replacement. 2) If you have not changed the trans fluid then do so. Afterwards you should do ... Read More
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Jerking between gears
Written by: devmarc210 on Apr 11, 2010 7:10:36 PM
I've been having this problem on my 1999 Acura CL for 6 months (only 79,000 miles on it). First, I had the transmission oil changed, which helped a little. Now, it's gotten bad again, so instead of going back to Acura, I'm going to Aamco tomorrow. I hope they're honest about what they find.
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Re: Acura 99 CL trannsmission problems [medium1]
Written by: roadtripgirl on Apr 15, 2007 5:03:24 PM
Yes, it's a 1999 - bought it new. Is yours a 1999 CL? I purchased the extended warranty just prior to the mfr warranty expired (bought the top coverage, platinum). When that expired in January, since I'm on my 4th trannie now, I purchased another extended warranty (gold - second best; couldn't buy platinum due to the miles - only 71K). Do you know if there is a recall? Check this ... Read More
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Re: Hard change from 1st to 2nd gear [averyd1]
Written by: madchen20 on Feb 28, 2010 11:48:32 AM
Im on my second transmission in a 1999 Acura Cl. The first one failed at 27,000 miles, then it needed another part a couple of hundred miles later. it started to need another transmission about 25,000 miles later. Acura knows this is a defective transmission and from what I have learned they replaced something like 16,000 of them. What got me is that they put a REBUILT transmission in my car ... Read More
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Hard change from 1st to 2nd gear
Written by: averyd1 on Feb 28, 2010 9:05:04 AM
I have a 1999 Acura 3.0 CL with 64,000 miles.About 6 months ago, the car began having a hard shift from 1st to 2nd gear. Once out of 1st, the gear changes are smooth and seamless. I replaced both the engine oil and transmission fluid, and it improved considerably initially. But the problem resurfaced. Currently, the car kicks (50%+ of the time) when changing from 1st to 2nd. And if you ... Read More
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Re: Acura CL 3.0 - TRANSMISSION DISASTER! [bignucc8]
Written by: roadtripgirl on Feb 10, 2007 6:21:57 AM
The 1999 CL models have a transmission that was designed only for that make/model. Other CLs and TLs won't have the problems that the 1999 CLs have. The problem is definitely a poorly engineered transmission. Dump the car! Fast!
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Re: Acura CL 3.0 - TRANSMISSION DISASTER! [roadtripgirl]
Written by: bignucc8 on Jan 25, 2007 9:29:36 AM
Yeah about that transmission....I have A 1999 CL 3.0 which I purchased a few months ago. It has 65k miles on it, the car had been perfectly maintained and driven carefully.... and the transmission is horrible! It knocks down into gears and revs out when switching up gears. I'm not sure whether to keep it or sell it, I just don't know who the heck is going to buy a car ... Read More
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Acura CL 3.0 - TRANSMISSION DISASTER!
Written by: roadtripgirl on Jan 16, 2007 11:10:41 AM
I bought my 1999 car new, had ONLY the dealership work on it - including all oil changes - never missed a scheduled maintenance appointment. At 67,000 miles, I'm on my FOURTH transmission! Although the transmission clearly was poorly engineered, the dealership and corporate Acura will not help me at all. My extended warranty is about to expire and I've contacted the state attorney general. We're headed to court.
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Re: Acura 99 CL trannsmission problems [stevebri]
Written by: roadtripgirl on Jan 7, 2007 5:25:06 PM
I purchased a new 1999 Acura 3.0 CL and at 67K miles, I'm on my FOURTH transmission. No kidding!!! I've never missed a service appt and have all of the records. Only the Acura dealership has worked on my car. Now that the extended warranty is going to expire, both the dealership and corporate Acura are doing nothing to help me. Dump the car ASAP and don't buy another one! Good ... Read More
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Re: Tranny Issues [ibmindless]
Written by: roadtripgirl on Jan 7, 2007 5:20:09 PM
Mark, Consider yourself very fortunate!! I bought a new 1999 CL 3.0 and at 67K miles, I'm on my FOURTH transmission! I've never missed a maintenance appt and only the Acura dealership has worked on my car. The dealership and Corporate Acura tell me "too bad". Will never buy or recommend another Acura after the way they treated me. Buyer beware!
