The 2000 Acura CL has 11 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and air bags. Owners most often flag automatic transmission failure, slipping between gears, delayed engagement, complete failure typically 150,000-200,000 miles (241,000-322,000 km), rebuild cost $1,500-$2,500, recurrent.
Safety record for the 2000 model year
11
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 Acura CL vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
power train
7
air bags
2
vehicle speed control
1
visibility
1
What owners say across generations
Generally positive sentiment for first-generation model, viewed as reliable, comfortable entry-level luxury coupe with decent performance from 2.3L 4-cylinder engine. Praised for smooth ride quality, practical interior space, and Honda build quality at afforda
Automatic transmission failure, slipping between gears, delayed engagement, complete failure typically 150,000-200,000 miles (241,000-322,000 km), rebuild cost $1,500-$2,500, recurrent
Timing belt service requirement, replacement due every 105,000 miles (169,000 km), failure results in catastrophic engine damage (interference engine), service cost $600-$900, recurrent
Window regulator failure, power windows fail to operate or fall into door panel, affects all four doors, replacement cost $200-$400 per window, typically 100,000-150,000 miles (161,000-241,000 km), recurrent
Underpowered 2.3L engine with automatic, very sluggish acceleration 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) approximately 9.5-10.5 seconds, struggles with highway merging, very frequent (2.3L models only)
Interior wear, leather seats crack and fade, door panel trim pieces break, dashboard develops cracks in sunlight exposure, recurrent
Owner insights cover all generations of the CL.
Typical used price
Used CL listings typically run $5,683–$8,344 across 1999 to 2003 model years.