Acura 3.0cl 1998
Model 3.0cl made in 1998 by Acura got 10 consumer complains as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1998
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 03034 | 01/28/2004 | 03034 | 10008533 | Safety recall: ignition switch key interlock. *tt this bulletin supersedes 03/034, dated 01/15/2004. *tt | 08/04/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 01041 | 02/20/2004 | 01041 | 626267 | V6 engine oil leaks. *jb this bulletin supersedes 01-041, dated 10/29/2001. *tt | 12/13/2001 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 99045 | 12/17/2001 | 99045 | 627128 | Information regarding egr port clogging. *yh | 02/05/2002 |
| 011001 | 10/01/2001 | 626428 | Information on warranty extension on egr system clogging.*jb | 12/14/2001 | |
| 99045 | 10/26/2001 | 99045 | 626225 | Subject regarding warranty extension on exhaust gas recirculation port clogging. *jb | 12/13/2001 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 01162005 | 01/01/2005 | 10014766 | P1706 a/t switch short or open. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil application guide, new software, new transmission fluid, notchy steeri | 05/24/2011 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01022 | 07/02/2001 | 623225 | Concerns with the malfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble code. *jb | 10/26/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 99001 | 04/29/2002 | 99001 | 633346 | Service bulletin information regarding power windows that do not work. *tt | 09/23/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 11/18/2006 | 114535 | 4 | 11/15/2006 |
| The ignition switch on my 98 acura 3.0cl is degrading and my power steering is going out, and the car accessories still run just not the car, and the theft light is coming on, i've just found out about the recall after i purchased the vehicle on the 14-15th of november 2006. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 06/06/2003 | 1 | ||
| There is a recall on the emission control/egr valve which is not working properly. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 100 | 04/22/2002 | |
| Transmission shift failure. *nm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 08/01/2002 | |||
| Vehicle rolled backwards on an incline while in park. consumer was dragged while trying to engage emergency brake. dealer and manufacturer have not been notified at this time. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 109000 | 1 | 03/06/2002 |
| There was not any event leading up to the failure. i own an acura 1998 cl. coming home from vacation yesterday on route 79 in west virginia, going 70 miles/hour, my right front axle bearing just broke in half, and my wheel fell off causing me to lose control of my vehicle. luckily, i was able to get the vehicle off of the highway. i just had my car inspected in february. there was no wear of the tire to indicate a problem. no vibrations, no shaking, absolutely no indication there was a problem with that very important part of my vehicle. i want to know if this is happening with other acuras, because i am afraid to drive it again after it is fixed because i'm afraid it will happen again. the consequences could have been alot worse. the incident occurred 6/1/2004, so my vehicle has not been repaired yet.*ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 08/04/2003 | 45000 | 1 | 09/01/2000 |
| 1998 acura cl 3.0. the steering is loose. imperfections of the road pull the steering wheel. sometimes dangerously so. sometimes depending on the defect in the road and the driving event (evasive maneuver, heavy breaking) the car is almost impossible to keep in ones' lane. i have searched online forums, and this problems effects other acura owners, unlike other issues, this one seems to be a mystery. please help. sincerely robert gentile . *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 03/22/2002 | 04/21/2002 | ||
| A couple months ago my car started to have wobbling. took it to have an alignment that did not work so then i bought all new tires and still have the same problem so i took it to acura and they claim it is the tires so i changed the tires with wider tires still the problem is there . my car is a luxury car it should ride smooth and it is not. *nlm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| I submitted a complaint earlier #99v069000. i wanted to clarify the part that failed. it was the ball joint that broke in half, and it is connected to the lower control arm. also digital pictures were taken. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 11/21/2009 | 83000 | 1 | |
| Runaway car: i backed out of a business parking space and barely tapped on the accelerator to move forward. i know i hardly touched the accelerator because i was goinig to make an immediate turn onto a side streeet with a stop sign. as soon as i tapped the gas pedal, the car went forward with full power. my foot went to the brake instantly but the brakes did nothing. my niece and i flew across the side street, through a foot high concrete barrier (breaking it), a hedge then in another business's parking lot where the car came to an instant stop. the airbags deployed and it was over. we were never so scared in our lives. we stopped just sort of going into a street full of traffic. the insurance company wouldn't believe what happened because acura's are not listed with any recalls. my floor mats were not in because i just had the car detailed so they were damp. there was no mix up re the brake and acceerator petals because i moved my foot to another petal. i don't know if the accerator was down all the way, there was no time to see as i was busy trying to stop the car. it is my belief this is an electronic problem. *tr | |||
| 03/05/2004 | 64000 | 1 | 11/23/2002 |
| While driving on an open stretch of highway, my 1998 acura 3.0cl began accelerating without me pushing down on the accelerator pedal. the car reached a speed of 95 mph, and i could not stop it with the brakes, they were completely useless. i had to slam the transmission into park to make the car slow down. when the car began to slow down to 60 mph i used the emergency brake to bring it to a stop. the engine was wound up at this point due to the accelerator still being stuck. i shut the engine off. i am returning this car to acura and may begin legal proceedings at this point. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | NAPLES | GERMAIN ACURA | ||
| GA | CUMMING | 30040 | ANDEAN CHEVROLET | |
| IL | CHICAGO | 60641 | USA AUTO SALES | 773-282-4555 |
| MD | LAREL | TISCHER ACURA | 3014983322 | |
| VA | ROANOKE/SALEM | DUNCAN ACURA |