Acura Acura 1998
Model Acura made in 1998 by Acura got 8 consumer complains as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding communications and electrical system.
Model 1998
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 98034 | 11/23/1998 | 602977 | Security horn sounds weak. *yc | 01/22/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 011000 | 10/01/2000 | 618771 | Subject regarding spark plug error in 2.3cl s/m schedule. *tt | 04/24/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 801 | 08/16/2001 | 626468 | Subject regarding the cl security system last tripped sensor memory. *yd | 12/14/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 010200 | 02/01/2000 | 618758 | Brief information regarding the oil pump o-ring for 1998 and 1999 2.3cl models. *tt | 04/24/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 090199 | 09/01/1999 | 608036 | Vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1456 caused by a loose or missing and / or incorrect fuel fill cap. *tt | 10/28/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 97111887015 | 11/18/1997 | 54036 | Information regarding all acura radios, cd players, tape players, and cd changers, both in warranty and out of warranty. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 080101 | 08/01/2001 | 623620 | Customer may conplain that the vehicle rolls backwards on hill after releasing brakes. nlm | 10/29/2001 | |
| 90009 | 09/08/1998 | 603359 | Service bulleting regarding automatic transmission in-warranty exchange program. *yc | 02/18/1999 | |
| 90009 | 12/16/1997 | 90-009 | 600564 | Subject on automatic transmission in-warranty exchange program. *tt | 05/26/1998 |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 801 | 08/16/2001 | 626457 | Subject regarding rolls backward on hills after releasing brakes. *yd | 12/14/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| 97111897025 | 11/18/1997 | 54039 | Experiencing a squeal when you lightly depress the brake pedal. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 98027 | 10/05/1998 | 604581 | Experiencing a knocking noise from the front suspension. *tt | 05/06/1999 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 230498 | 04/28/1998 | 604253 | Information on cl keyless remote customer feedback survey.*tt | 04/21/1999 | |
| 98033 | 11/09/1998 | 602975 | Homelink transmitter range is too short. *yc | 01/22/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 98021398-123 | 02/13/1998 | 600250 | Subject on windshield washer nozzle breakage. *yc | 05/01/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 09/14/1998 | 1 | 03/12/1998 | |
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in vehicle collision, violent deployment of air bags damaged window. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 1 | 07/09/1998 | |
| Morals computerized system failed causing check light to illuminate, radio does not work properly. *mjs | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 1 | 07/09/1998 | |
| Morals computerized system failed causing check light to illuminate, radio does not work properly. *mjs | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/01/2000 | |||
| To my knowledge, the automatic transmissions linked to the 3.0 v6 of the acura cl and honda accord have been giving numerous honda customers problems. the trans. has been shifting abruptly and into inappropriate gears for some time. this is potentially hazardous due to the fact that i nearly totaled my acura while trying to pass a slow moving vehicle and the transmission malfunctioned during this attempt at passing. i nearly collided with on coming traffic. my car is currently in the shop for this problem and has caused me to have to rebuild the transmission because i cannot afford the cost of a new replacement from the factory. this has caused me a lot of wasted time and money. on a luxury brand automobile, one would not expect to have to replace or rebuilf the transmission just approx. 3 years after it was sold as brand new. i was told that this is a familiar problem with this particular type of transmission and expect the honda manufacturer to recognize this problem and replace or fix the problem that many owners are having. i would appretiate being updated on *any* progress that is made with correcting this problem. i can be reached at my e-mail address-( clint.raymond@usunwired.com )-- thank you for your attention to this matter.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 2 | 06/01/1998 | |
| The vehicle transmission has a hesitation and clunk when it shifts from 1st into 2nd , the manufacturer replaced the transmission during april 1999. the replacement transmission has begun to exhibit the same hesitation and jolt when it shifts from 1st to 2nd. the dealer states that the manufacturer is aware of the problem and is working on a fix. dealer states that the problem is not safety related, but will get increasingly worse. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| I was stopped to turn left and was hit from behind. the other vehicle was traveling at a speed estimated at 45-50mph. when my vehicle was struck from behind, the driver's seat back collapsed completely. the seat back folded backwards until hitting the bottom of the rear seat. my vehicle was then projected across oncoming traffic, while my seat was reclined. fortunately, i did not strike the oncoming vehicles and there was no passenger or car seat in the rear seat.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/15/2001 | 3 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Vehicle accelerates when brakes applied in sharp turn; occurs at 35 mph and 10 mph. three occurrences to date with two different drivers.*ak | |||
| 09/14/1998 | 1 | 03/12/1998 | |
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in vehicle collision, violent deployment of air bags damaged window. | |||