Right now I love my 98 acura cl it is very reliable, good looking, great stereo, peppy, and very comfy. One problem it has transmission issues with the automatic. On the internet I found out they engineered the transmission poorly. The transmission issue lasted to the last generation made. I think those cars are awesome besides the issue. I want to sell mine cause its slipping and its hopeless because if you get s new one it will do the same thing after 40,000 miles. I want to get a 2001 acura cl with a manual transmission. Are these reliable?
1998 Acura Cl Transmission
This Site Might Help You. RE: Acura cl transmission problems? Right now I love my 98 acura cl it is very reliable, good looking, great stereo, peppy, and very comfy. One problem it has transmission issues with the automatic. On the internet I found out they engineered the transmission poorly. The transmission issue lasted to the last generation made. I think.
My 2003 CLS has a 6 speed manual transmission. At the dealer last week for service, 2 workersasked if it was for saleNo. The transission is the same as in the MDX manual so it's heavy duty for a coupe. I did have serious problems with it. While traveling in 2nd gear in back up traffic something smashed out of it. It was hauled to the dealer and replaced as it was covered by warranty. A new clutch was installed at that time. Another clutch was required about 30,000 later. Now it has 95,000 with no apparent transmission problems. The GPS has am issue but it is temporary as it normally functions properly. My advice is to get the last model made.with the 3.2 V6 engine. An Acura that is well maintained will last a long time.
