Most common 2000 Acura CL problems
Share of the 11 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Acura CL complaints by model year
Best CL years: 2000, 1999. Years to avoid: 2001, 1997. Compare all years →
What 2000 Acura CL owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
In October 2007, I began to have problems with my 2000 Acura 3.2tl. The car jerked when I put it in reverse and as it changed gears it started shaking. I had it checked during an oil change that month and was told it was OK. The problem continued an din November I took it in to mcdaniels Acura in columbia, sc. I was told there was a recall on the transmissions and that the recall expired due to vehicle mileage. I informed the general manager I did not receive recall information. After contacting the Acura corporation, I was informed since I was not the original owner, I did not receive the information. I am the registered owner and information was not sent to me. Now, I am facing $4000 in repairs on a vehicle I am still paying on.
Tl* - the contact received recall 04V176000 on a 2002 Acura 3.2cl for the transmission, the dealer repaired something, but the transmission was still slipping. The dealer told him last week that they would give him a new transmission, and the parts would be in on 01/02/2007, but he had to pay for the labor to put the old transmission in. If there was a recall why did he have to pay for the labor. They fixed it before they should continue to fix it still under the recall. Ak
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Acura CL a good car?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 CL rates better than average: 70% fewer complaints than a typical year of the CL at the same age. It is one of the best CL years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Acura CL?
The transmission & drivetrain — 7 complaints, 64% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the air bags (2) and windows, wipers & sunroof (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Acura CL have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Acura CL. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Acura CL?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2000 and 1999. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2001 and 1997. See the full Acura CL years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Acura CL problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 42,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.