moonraker

03 cl-s 38k miles

replaced tranny at 35k miles
and now warped front rotors at 37k

CL'er 1st & 2nd Gen's

'01 CL bought April '01.
Tranny at 28k. While there, they fixed the warped rotors and the sunroof squeak.

Now at 52k with no further problems.

CL'er 1st & 2nd Gen's

'01 CL bought April '01.

Tranny at 28k. While there, they fixed the warped rotors and the sunroof squeak.

Now at 52k with no further problems.

AuCLSman

01cls , owned 6 yrs, 70k mi,
out of warrantee
- replaced 1 front caliper

fender4

01 cls, bought new oct 2000 110k mi,
2nd trans 89k
after rotors warp,, put on rottolla/axis
headers, comptech sways/springs since 3k mi,

2nd set of airbags from theft 04 $4k damage

3rd set airbags/seatbelts from theft 05 (had a key this time *E#$&%#%^%# both in my driveway at night,, saw these for sale on ebay the next day, #$#*$#* 4k damage

syn oil since 2k changed every 10k miles.,, 26mpg aver since new,, 100 mile / day @70 mph

RobOnLI

2001 CL-S purchased 07/00.

47K miles on it now. I'm the orig owner and will keep it for awhile longer probably.

No tranny issues.

The entire interior of the car rattles now. It absolutely pisses me off. The rear-deck lid used to be the only rattle. Now I have a major rattle coming from where the center dash meets the windshield. HMMMM.

-RM

horsepowercrzy18

i just bought my 03 cl type s in january. it has 57k miles. I had to replace both motor mounts but no tranny replace yet. hopefully it will last long enough for me to save up to buy another. does acura warranty the transmission?

All Mine

They warranty the automatics untill 100k. If you have a 6speed, then they don't. Those won't need replacing.

BigLizard

August 2003

now 119,xxx miles (I drive a lot. More highway miles than anything. A lot of road trips too.)

Stupid SRS light...OPDS went out after I bought the car
It's back again for the seatbelt sensor. (I'm lazy.)
Regular maintenance
Still on 1st tranny.

All Mine

I purchased it on 01-27-05 with 33,394 miles on it.

-On the due-bill of purchase, had them replace rotors, and replace seat cover.
-05/29/05 at exactly 39,999 miles, transmission #2 installed, all motor mounts replaced, transmission mounts replaced, and rotors replaced. All under warranty.
-11-15-05 rotors again, at exactly 51,000 miles replaced good will warranty. Had to fight with them, they blamed my aftermarket suspension for warping my rotors
Also had them replace my bose speakers. Which they blamed my Pioneer AVM-8000R. I proved them wrong by taking out my TV, and plugging in my factory unit within 5 minutes. Still had to fight them. They finally replaced speakers in goodwill.
-05-05-06 Rotors yet again at 70,000 miles. My wallet felt a lot lighter after that.

That's about it. I need new rotors again.
My sunroof rattles with extreme bass. I just pop up the sunroof a little, and it's fine.

DBLOCK1226

bought 5/06 with 114,000 miles now has 125,000. no problems yet.

DBLOCK1226

bought May, 2006 with 114,000 miles now has 125,000. havent had to replace anything yet. its in great shape.

CL-S 6MT

Ive got a 03 CL-S 6MT with 107k on the clock

-Replaced rotors/pads
-Timing belt/WP@105k
-All drive belts@105K
-Ball joint is squeaking when cold mostly (Needs replacement)

I also have the very annoying sunroof squeel, how do i fix that?

bmehling

hey were you the one who said you were gettging shitty gas miliage until you unclogged your egr? let me know cause y car is gettgin horrible miliage

Jabodacious

2001 CL-S, bought in spring 2003 w/40K miles.

Summer 2005
1. AC coolant hose blew out - Warranty covered it.
2. Replaced bad auto-dimming rear-view - Warranty covered it
3. SRS sensor died in passenger seat - Went round-n-round with dealership - Was NOT warrantied
4. Had 2nd gear oiler assembly installed under tranny recall at this time as well.

Now has 115K and I still drive her like I stole her...

SuperTrooper169

iTrader: (2)

2003 CL-S
Purchased: July 2006
Mileage: 62K miles

February 2007
1. Tranny failed with 77k miles and had it replaced under warranty.
2. Front bumper cover fixed after it was backed into by a bad driver.
3. Passenger side seat cover replaced due to body shop worker putting two holes in it by accident.

78.5k miles on the clock now and she's running great with the new tranny. Brakes are the next fix. Going to upgrade to slotted/drilled rotors and ceramic pads. Current rotors are warped and noisy.

Batosai

Bought my '01 CLS used back in '04. Presently have 103K miles with no tranny issues to date . Just finished timing belt change along with associated other changes for 105K service. Only other quirks are the damn friggin' rear panel for the front seats !! Also while doing the timing belt service, noticed that engine mount was starting to tear so will be replacing that soon...

YeuEmMaiMai

Bought it Saturday Sept 3rd 2006
2002 CL type S taffia white 40K at time of sale 50K now
replaced lower ball joints
replaced front tires

AustinTaper

03 cls-6sp - SSM - nav
purchased in 04/2003 (demo w/ 6K miles)
now up to 64K miles
only issue I've had is the SRS light is on.

regular maintenance (oil, tranny fluid, fuel inj. flushes, air filter) along with new tires at 48K miles.

next up will be the brakes and radiator flush

SG81

iTrader: (1)

2003 CL-S 6
135,000 KM's

Bought it in May/04
Crank Shaft Sensor was shot, but replaced under warranty

KahRupt-CL-S03

Purchased my 03 CLS in May 2003 with 400 miles, warped rotors at 7k, tranny at 37k along with the motor mounts, bearings @ 40k twice, motor mounts again at 55k, bad cat and O2 sensor replaced at 70k, traded her in at 77.5k with the infamous valve ticking the JA32's have

BlueCLS6

2003 CL-S 6MT
Bought new June 2002
currently 12,600 miles
Turbocharged for 2-1/2 years *FUN*
No problems at all
I love the car but don't use it enough so may sell it soon

mclarenf3387

What? When did this happen? What did you replace it with?

Iluvda49ers@aol.com

I have 150,000 miles on my 2001 Acura CL Type S:

1) Replaced the transmission @ 60k (warranty). I had to replace the rotors (due to me negligence).
2) Brake pads - a few sets.
3) I had to replace all the motor mounts (I think it's from me punching all the time) I had a warranty item that was replaced.
4) Timing Belt, Water pump at 131,000
5) Stock rims (my rims were too scratched up for my taste) I went and got TSX wheels - looks sweet.
6) Cupholder - got a new one - it works much better. My drinks kept falling using the stock one. It was porrlly designed.


I change the oil every time on schedule. Currently I also change the transmission fluid every other oil change (I want to make sure that I don't have any transmission problems). My goal is to get to 300k on this same transmission.

KahRupt-CL-S03

LOL Last week, you miised my thread, PM'in you the link.

AuCLSman

2001cls, owned 7 yrs, 78k.
repl (1) caliper (non-warrantee)
that it!

Benb18a

This is looking pretty good so far, for me, a probably]e 03 CL-S6 buyer. So far the only trend I see is the rotors warping, which is a very easy and semi-cheap fix.

Cocoa

iTrader: (2)

Bought it with 64k back in 2002.
Replaced/rebuilt tranny 3 times.
Blew the engine with 140k on tach
Just the usual wear and tear on the car.

Love it, and never had any major problems with it. (I was going to blow the engine on purpose with a 175 shot, but was not given the opportunity. I blew it 2 days before my new jets came in)

BADBOYCL

01 CL....right now...about 91K...gotta always do your check ups...it runs great


Comptech Springs
Comptech Ice Box
03 headlights
A-Spec rims 18' (tl)

ljmushock

03 CLS6 NAVI SMR
Bought pre owned certified in Oct 06 48K
Currently have 55K miles,

In those six months I have had a few minor break issues (dealership took care of resurfaced rotors and new pads)

The front left wheel bearing went bad and produced a clicking noise when releasing the clutch (dealership fixed under warranty)

I had the dealership replace the Purge Valve Solenoid (less ticking / got crap from service manager but they still replaced it under warranty.)

My dash is expanding / seperating slightly right where the defroster vents are.

Crappy tires were brand new from the dealership (drive her hard every once in a while, but suckers need to be replaced)

All dealership visits was provided with an 07 loaner... Twice a TSX, one time a 07 TL type S.. milked that sucker for 2 days.

Overall Im satisfied... whatever small issues I may have until 100K are covered, but I've been working on my own cars since I was 15. Not the least bit worried about any major problems.... auto transmission... hint hint... (6 SPEED)!!

Oh yeah, and mods:
Icebox. 20% tints.. woodgrain vents... lip spoiler and CT springs, sways, and Tokico shocks on the way.. by summer 19" RJ RAVENS bout it

ML03CLS

03 CL-S 6spd.

Owned for 1.5 years and 57k miles (purchased used, now at 105k). Other than regular oil changes at 5-7k intervals:

-Front rotors/pads replaced at 85k(?)
-105k service including timing belt, new battery and rear brakes done a month ago. All PM stuff basically.

Can't complain, it does what it is supposed to and doesn't give me problems. I had an Audi before this, so having a reliable car where everything works is something I am not used to! I plan on keeping this as a daily driver and getting a Carrera as a toy this summer.

evilstorm

01 cl-s bought in 2003 with 29,xxx and now has 75,xxx. Tranny went whn i got my 60k service done. Other than that...the car has been a dream. Do not know what i am gonna do when the warranty runs out..

kyle77777

2003 CL-S 6MT. Bought with 48k in Aug. 2006 and now has 60k.
-Complete valve job 2 weeks after buying it. Warranty covered it, $4,500 job

Dead-Fox

2001 CL-S with Navi
bought in Aug 2000
71,000 miles original owner

car brought into dealership for squeaky moonroof at 15,000 miles.
Original Tranny.
No Problems at all.

kilowatt

2001 CL-S SM Red / Parchment
Purchased in 2004 with 82k miles on it (was looking at a BMW 328is but couldn't resist this beauty sitting on the showroom floor in mint condition at an unbelievable price. I've always wanted one of these).
Currently has 149k miles, no tranny problems for me yet.
Here's the list (not counting routine maintenance items):

1)- Took it in for the tranny recall even though I had no problems.
2)- Sticky sport shifter (fixed it with WD-40)
3)- Seat belts weren't retracting and memo seats didn't work (both warranty)
4)- Worst brakes on any car I've ever owned, replaced rotors and pads twice. They were at the point a few months ago where I felt the car was actually dangerous to drive.
5)- SRS airbag light (warranty last week)
6)- Front wheel bearings at 140k
7)- Motor mounts at 140k
8)- Small but annoying console rattle
9)- Rear dash rattle, going to implement the "carpet wedge" fix this weekend
10)- Clear coat on both bumpers is peeling (I wax every 2 months with Zaino)
11)- Not really a "problem" but the fake wood trim is just atrocious
12)- The brakes are just plain terrible

Overall, I love my car. It looks great inside and out and it's been extremely reliable. The paint and brakes both suck (as we all know) but it's got cache, power to spare, it's gorgeous, and incredibly reliable (if I had the notorious transmission problems I'm sure I'd be singing a different tune). I was considering trading it in for something else a few weeks ago when I had the motor mount, wheel bearing, SRS problem, and brake problems (again) but I consider some of these to be normal maintenance for a car with 150k and the others I did myself. I've even been considering trying to find an 03 6spd.

Dirty Type-S

Anthacite Metallic CL-S
81K miles
2 dead trannies once at 40k and once at 75k

RYANGP

2001 CL-Pee
Bought July 5, 2006 w/ 47k miles
Now @ 53,850 miles

the only problems i've had were the SRS light and my road lamp bulbs exploding

jlspeed29

2001 CL-S SSM bought in sp 04' with approx 35k on it, 106k now
1. srs lights wont shut off i seriously think the lights just wont turn off!!! hahaha
2. tranny replaced @ ~50k
No real problems aside from routine maintenance so I wont add "oil change" because thats not a problem.
3. Rear view mirror took a dump @ 80k acura diddnt want to warranty it!



I love my car and drive it like a bat outta hell! literally!
haha

o1s

i guess a couple more things have happened since last april. i had both axles rebuilt and replaced the driver side window regulator. this car is very well designed and very easy to work on.

Joshimoto

01' CLS Sundance Gold, bought it in May of 05' with 50k on it tranny went 8 months later with 65K on it I have 84K on it now and no other issues other than the BOSE emblem falling off one of the rear speakers (Three JL 10w3 v2 prolly did not help) Other than that the worst has been resale.