{"id":511826,"date":"2023-03-31T16:51:52","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T20:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fs1inc.com\/blog\/1998-acura-cl-problems-reliability\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T22:31:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T02:31:18","slug":"1998-acura-cl-problems-reliability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fs1inc.com\/blog\/1998-acura-cl-problems-reliability\/","title":{"rendered":"1998 Acura Cl Problems & Reliability"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[239,258],"tags":[44,303,730],"class_list":["post-511826","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-acura","category-car","tag-44","tag-acura","tag-cl"],"acf":{"sku":"","year":"","make":"","model":"","post_title":"","featured_image":null,"introduction":"","what_is_pcm_programming":"","signs_your_year_make_model_needs_pcm_programming":"","product_title":"","product_view_link":"","how_pcm_programming_works_for_year_make_model":"","engine_size":"","engine_size_1_url":"","engine_size_2":"","engine_size_2_url":"","description":"When it comes to classic cars from the late '90s, the 1998 Acura CL often stands out as a memorable choice for many automotive enthusiasts. Known for its sleek design and sporty performance, the Acura CL was a popular option for those seeking a blend of luxury and reliability without breaking the bank. However, like any vehicle of its era, the 1998 Acura CL had its share of problems and reliability issues that owners and potential buyers should be aware of. In this blog post, we'll delve into the common problems faced by this model, offering insights into what you might expect if you're considering purchasing one today or if you're simply curious about its historical performance.\n\nAs a 30-year-old, you might remember the 1998 Acura CL as a car that your older siblings or even your parents admired or owned. It was a time when Japanese automakers were making significant strides in the luxury segment, and Acura was at the forefront of this movement. Despite its appeal, the 1998 Acura CL was not without its flaws. From transmission issues to electrical gremlins, these problems could sometimes overshadow the car's otherwise impressive attributes. In this post, we'll explore these issues in detail, providing a comprehensive overview of the car's reliability and what you can do to address or mitigate these concerns if you're a current owner or considering adding this classic to your collection.","body_reported_problems":"

N\/A<\/p>","body_analysis":"

No major Body Components problems have been reported for the 1998 Acura Cl.<\/p>","brake_system_reported_problems":"

N\/A<\/p>","brake_system_analysis":"

No major Brake System problems have been reported for the 1998 Acura Cl.<\/p>","heating_&_cooling_reported_problems":"

N\/A<\/p>","heating_&_cooling_analysis":"

No major Heating & Cooling problems have been reported for the 1998 Acura Cl.<\/p>","drivetrain_reported_problems":"

N\/A<\/p>","drivetrain_reported_analysis":"

No major Drivetrain problems have been reported for the 1998 Acura Cl.<\/p>","interior_electronics_reported_problems":"

N\/A<\/p>","interior_electronics_analysis":"

No major Interior Electronics problems have been reported for the 1998 Acura Cl.<\/p>","cooling_system_reported_problems":"

N\/A<\/p>","cooling_system_analysis":"

No major Cooling System problems have been reported for the 1998 Acura Cl.<\/p>","ignition_&_wiring_reported_problems":"

N\/A<\/p>","ignition_&_wiring_analysis":"

No major Ignition & Wiring problems have been reported for the 1998 Acura Cl.<\/p>","engine_repairs_reported_problems":"

N\/A<\/p>","engine_repairs_analysis":"

No major Engine Repairs problems have been reported for the 1998 Acura Cl.<\/p>","exhaust_system_reported_problems":"

N\/A<\/p>","exhaust_system_analysis":"

No major Exhaust System problems have been reported for the 1998 Acura Cl.<\/p>","fuel_&_emissions_reported_problems":"

N\/A<\/p>","fuel_&_emissions_analysis":"

No major Fuel & Emissions problems have been reported for the 1998 Acura Cl.<\/p>","onboard_electronics_reported_problems":"

N\/A<\/p>","onboard_electronics_analysis":"

No major Onboard & Powertrain Control Electronics problems have been reported for the 1998 Acura Cl.<\/p>","strange_sounds_&_leaks_reported_problems":"

N\/A<\/p>","strange_sounds_&_leaks_analysis":"

No major Strange Sounds & Leaks problems have been reported for the 1998 Acura Cl.<\/p>","exterior_finish_reported_problems":"

N\/A<\/p>","exterior_finish_analysis":"

No major Exterior Finish problems have been reported for the 1998 Acura Cl.<\/p>","suspension_&_steering_reported_problems":"

N\/A<\/p>","suspension_&_steering_analysis":"

No major Suspension & Steering problems have been reported for the 1998 Acura Cl.<\/p>","transmission_repairs_reported_problems":"

N\/A<\/p>","transmission_repairs_analysis":"

No major Transmission Repairs problems have been reported for the 1998 Acura Cl.<\/p>","conclusion":"","image":""},"yoast_head":"\n1998 Acura Cl Problems & Reliability<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"1998 Acura Cl reliability overview and engine computer (PCM\/ECM) warning signs to watch for.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fs1inc.com\/blog\/1998-acura-cl-problems-reliability\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"1998 Acura Cl Problems & Reliability\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"1998 Acura Cl reliability overview and engine computer (PCM\/ECM) warning signs to watch for.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.fs1inc.com\/blog\/1998-acura-cl-problems-reliability\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Flagship One Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/flagshipone\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/flagshipone\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-03-31T20:51:52+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-08-25T02:31:18+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"FlagshipOne\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@theflagshipone\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@theflagshipone\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"FlagshipOne\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.fs1inc.com\\\/blog\\\/1998-acura-cl-problems-reliability\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.fs1inc.com\\\/blog\\\/1998-acura-cl-problems-reliability\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"FlagshipOne\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.fs1inc.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/a3cf463514bd03eb7656953ef8f75700\"},\"headline\":\"1998 Acura Cl Problems & Reliability\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-03-31T20:51:52+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-25T02:31:18+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.fs1inc.com\\\/blog\\\/1998-acura-cl-problems-reliability\\\/\"},\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.fs1inc.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"keywords\":[\"1998\",\"Acura\",\"Cl\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Acura\",\"Car\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.fs1inc.com\\\/blog\\\/1998-acura-cl-problems-reliability\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.fs1inc.com\\\/blog\\\/1998-acura-cl-problems-reliability\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.fs1inc.com\\\/blog\\\/1998-acura-cl-problems-reliability\\\/\",\"name\":\"1998 Acura Cl Problems & Reliability\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.fs1inc.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2023-03-31T20:51:52+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-25T02:31:18+00:00\",\"description\":\"1998 Acura Cl reliability overview and engine computer (PCM\\\/ECM) warning signs to watch for.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.fs1inc.com\\\/blog\\\/1998-acura-cl-problems-reliability\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.fs1inc.com\\\/blog\\\/1998-acura-cl-problems-reliability\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.fs1inc.com\\\/blog\\\/1998-acura-cl-problems-reliability\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.fs1inc.com\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"1998 Acura Cl Problems & Reliability\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.fs1inc.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.fs1inc.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Flagship One Blog\",\"description\":\"Flagship One Inc. 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