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Acura Cl warranty claim denied?

177 manufacturer communications on file 8 warranty extensions / campaigns 1997–2004 model years covered

If your Acura CL's warranty claim was just denied, you're not alone, and the dealer's answer isn't necessarily the final word. Manufacturers file service communications with federal regulators (NHTSA) documenting known issues, and for the CL, 177 such communications have been filed, including 8 formal warranty extensions or service campaigns covering problems like automatic transmission defects (3.2 CL), airbag inflator concerns, and EGR system clogging. These filings show that American Honda has, in specific circumstances, acknowledged responsibility for defects beyond the original warranty period. A denial at the service counter doesn't always reflect the full picture of what's been documented for your model. Many denials are reversible once the right documentation, repair history, and manufacturer communications are organized and presented clearly. ClaimRight offers a free assessment to review your specific claim against the documented history for your vehicle, helping you understand whether your denial may be worth challenging and what your realistic options are. There's no obligation, and our approach is success-only — meaning you don't pay unless your situation results in a resolution. Understanding what's already been documented is often the first step toward a different outcome.

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What Acura has documented for the Cl

Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.

2020-03-10 · B20-008 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2018-05-24 · B18-017 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2015-04-15 · DLR MSG - Acura Warranty extension
Dealer message - Today, April 2, 2015, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for some 2009-2011 TSX vehicles for continued high oil consumption after having service bul...
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2008-05-09 · SB-06-050 Warranty extension
ACURA: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. A FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN MOD...
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2008-02-05 · 02-027 Warranty extension
WARRANTY EXTENSION: 3.2 TL AND 3.2 CL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *NJ
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2008-02-05 · 06-008 Warranty extension
ACURA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: OPDS UNIT OR OPDS SENSOR TRIGGERS SRS DTC'S 15-1, 15-2, 15-3. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *N...
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2003-08-18 · 02027 Warranty extension
WARRANTY EXTENSION - 3.2TL AND 3.2CL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT
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2001-10-01 · 011001 Warranty extension
INFORMATION ON WARRANTY EXTENSION ON EGR SYSTEM CLOGGING.*JB
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2024-02-23 · -
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2021-05-28 · B21-022
Service Bulletin - Case v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. BC 424169 (Third Clutch Transmission Settlement - $25 Credit Vouchers).
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2021-03-12 · RFI20210312_BB64
This SKU is a bushing kit. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the retail package label for accuracy. If the label is incorrect, the custom...
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2018-08-09 · B18034
Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected em...
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2018-08-09 · BBOM08092018901
Dealer message - Today, Acura is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Acura vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service part) underh...
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2018-07-05 · B90-009
Service bulletin - Automatic Transmission In-Warranty Exchange Program
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2018-01-10 · B18010I
Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
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2017-09-26 · BTS170801
Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
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2016-11-23 · B05-018
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
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2016-09-07 · TAKATA_HAWAII FL
FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
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2016-09-07 · TAKATA_HAWAII PO
POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT...
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2016-08-29 · TAKATA_FLORIDA D
LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLI...
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2016-08-23 · TAKATA_TEXT MESS
US VIRGIN ISLANDS NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
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2016-08-21 · TAKATA_HAWAII NE
ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
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2016-03-18 · B98015
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
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2015-12-22 · B15-033
"SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON DECISIONS MADE BY NHTSA. DO AN IN VIN STATUS INQUIRY AND,...
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2015-12-08 · B99-040
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[...
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Common questions

Why was my Acura CL warranty claim denied if there are known issues with this model?
Dealers process claims based on the specific repair, mileage, and paperwork presented at that visit. Even when a manufacturer has filed bulletins or warranty extensions for related issues, a denial can happen if the claim wasn't matched to the applicable documentation. Reviewing your repair order against filed service communications can clarify whether the denial reflects the full documented history for your vehicle.
What are NHTSA-filed service bulletins and warranty extensions, and why do they matter?
These are official communications manufacturers file with federal regulators describing known problems, recommended repairs, or extended coverage for specific defects. For the Acura CL, 8 of 177 filed communications are warranty extensions or service campaigns, covering areas like transmission issues and EGR system clogging. They matter because they document that a manufacturer has, in defined cases, extended responsibility beyond standard warranty terms.
Can a denied Acura CL warranty claim still be resolved after the dealer says no?
A dealer denial is not automatically the end of the process. Outcomes depend on factors like documented defect history, repair records, and whether the issue matches conditions covered by any filed warranty extension. A free assessment can help identify whether your specific denial aligns with documented manufacturer communications and what realistic next steps might look like.
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