Worst 1999 Acura Rl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Acura Rl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 6 | — | — | 67,500 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 1999 Acura Rl
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,439,841 vehicles.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
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1999 Acura Rl — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Acura Rl reliable?
What are common problems with the 1999 Acura Rl?
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Does the 1999 Acura Rl have any recalls?
Should I buy a 1999 Acura Rl?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Acura Rl reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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