Complaints
29
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Acura Tl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
Electrical Faults
Fires:2
#23 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Crash-related:1
#32 complaints
Automatic Transmission
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Acura Tl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Bumpers
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1997 Acura Tl — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1997 Acura Tl reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1997 Acura Tl has 29 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1997 Acura Tl?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (3 complaints); Automatic Transmission (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1997 Acura Tl?
NHTSA complaints for the 1997 Acura Tl include 3 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1997 Acura Tl have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1997 Acura Tl as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1997 Acura Tl?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Acura Tl reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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