Worst 1999 Acura Tl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Automatic Transmission
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Acura Tl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 34 | 4 | 2 | 127,728 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 26 | 2 | — | 85,374 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 17 | 1 | 1 | 120,865 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 2 | — | 56,585 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 6 | — | 95,038 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 8 | — | — | 82,500 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | 1 | — | 152,580 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | 1 | 155,820 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 176,380 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 155,125 mi | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Valve | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 1999 Acura Tl
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 Tl — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Acura Tl reliable?
What are common problems with the 1999 Acura Tl?
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Does the 1999 Acura Tl have any recalls?
Should I buy a 1999 Acura Tl?
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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