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#BS-1999-ACUCL-2333

1999 Acura Cl

Based on reports from 66 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
66
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
45
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 66 complaints, 10 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission failure

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
2

car cranks over but wont start

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

11 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 104K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

10
0–30K
2
30–60K
6
60–90K
9
90–120K
10
120–150K
8
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (10 reports) • Median: 104K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (11 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission11 (17%)
Electrical7 (11%)
Engine7 (11%)
Airbags5 (8%)
Wheels & Tires3 (5%)
Electrical System:ignition:switch3 (5%)
Steering3 (5%)
Tires:sidewall2 (3%)

1999 Acura Cl: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1999 Acura Cl, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 104,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 104K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1999 Acura Cl, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1999 Acura Cl, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1999 Acura Cl, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1999 Acura Cl. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

02V120000Jun 2002

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.

03V423000Dec 2003

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."

20V026000Oct 2020

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Acura Cl is the 2003 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

1999 Acura Cl vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

66

Class avg

108

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 66 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1999 Acura Cl: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Acura Cl?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Acura Cl is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 11 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1999 Acura Cl reliable?
The 1999 Acura Cl has 66 complaints, 10 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1999 Acura Cl problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1999 Acura Cl have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Acura Cl has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Acura Cl problems start?
Based on 45 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 104,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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