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#BS-1999-ACUTL-4035

1999 Acura Tl

Based on reports from 197 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
197
Crashes
27
Fires
5
Recalls
4
TSBs
144
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 197 complaints, 27 crashes, 5 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission slip wont go into 2nd 3rd even after recall

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

check engine light came on

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

shifter will not shift

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

34 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 112K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

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0–30K
7
30–60K
21
60–90K
26
90–120K
16
120–150K
30
150K+

Peak failure range: 150K+ miles (30 reports) • Median: 112K 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: Electrical (34 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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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

Electrical34 (17%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission26 (13%)
Electrical System:ignition:switch17 (9%)
Other11 (6%)
Airbags11 (6%)
Speed Control10 (5%)
Engine10 (5%)
Electrical System:ignition8 (4%)

1999 Acura Tl: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1999 Acura Tl, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 112,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 112K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1999 Acura Tl, with 26 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition:switch Issues

Electrical System:ignition:switch complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1999 Acura Tl, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition:switch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1999 Acura Tl, with 11 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 Tl. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (4 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."

05V025000Mar 2005

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, 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 Tl is the 2010 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

1999 Acura Tl vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

197

Class avg

235

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 1999.

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. 197 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1999 Acura Tl: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Acura Tl?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Acura Tl is related to the electrical, with 34 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1999 Acura Tl reliable?
The 1999 Acura Tl has 197 complaints, 27 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1999 Acura Tl 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 Tl have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Acura Tl has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Acura Tl problems start?
Based on 101 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 112,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ 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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