CarComplaints.com Notes: The 1999-2003 Acura TL has a known & widespread defect with the transmission.

Honda fixed some vehicles with a recall in 2004 by changing the oil cooler return line. To settle a class action lawsuit in 2006, Honda extended the transmission warranty on some of these Acura TL's to 93 months / 109,000 miles.

Now these vehicles are past the warranty limit, so buyer beware.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
95,362 miles

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1999 Acura TL drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1999 Acura TL Owner Comments

problem #8

Oct 302016

TL 6-cyl

  • 225,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1999 Acura TL. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and the engine stopped. The brake warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to turn the key to the off position, shift into park, and turn the key in the ignition in order for the vehicle to start. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. Two days later, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 225,000. Updated 01/25/2017 the consumer has since sold the vehicle. Updated 02/14/17.

- Apple Valley, CA, USA

problem #7

Oct 132014

TL 6-cyl

  • 163,900 miles
The vehicle jerk when you shift the gears would slip intermittently while in drive, reverse. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the transmission may go out, the tcc solenoid and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000.

- Jacksonville , FL, USA

problem #6

Jun 072014

TL

  • 198,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Acura TL. The contact stated the vehicle would jerk and the gears would slip intermittently while in drive, reverse or park. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the tcc solenoid and the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 198,000.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #5

Jul 232011

TL 6-cyl

  • 76,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On July 23, 2011, my hand and elbow were permanently disabled, when my 1999 Acura TL rolled backwards down the driveway and knocked me down. As I tried to stop it from rolling down the driveway but the car won. The car was in park and the brake was engaged, but it still rolled backwards. The car had been in for service at least three times previous to the accident in 04-20-11,05-16-11, and 06-22-11. Each time, the car was taken to mungenast Acura for service yet not once did they mention the recall of the interlocking switch to repair this problem. Their negligence in this matter directly contributed to this accident and my permanent disability. They just replaced the switch when the car began to turn over but stall out as I reported to them 3-13-14. Their disregard for my safety and Honda's refusal to address my concerns about this problem has been outlandish. Tiffany in Honda client relations pretty much stated so what to bad we are not going to do anything and refused to allow me to speak to anyone above her. She told me to call the dealership this is not Honda's problem. She placed a call to the dealership and no one called her back. I was told to contact the BBB, NHTSA and anyone else that I wanted to contact. She was not going to do anything. I asked her to put her position in writing to me. I have not received any correspondence. I want restitution for the negligence of both of these parties. Letters will go out to all reporting agencies. Updated 04/21/14 updated 07/24/14

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #4

Sep 012009

TL 6-cyl

  • miles
1999 Acura 3.2tl with recalls that the consumer experienced but never received a recall. The consumer stated the transmission failed and he had to pay for the repairs out of pocket. While driving on the highway at 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off with no warning. The consumer managed to pull over to the side of the road. The consumer was informed, the stalling was due to a defective ignition switch.

- Hackensack, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Jan 012006

TL

  • 100,000 miles
Transmission replaced twice, so 3 transmissions total, and started having problems again.

- Clermont, FL, USA

problem #2

Apr 022002

(reported on)

TL

  • miles
I am a 54 year-old woman with over 30 years of driving experience. My driving record is spotless, I.e., no tickets and/or accidents. My car is a 1999acura TL, which I have kept in excellent condition and has an odometer reading of approximately 26,000 miles. It is still under the manufacturerS warranty, and is well maintained. (tiresize: 16)

- Longwood, FL, USA

problem #1

Aug 312000

(reported on)

TL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The odometer is invisible and can not be read even at night due to design.

- Deerfield, FL, USA

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