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.

1.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
176,380 miles

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1999 Acura TL engine problems

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1999 Acura TL Owner Comments

problem #5

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 #4

Oct 142015

TL

  • 198,000 miles
Engine shuts off while driving at about 65 mph causing the car to lose speed, hard to steer and hard to brake. I heard that there was a recall about this cars (Acura).with the same (switch) problem. Why my car is not included ??

- West Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #3

Jul 012014

TL

  • 132,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Acura TL. The contact stated that when decelerating, the engine stalled and the key warning light illuminated. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

- Dedham, MS, USA

problem #2

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 #1

Mar 152014

TL 6-cyl

  • 163,000 miles
On 3/15/14 my 1999 Acura TL stalled/engine shut of completely without any warning while driving on the highway at 65 mph. 2nd time it happened, I was driving 40 mph on 3/22/14 & 3rd time it happened I was driving 10 mph on 3/27/14. Each time it happened the engine shut off completely but, the radio and warning light in the dash flashed on and off. I was able to coast to a stop without power steering. After 3-4 attemps to restart the car, I was able to drive off without incident. It happens so random and without warning that I am terrified to drive this car. The car has had a recall of the ignition switch performed in 2003 by the Acura dealer. On 3/24/14 I took the car to the dealer and they have trouble diagnosing the problem. They kept the car for 4 days. They replaced the main fuel relay, performed an engine diagnostic check, performed a recall on the ignition interlock and road tested the car. I picked up the car on 3/27/14 and it stalled later that day as I was driving away from my home. I took the car back to the dealer on 3/28/14 and they still have the car. I want the ntsa to investigate this engine stall issue with the 1999 Acura TL. I called Acura client relations to report the problem on 3/26/14. I asked them to seriously look into this complaint. I believe ntsa should get involved to get Acura to check/rebuild the faulty ignition switch and conduct a fresh recall. This is a dangerous & serious problem that is similar to the recent GM ignition switch recall. Any vehicle that suddenly and silently shut down while driving instantly and without warning needs ntsa's immediate attention before injurys and deaths occur. I have lost all faith in Acura to successfully repair this ignition switch/stalling issue and call upon ntsa to get involved to investigate this complaint to do what it is supposed to do..save lives and prevent injuty.

- Brookeville, MD, USA

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