1999 Acura 3.0L Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 174,715miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Acura 3.0L (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1999 Acura 3.0L. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 174,715 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags2 33%
- Engine2 33%
- Other or unknown1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
Example complaints
Air bags: “I was in an accident 12/2016 car was in motion airbag deployed burned my right inner forearm so bad had to go to hospital. I got emergency room paperwork plus pictures on my phone. Car was totaled insuranced through state farm”
NHTSA complaint #11053875, filed 2017-12, 120,000 milesEngine: “The contact owns a 1999 Acura 3.0L. While driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition key was not communicating and needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Ma 10/8”
NHTSA complaint #10749286, filed 2015-08, 200,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “I have had this vehicle now for only three weeks and I have had the most problems out of the transmission. It shifts hard to the point that it almost stops while driving in traffic. It drives smooth while getting to a higher speed however this is not safe for anyone. The transmission in these vehicles apparently have been problematic as I have been finding out and no one wants to own up to it, or even replace with a non faulty transmission. I drive a total of a 100 plus miles per morning and evening sitting in traffic and driving at at least 75 miles per hour when on the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10874436, filed 2016-06, 183,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 150,000 and 183,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Acura 3.0L in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1999 Acura 3.0L.
Other model years of the Acura 3.0L
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 | 174,715 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Acura 3.0L have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1999 Acura 3.0L as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Acura 3.0L is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine with 2.
Has the 1999 Acura 3.0L been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Acura 3.0L reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 174,715 miles and the middle half falls between 150,000 and 183,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.