1999 Acura 3.0L Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 178,858miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Acura 3.0L, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 178,858 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“This complaint is about my 1999 Acura cl 3.0 with automatic transmission. As I was driving on the highway the vehicle, with an automatic transmission, downshifted causing the RPM's to redline and the vehicle to slow down rapidly. The tires spun at this time. I was able to maintain control of the vehicle but ever since the vehicle has lost use of all but one gear, 2nd gear. Reverse is not working as well. I have read that this is a very common with this vehicle as well as its honda counterparts. All I want is the problem repaired and a vehicle to drive while it is being fixed. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #10716818, filed 2015-05, 174,715 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 33% |
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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.
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