1999 Acura RL Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Acura RL, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 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.
“The rear view mirror in my wife's 1999 Acura RL has a liquid substance sloshing around inside. My wife was complaining of a headache that day when she came in, and, not knowing the contents of the mirror, I removed it for fear that it would leak. The dealership quotes $300+ to replace, which I feel is unreasonable for the type of part we're talking about. I located other consumers who had the same problem, except that they left their mirror in place and it either leaked or exploded. …”
NHTSA complaint #10230420, filed 2008-06, 71,000 miles“99 3.5 RL rear view mirror leaking toxic material. Caused sickness. After contacting Acura, they have refused to acknowledge problem. Their solution was to remove the rear view mirror (because of health issues) only. Therefore, I would not have a rear view mirror, which would attribute to a potential safety hazard while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10160348, filed 2006-06, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Acura RL. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, a gritty liquid began to secrete from the rear view mirror. The liquid splattered on the instrument panel, steering wheel and the front seats and began to disintegrate the leather where it was not wiped away. The liquid also caused irritation to the contact's skin. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 144,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10526078, filed 2013-07, 144,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10012636Aug 3, 2004Deformed windshield molding.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Acura RL
9 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Acura RL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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