1998 Acura TL Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Acura TL, 10% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Dt: the contact stated while pulling out from a stop sign the transmission case bolt broke. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who found NHTSA recall campaign 99v227000 for automatic transmission. The manufacturer said that the recall repairs had been completed previously, and they were not willing to repair the transmission again.”
NHTSA complaint #10144125, filed 2005-12, 115,000 miles“Consumer states the bolt on the vehicle broke. Recall number 99v227000 the consumer contacted the dealer and was told the recall had been performed on the vehicle . The consumer was not the original owner. Please provide any further information. Jb”
NHTSA complaint #10097010, filed 2004-12Related recalls
- 99V227000Aug 19, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A transmission case bolt can loosen and fall out allowing the transmission to disengage from the differential.Covers: Acura TL 1996–1998, RL 1996–1999
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 4 | 6% |
| 2012 | 27 | 21% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 10 | 16% |
| 2009 | 5 | 12% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 6% |
| 2006 | 19 | 8% |
| 2005 | 36 | 9% |
| 2004 | 56 | 10% |
| 2003 | 246 | 63% |
| 2002 | 224 | 67% |
| 2001 | 103 | 69% |
| 2000 | 111 | 45% |
| 1999 | 37 | 24% |
| 1998 | 2 | 10% |
| 1997 | 3 | 13% |
| 1996 | 4 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1998 Acura TL
9 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Acura TL
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology