1999 Acura TL Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 163,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 1999 Acura TL, 3% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 163,900 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.
“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 ??”
NHTSA complaint #10782054, filed 2015-10, 198,000 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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10576477, filed 2014-04, 163,000 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10652200, filed 2014-11, 163,900 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10748549, filed 2015-08, 132,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10924247, filed 2016-11, 225,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 18 | 14% |
| 2011 | 3 | 15% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 10 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1999 Acura TL
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
4 complaintsInterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Acura TL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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