1999 Acura TL Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1999 Acura TL, 7% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“My 99 will unexpectedly shut off while driving down the road whether it be 5 miles an hour or 60 miles an hour. When this happens all power is off then kicks itself back on but won’t start until about 5 minutes to 10 minutes later and then runs smoothly but sometimes it will shut off again and take longer to start.”
NHTSA complaint #11483942, filed 2022-09“The alarm goes off randomly and cannot be turned off, the remote works randomly also, I am unable to unlock the doors or open the trunk for hours at a time. I have contacted Acura several times with no avail. I want my cart to work.”
NHTSA complaint #721745, filed 2000-04“Center cup holder design is poor. When braking quicker than usual, cups tip over and spill contents into the shift mechanism. Contacted Acura and was told that they will note it for the next major redesign. I almost got into deadly highway accidents because of this and most recently I ended driving into a curb and damaging my alluminum wheel (don't know if it is still safe to drive with it structure strength wise). Durrinng a maintenance visit, I found out that Acura changed the design for 2001 and never notifies its consumers. …”
NHTSA complaint #739154, filed 2001-01“The odometer and trip odometer on this model of the Acura is virtually impossible to read during daylight hours because of the nature of the display. There is a safety hazard to the extent that it is necessary to remove your eyes completely from the road and stick your face close to the odometer in order to read it. On a recent 2,000 mile trip, I wanted to check my trip odometer frequently. It was very difficult and dangerous to take try and read the display. Sooner or later, someone will be distracted enough to have or cause an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #709201, filed 1999-07“1999 Acura 3.2 consumer writes regarding safety issues with vehicle the consumer doesn't own the vehicle. The vehicle is for sale at a used car lot. The consumer stated the vehicle has several safety violations.”
NHTSA complaint #10368964, filed 2010-12Related service bulletins
- 10013743Sep 16, 2004Poor fuel economy. Acura tech line summary for dealer distribution.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 14 | 11% |
| 2007 | 17 | 14% |
| 2006 | 44 | 18% |
| 2005 | 66 | 17% |
| 2004 | 50 | 9% |
| 2003 | 18 | 5% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 11 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1999 Acura TL
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine
5 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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