1999 Acura TL Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Acura TL, 4% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,500 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.
“The sub frame assy is rusted through on the passenger side this subframe supports the engine and trans axle assy. This is a defect the subframes are rusting on honda and Acura cars... Same as hyundais did and those were all recalled. This is the same defect and needs a national recall for repairs asap before somebody gets killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10632545, filed 2014-09, 275,000 miles“My car shutoff while I was driving on the freeway and restarted on its own several times before it finally stalled completely. I lost steering power etc. I had to be towed. The Acura dealer had to replace the ignition switch, which had been replaced in an earlier recall years ago. Obviously, the replacement switch is not good either.”
NHTSA complaint #10655312, filed 2014-11“The contact owns a 1999 Acura TL. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for maintenance, it was discovered that there was excessive rust and fractures on the front passenger side subframe. The contact stated that the air conditioning drain hose dripped onto the subframe and caused it to rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10734384, filed 2015-07, 141,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Acura TL. The contact stated that he took the vehicle in for a check up and was informed that the frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10545027, filed 2013-09, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013619Nov 5, 2004Door sash trim is fading.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 6 | 14% |
| 2008 | 20 | 16% |
| 2007 | 20 | 16% |
| 2006 | 64 | 26% |
| 2005 | 156 | 40% |
| 2004 | 232 | 42% |
| 2003 | 15 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 10% |
| 1997 | 1 | 4% |
| 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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