1999 ACURA TL
4 recalls, 197 complaints - 145 TSBs
20V026000 Jan 17, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or... Read more
05V025000 Jan 28, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK.
Consequence
IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT CONFIRMS INTERLOCK FUNCTION. VEHICLES WILL BE UPDATED WITH A REDESIGNED INTERLOCK LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
03V423000 Oct 27, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."
Consequence
IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR DOES NOT SHIFT TO "PARK" BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT DETERMINES THE AMOUNT OF CYLINDER BODY WEAR. IF SIGNIFICANT WEAR IS INDICATED, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CYLINDER BODY, COLLAR, AND LATCH PLATE. IF NO SIGNS OF WEAR ARE INDICATED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LATCH PLATE WITH A REDESIGNED PART. OWNE... Read more
02V120000 May 16, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Consequence
WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Complaint Statistics
197 total complaints
27 crashes 5 fires 12 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 34 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 26 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 17 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 |
| AIR BAGS | 11 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 |
| STEERING | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 12, 2022
Incident date: Sep 16, 2021
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 tak... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 12, 2022
Incident date: Sep 16, 2021
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 tak... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 27, 2022
Incident date: Apr 20, 2022
My Acura TL has many issues and is dangerous to drive
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 27, 2022
Incident date: Apr 20, 2022
My Acura TL has many issues and is dangerous to drive
Crash
AIR BAGS
Apr 27, 2022
Incident date: Apr 20, 2022
My Acura TL has many issues and is dangerous to drive
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 19, 2022
Incident date: Jan 20, 2019
At random times the engine dies while driving the car which has resulted in unsafe handling and loss of power steering while in traffic conditions. I was unaware of a recall (02V120000) until recently. I have owned this car sense 2002 and the current millage is 109,000 miles. I contacted Findlay A... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 21, 2020
Incident date: Mar 1, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT'S FATHER OWNS A 1999 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED ACURA OF CONCORD (1340 CONCORD AVE, CONCO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 15, 2020
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CONTACTED HILEY ACURA (3125 NE LOOP 820, FORT WORTH, TX 76137; (817) 232-2872) WHERE IT WAS CON... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 3, 2020
Incident date: Aug 17, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 14, 2020
Incident date: Jan 17, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED PROCTOR ACURA DEALER LOCATED AT 3523 W. TENNESSEE ST, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32304, AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 23, 2020
Incident date: Mar 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TO BERGSTROM USED CAR SUPER CENTER OF APPLETON (2925 N VICTORY LN #101, APPLETON, WI 54913, (800) 398-6... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 10, 2020
Incident date: Apr 10, 2020
ACURA OF CONCORD CA #251621 INFORMED IN A TELEPHONE CALL THAT THEY DO NOT INTEND TO REPAIR THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG MODULE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF MY APRIL 10 2020 REQUEST FOR A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THE SAFETY OF THE DRIVER IS IN JEAPORDAY
AIR BAGS
Mar 23, 2020
Incident date: Mar 23, 2020
MY CAR NEEDS THE NHTSA RECALL 20V-026, DRIVERS AIRBAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT. AS OF TODAY, MARCH 23, 2020, PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THIS SAFETY DEFECT. THE RECALL NOTICE FROM ACURA STATES "THE AIRBAG INFLATOR COULD ALSO RUPTURE DURING DEPLOYMENT, WITH METAL FRAGMENTS POSSIBLY STRIKING THE DR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 13, 2020
Incident date: Feb 5, 2020
MY VEHICLE HAS A RECALL FOR THE SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT ON THIS WEBSITE. I CALLED ACURA AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM CANNOT BE REPLACED BECAUSE DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE ALL PARTS ARE DISCONTINUED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE NOW THE SRS DASHBOARD LIGHT IS ON W... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 23, 2019
Incident date: Mar 10, 2018
I HAVE A PHONE TO A 88 HONDA, 94 HONDA 99 ACURA EACH OF THOSE VEHICLES HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITION. I'M IN THE PROCESS OF SEARCHING FOR A NEW VEHICLE BUT I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER HONDA DUE TO THE AIR CONDITION PROBLEMS UNLESS THERE WAS A GUARANTEE THAT YOU GUYS WILL STAND BEHIND THE AIR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 23, 2019
Incident date: Mar 10, 2018
I HAVE A PHONE TO A 88 HONDA, 94 HONDA 99 ACURA EACH OF THOSE VEHICLES HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITION. I'M IN THE PROCESS OF SEARCHING FOR A NEW VEHICLE BUT I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER HONDA DUE TO THE AIR CONDITION PROBLEMS UNLESS THERE WAS A GUARANTEE THAT YOU GUYS WILL STAND BEHIND THE AIR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 10, 2018
Incident date: Sep 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HANSEL ACURA (2979 CORBY AVE, SANTA ROSA, CA 95407) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEED... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 18, 2017
Incident date: Jul 14, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VARIOUS INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO HAD PROVIDED SEVERAL REPAIR SOLUTIONS BUT THEY DID NOT REPAIR THE CONDITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 27, 2017
Incident date: May 26, 2017
MY CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT PUTS MY CHILDREN AND MYSELF AT RISK. IT HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES.
ENGINE
Nov 4, 2016
Incident date: Oct 30, 2016
TL* 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 S... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 4, 2016
Incident date: Oct 30, 2016
TL* 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 S... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 6, 2016
Incident date: Aug 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 14, 2016
Incident date: Aug 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA TL. WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS IN THE DRIVE POSITION, THE KEY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V025000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 14, 2015
Incident date: Oct 14, 2015
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 ??
STEERING
Oct 14, 2015
Incident date: Oct 14, 2015
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 ??
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 14, 2015
Incident date: Oct 14, 2015
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 ??
ENGINE
Aug 13, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
TL* 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.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 15, 2015
Incident date: Jul 3, 2015
TL* 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 CAUSE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 16, 2015
Incident date: Feb 1, 2006
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA TL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN GEAR AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE KEY INDEPENDENTLY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND DIAGNOSED AS AN... Read more
WHEELS
Mar 29, 2015
Incident date: Mar 31, 2014
YES MY 1999 ACURA 3.2 TL HAS THE TCS LIGHT STAYING ON IN THE VEHICLE I WENT AND HAD IT PLUGGED INTO A CODE CHECKER AND THE READ OUT WAS THAT THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WAS BAD BUT BEFORE THAT I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD( THIS IS JUST ONE OF 5 EXPERIENCES I KNOW OF) WHEN MY CAR JUST DIED AND IT DIDN'T WA... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 29, 2015
Incident date: Mar 31, 2014
YES MY 1999 ACURA 3.2 TL HAS THE TCS LIGHT STAYING ON IN THE VEHICLE I WENT AND HAD IT PLUGGED INTO A CODE CHECKER AND THE READ OUT WAS THAT THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WAS BAD BUT BEFORE THAT I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD( THIS IS JUST ONE OF 5 EXPERIENCES I KNOW OF) WHEN MY CAR JUST DIED AND IT DIDN'T WA... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Mar 29, 2015
Incident date: Mar 31, 2014
YES MY 1999 ACURA 3.2 TL HAS THE TCS LIGHT STAYING ON IN THE VEHICLE I WENT AND HAD IT PLUGGED INTO A CODE CHECKER AND THE READ OUT WAS THAT THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WAS BAD BUT BEFORE THAT I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD( THIS IS JUST ONE OF 5 EXPERIENCES I KNOW OF) WHEN MY CAR JUST DIED AND IT DIDN'T WA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 12, 2015
Incident date: Oct 9, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
STRUCTURE
Nov 16, 2014
Incident date: Oct 18, 2014
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 ... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 3, 2014
Incident date: Oct 13, 2014
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 FAILU... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 3, 2014
Incident date: Oct 13, 2014
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 FAILU... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 3, 2014
Incident date: Oct 13, 2014
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 FAILU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 26, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
THIS VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT USED FROM A LOCAL DEALER 9/11/2013 AND ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO SHE STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH IT STALLING ON HER WITH NO WARNING WHAT SO EVER, WE TRIED RESTARTING THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD START FOR A VERY SHORT TIME THEN SHUT OFF AGAIN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. TRIED STARTING IT... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 26, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
THIS VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT USED FROM A LOCAL DEALER 9/11/2013 AND ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO SHE STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH IT STALLING ON HER WITH NO WARNING WHAT SO EVER, WE TRIED RESTARTING THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD START FOR A VERY SHORT TIME THEN SHUT OFF AGAIN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. TRIED STARTING IT... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Sep 11, 2014
Incident date: Sep 11, 2014
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 R... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 11, 2014
Incident date: Sep 11, 2014
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 R... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 16, 2014
Incident date: Jan 4, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS MELTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 16, 2014
Incident date: Jan 4, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS MELTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 19, 2014
Incident date: Jun 7, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND THE GEARS WOULD SLIP INTERMITTENTLY WHILE IN DRIVE, REVERSE OR PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TCC SOLENOID AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 19, 2014
Incident date: Jun 7, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND THE GEARS WOULD SLIP INTERMITTENTLY WHILE IN DRIVE, REVERSE OR PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TCC SOLENOID AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 3, 2014
Incident date: Jul 23, 2011
ON JULY 23, 2011, MY HAND AND ELBOW WERE PERMANENTLY DISABLED, WHEN MY 1999 ACURA TL ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND KNOCKED ME DOWN. AS I TRIED TO STOP IT FROM ROLLING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY BUT THE CAR WON. THE CAR WAS IN PARK AND THE BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, BUT IT STILL ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CAR HAD... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 3, 2014
Incident date: Jul 23, 2011
ON JULY 23, 2011, MY HAND AND ELBOW WERE PERMANENTLY DISABLED, WHEN MY 1999 ACURA TL ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND KNOCKED ME DOWN. AS I TRIED TO STOP IT FROM ROLLING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY BUT THE CAR WON. THE CAR WAS IN PARK AND THE BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, BUT IT STILL ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CAR HAD... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Apr 1, 2014
Incident date: Mar 15, 2014
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 RADI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 1, 2014
Incident date: Mar 15, 2014
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 RADI... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 27, 2014
Incident date: Mar 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE MAIN FUEL RELAY HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AB... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 ACURA TL
145 manufacturer communications from 104 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 15 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 9 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 5 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 |
B18034
Aug 9, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected emission labels are replacement service parts, and were not in
BBOM08092018901
Aug 9, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer message - Today, Acura is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Acura vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service part) underhood emissions labels. American Honda previously notified CAR
B90-009
Aug 30, 2017
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Service bulletin - You are required to install a remanufactured A/T (automatic transmission) and torque converter on any vehicle with an internal failure that calls for A/T disassembly that is covered under any of the programs listed.
BJA46167
Jan 1, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Sending vehicle data to tech line.
B98015
Mar 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
B99-040
Dec 8, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TW
B99-040
Dec 8, 2015
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TW
SB-0708
Nov 1, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI
02-027
Feb 5, 2008
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARRANTY EXTENSION: 3.2 TL AND 3.2 CL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *NJ
307
Mar 16, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE, STALLS AT STOPS, AND DTC'S P0172 OR P0175 APPEAR WHEN INSPECTED. *KB
03015
Jan 20, 2006
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. *TT
090105
Sep 16, 2005
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
HOMELINK WON'T PROGRAM WITH AFTERMARKET REMOTES. *JB
07012005
Jul 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
05015
Jun 24, 2005
021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
REAR STABILIZER LINK IS BROKEN. *TT
505
May 16, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *TT
04006
Apr 29, 2005
220000 SEATS
SEAT-BACK PANEL IS LOOSE OR DETACHED. *TT
01162005
Jan 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
P1706 A/T SWITCH SHORT OR OPEN. *EH
04033
Nov 5, 2004
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR SASH TRIM IS FADING. *TT
10262004
Oct 26, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
BLOWER MOTOR NOISE. REQUEST FOR VISIT. *TT
10012004
Oct 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. *NM
904
Sep 16, 2004
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
POOR FUEL ECONOMY. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT
904
Sep 16, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT
09012004
Sep 1, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
THE BEVERAGE HOLDER LID DOESN'T CLOSE EVENLY. *NM
00025
Aug 3, 2004
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
DEFORMED WINDSHIELD MOLDING. *EH
704
Jul 16, 2004
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM WON'T MAP MATCH OR GETS LOST. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
05012004
May 1, 2004
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
AUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT
05012004
May 1, 2004
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
USE THE HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM TO READ SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. CHECK FOR SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REPAIRING ATF LEAKS UNDER WARRANTY. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVI HDDS REPLACED WITH FLASH MEMORY CARDS. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
01041
Feb 20, 2004
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
V6 ENGINE OIL LEAKS. *JB THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 01-041, DATED 10/29/2001. *TT
020204
Feb 2, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BROKEN HEAD BOLT(S). REQUEST FOR PARTS. *TT
03034
Jan 28, 2004
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
SAFETY RECALL: IGNITION SWITCH KEY INTERLOCK. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 03/034, DATED 01/15/2004. *TT
012012003
Dec 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
ATF (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID) LEAKS FROM COOLER LINE BANJO BOLT. *SC
03027
Nov 21, 2003
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420 (CATALYST SYSTEM EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD) IS STORED. *TT *MJ
102703
Oct 27, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR CERTAIN CLS AND TLS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO ALL SALES, SERVICE AND PARTS MANAGERS. THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITIO
03029
Oct 17, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR COMES ON AND GOES OFF. *TT
1003
Oct 16, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
HUMMING, GROWLING SOUND FROM TRANSMISSION. *TT
1003
Oct 16, 2003
035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 AND 2004 NSX AND 2004 RSX. *TT
1003
Oct 16, 2003
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATS OR BLOWS FUSE. *TT
903
Sep 16, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
WARRANTY EXTENSION TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSIS. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
091203
Sep 12, 2003
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGER REGARDING IGNITION SWITCH RECALL CAMPAIGN. *TT
090103
Sep 1, 2003
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
UNDERSTANDING OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LOGIC. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
090103
Sep 1, 2003
190000 TIRES
TIRE NOISE AND/OR WIND NOISE CAN MASQUERADE AS A PROBLEM WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
02027
Aug 18, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARRANTY EXTENSION - 3.2TL AND 3.2CL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT
080103
Aug 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHECKING FOR A HOLE BEFORE INSTALLING A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
072803
Jul 28, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARRANTY EXTENSION ANNOUNCEMENT. LETTER TO SALES, SERVICE AND PARTS MANAGERS. *TT
603
Jun 16, 2003
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
INFORMATION ON REMEMBERING NAVIGATION SYSTEM PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN). *TT
060103
Jun 1, 2003
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION ON FINDING A VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE OR GROUP. *TT
01017
May 12, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE PEDAL, STEERING WHEEL, OR VEHICLE VIBRATES WHILE BRAKING. *TT
01017
Apr 14, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE PEDAL, STEERING WHEEL, OR VEHICLE VIBRATES WHILE BRAKING. *TT
040103
Apr 1, 2003
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH TEST - SERVICE MANUAL FIX. *TT
03001
Jan 27, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1457 EVAP BYPASS SOLENOID VALVE FAILURE. *TT
010103
Jan 1, 2003
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR COMES ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
1202
Dec 16, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
1202
Dec 16, 2002
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
POWER SEAT NOISY OR MOVES SLOWLY. *TT
1102
Nov 16, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TROUBLESHOOTING ABS OR TCS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 51 AND/OR 53. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE HOMELINK SYSTEM MAY HAVE TEST INFORMATION STORED IN MEMORY THAT MUST BE ERASED BEFORE IT CAN BE PROGRAMMED. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODOMETER ACCURACY. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SRS WARNING LIGHT ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. *NM
110102
Nov 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. ACURA SERVICE NEWS. *TT
110102
Nov 1, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER FOIL KEYLESS ENTRY. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
036100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
THE COMPACT ABS/TCS (MODULATOR, PUMP, AND ACCUMULATOR ALL IN ONE) SYSTEM DOES A SELF-CHECK (A BRIEF GRUNT OR GROAN) WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE OR DRIVE FORWARD AFTER THE VEHICLE'S BEEN SITTING. THE NOISE IS NORMAL. OCTOBER TECH LINE I
1002
Oct 16, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KEYLESS REMOTE TRANSMITTER INOPERATIVE, . CHECK KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY REMINDER BEEPER BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING KEYLESS REMOTE SYSTEM. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
INTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
RECONNECTING ACCESSORIES AFTER IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
100102
Oct 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
POOR AIR CONDITIONER COOLING ON HARD ACCELERATION. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
1002
Oct 1, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CLEARING ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
09012002
Sep 1, 2002
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LOGIC. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
09012002
Sep 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
BODY CLIP REMOVAL TIP. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
09012002
Sep 1, 2002
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
BUFFETING NOISE WITH REAR WINDOW(S) OPEN. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
010802
Aug 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE MANUAL FIX REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIOS. *TT
010802
Aug 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING FAULTY BEVERAGE HOLDER COVERS. *TT
107
Jul 16, 2002
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING SYNCHRONIZING CUP HOLDER COVERS. *TT
010702
Jul 1, 2002
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SUBJECT REGARDING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS MISSING FOR TIMING BELT TENSIONER. *TT
602
Jun 16, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING TIMING BELT TENSIONER BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *TT
502
May 16, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AT AXLE SEALS, ROARING NOISE, ERRATIC SHIFTING. *TT
00032
Apr 22, 2002
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION REGARDING SQUEAKS HEARD FROM THE MOONROOF SEAL WHILE DRIVING WITH THE GLASS CLOSED AND THE SUNSHADE OPEN. *TT
402
Apr 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON SERVICING THE ODOMETER, SPORT SHIFT INDICATOR ILLUMINATION INOPERATIVE. *TT
B020008
Mar 11, 2002
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BACK PANEL REPAIR KIT. *SLC
02006
Mar 4, 2002
220000 SEATS
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEAT BACK PANEL BECOMING LOOSE OR DETACHED. *SLC
302
Mar 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME 2000 MDX MODELS AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS MAY EXHIBIT BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEED. *TT
010302
Mar 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION ON TROUBLE SHOOTING MULTIPLE MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0301 THRU P0306. *TT
102
Jan 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1705, P1768, P0753, P0758. *TT
00004
Dec 17, 2001
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
INFORMATION REGARDING EGR PORT CLOGGING. *YH
01005
Dec 3, 2001
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
INFORMATION REGARDING NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *YH
1101
Nov 1, 2001
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
INFORMATION REGARDING NAVIGATION DISPLAY NOT CENTERED. *YH
01017
Oct 29, 2001
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE PEDAL PULSE. *JB
00004
Oct 26, 2001
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
INFORMATION REGARDING WARRANTY EXTENSION, ON EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION PORT CLOGGING. *JB
1001
Oct 16, 2001
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING SPEED SENSOR PLUG MISSING. *YD
1001
Oct 16, 2001
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 5-1 THROUGH 8-3, INTERNAL SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM UNIT FAILURE. *YD
1001
Oct 16, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKS, WON'T START WITH TYPE II IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM. *YD
011001
Oct 1, 2001
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
INFORMATION ON WARRANTY EXTENSION ON EGR SYSTEM CLOGGING.*JB
901
Sep 16, 2001
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW AUTO-DOWN INOPERATIVE. *YD
901
Sep 1, 2001
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING SRS LIGHT ON AFTER OPDS CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT. *YD
99051
Aug 27, 2001
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHIBITING MUFFLER PAINT PEELING. *JB
701
Jul 16, 2001
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
SUBJECT REGARDING WITH NAVIGATION SKYSTEM - REAR WINDOW TINT APPLICATION TIPS. *YD
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, ACURA TL
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ09004
Opened: Nov 2, 2009 , Closed: May 6, 2010
RUPTURING DRIVER'S AIR BAG INFLATORS
This RQ investigation was opened to collect and analyze additional information to better evaluate the scope and timeliness of Honda's two safety recalls addressing rupturing of the driver's side air bag inflators (08V-593 and 09V-259).In an earlier response to RMD's request for information, Honda in... Read more
PE07060
Opened: Nov 29, 2007 , Closed: Mar 5, 2008
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE
THE MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED NHTSA BY LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 26, 2008, THAT A SAFETY RELATED RECALL HAS BEEN INITIATED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 ACURA TL VEHICLES.THE RECALL AFFECTS APPROXIMATELY 129,600 SUBJECT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2003 AND MAY 2005.THE ... Read more
PE05002
Opened: Jan 13, 2005 , Closed: Feb 2, 2005
IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
THE ABOVE FAILURE REPORT COUNTS ARE FOR MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999 - 2001 HONDA ACCORD MODELS THAT WERE NOT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF A RELATED HONDA RECALL ACTION (NHTSA 03V423); THESE VEHICLES WERE INVESTIGATED BY ODI UNDER DEFECT PETITION (DP) 04-006.COMPLAINT INFORMATION FOR OTHER MODELS AND MODEL YEARS WAS... Read more
ACURA TL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ACURA TL across all model years (1996, 2014).
76
Total Recalls
4,053
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
219
Reported Crashes
57
Reported Fires
8
Reported Deaths
ACURA TL - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 17 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 74 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 162 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 23 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 75 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 51 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 181 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 167 | View |
| 2006 | 6 | 345 | View |
| 2005 | 7 | 551 | View |
| 2004 | 6 | 766 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 466 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 403 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 163 | View |
| 2000 | 6 | 325 | View |
| 1999 (current) | 4 | 197 | |
| 1998 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 29 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 33 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 | View |