1999 Acura CL

▲ Better than typical

1999 Acura CL
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This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1999: 49 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1997	82
1998	55
1999	49
2000	11
2001	271
2002	44
2003	73
2004	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 22%

22% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TRANSMISSION FAILED TO OPERATE TWICE WITHIN A MONTH. ALSO, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH INOPERATIVE GEAR SHIFT DUE TO WATER ON THE HORN. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER'S REPAIR SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000622

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200625

I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM ACURA IN MARCH 2020 ABOUT A POTENTIAL MALFUNCTION OF MY AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF DEPLOYMENT. IT IS APPROACHING JULY AND NO FOLLOW UP MESSAGE ON A REPAIR HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200618

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA CL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200522

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file.

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THE MICHELIN RADIAL XSE 205/55R16 TIRE DEVELOPED BUBBLE ON THE SIDE, ONE OF THE TWO REMAINING MICHELIIN TIRES ALSO DEVELOPED BUBBLES ON THE SIDE, THE CONSUMER WANTS THE MANUFACTURER TO INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM. *YH

NHTSA ODI report, 20010709

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20020614 — electrical system

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 VEHIC

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

Campaign 02V120000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20031208 — electrical system

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 REM

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. I

Campaign 03V423000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201001 — air bags

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...

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.

Campaign 20V026000 — check if this car was fixed