MYRModel Year Report

1996 Acura TL

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1996 Acura TL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:55:25.297Z

Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Acura TL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996 1997: 23 complaints 1998: 20 complaints 1998 1999: 157 complaints 2000: 249 complaints 2001: 149 complaints 2001 2002: 332 complaints 2003: 391 complaints 2004: 551 complaints 2004 2005: 386 complaints 2006: 246 complaints 2007: 124 complaints 2007 2008: 124 complaints 2009: 42 complaints 2010: 64 complaints 2010 2011: 20 complaints 2012: 130 complaints 2013: 61 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2014
1996: 26 complaints
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YearComplaints
19951
199626
199723
199820
1999157
2000249
2001149
2002332
2003391
2004551
2005386
2006246
2007124
2008124
200942
201064
201120
2012130
201361
201417

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 26 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

3 of 26 total reports mention: suspension.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 26 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 26 total reports mention: power train.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 26 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 26 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

Show complaint excerpts

THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER 35 DAYS AFTER IT WAS PURCHASED, BUT WE WERE TOLD THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. THE DEALER NEVER LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE MANAGER MADE THAT DETERMINATION BASED ON OUR DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021125

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990517 — suspension

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUS

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS.

Campaign 99V069000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19990830 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A TRANSMISSION CASE BOLT CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT ALLOWING THE TRANSMISSION TO DISENGAGE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED BOLT.

Campaign 99V227000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Acura TL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V069000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V227000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Acura TL reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Acura TL?

The most-reported component is suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Acura TL have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.