1999 Acura 3.0L Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 3.0L years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Acura 3.0L. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 135,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Acura 3.0L problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 33% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 33% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 33% | 178,858 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | 120,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Acura 3.0L recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Acura 3.0L.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Takata recall: i was involved in an mva (7/31/2015) the "at fault" party failed to yield the right of way, among numerous other negligence to be proven at trial. I was the only individual occupying the vehicle vin number: [xxx]. Both driver and passenger airbags deployed causing multiple bodily…
I was in an accident 12/2016 car was in motion airbag deployed burned my right inner forearm so bad had to go to hospital. I got emergency room paperwork plus pictures on my phone. Car was totaled insuranced through state farm
I have had this vehicle now for only three weeks and i have had the most problems out of the transmission. It shifts hard to the point that it almost stops while driving in traffic. It drives smooth while getting to a higher speed however this is not safe for anyone. The transmission in these…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura 3.0l. While driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition key was not communicating and needed to be replaced. The contact also…
This complaint is about my 1999 acura cl 3.0 with automatic transmission. As i was driving on the highway the vehicle, with an automatic transmission, downshifted causing the rpm's to redline and the vehicle to slow down rapidly. The tires spun at this time. I was able to maintain control of the…
Other Acura 3.0L years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Acura 3.0L?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Acura 3.0L?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Acura 3.0L a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 3.0L model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.