1999 Acura TL Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 1999 Acura TL, 37% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 117,316 miles. The words owners use most often: “ignition switch” (57% of reports).
- 58electrical system complaints
- 117,316median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 49%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 33 of 58 complaints (57%)
- Off without: mentioned in 5 of 58 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 43 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 58 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury.
Acura TL electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 TL | 6 | 10% | 5,540 |
| 2012 TL | 11 | 8% | 75,000 |
| 2010 TL | 2 | 3% | 98,000 |
| 2009 TL | 3 | 7% | 96,000 |
| 2008 TL | 15 | 12% | 70,000 |
| 2007 TL | 25 | 20% | 74,500 |
| 2006 TL | 31 | 13% | 75,000 |
| 2005 TL | 28 | 7% | 117,000 |
| 2004 TL | 11 | 2% | 73,000 |
| 2003 TL | 15 | 4% | 84,837 |
| 2002 TL | 12 | 4% | 157,672 |
| 2001 TL | 5 | 3% | 145,000 |
| 2000 TL | 25 | 10% | 110,400 |
| 1999 TL | 58 | 37% | 117,316 |
| 1998 TL | 3 | 15% | 98,000 |
| 1997 TL | 8 | 35% | 96,000 |
| 1996 TL | 2 | 8% | 111,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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. Owner notification began december 8, 2003. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: 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.
Risk: Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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 wonât start until about 5 minutes to 10 minutes later and then runs smoothly but sometimes it will shut off again and…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Acura TLs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about electrical system for the 1999 Acura TL (37% of the 157 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Acura TL electrical system?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 117,316 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 1999 Acura TL?
The most frequent phrase is “ignition switch”, in 33 of 58 complaints, followed by “off without” (5).
See all 1999 Acura TL problems or electrical system problems across all TL years.