1999 Acura TL Acura TL 1999

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1999 Acura TL repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (4%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (4%)

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1999 Acura TL transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (22%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Acura TL

Engine not specified

131000 mi

US $2500
Transmission replaced. 2nd time the transmission had gone out in 35k miles. Acura does not support their product and I would never reccomend an Acura to anyone.  
156000 mi

US $75
Pressure control valve went out prior to my purchase, causing the transmission to fail. 
156500 mi

US $4835
Transmission shifting hard. Transmission shift pressure solenoid bad causing 2nd planetary gear hub to crack causing transmission failure. 
218000 mi

US $70
Replaced Driver Side Axle 
174000 mi

US $50
Broken axle--rusted under the rubber damper and weakened the axle shaft. 

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1999 Acura TL 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

173000 mi The transmission and timing belt both stopped working. The car had to be junked due to high cost of repair versus worth. 
244000 mi Will not gear or drive a long way. 
173600 mi

C $1000
transmission rebuild 
173600 mi rebuild fail 

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1999 Acura TL Transmission Problems

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