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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%)

Chart based on 46 repairs.
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1999 Acura TL repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 40 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

Acura in California, United States
Jul 2013 - Jul 2018
Aug 2013

211300 mi

US $2150
Replaced front and side motor mounts 
Acura in Utah, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2013
Dec 2012

156000 mi

US $75
EGR valve was bad. Pressure control valve went out prior to my purchase, causing the transmission to fail. 
Jan 2013

156300 mi

US $4835
Power steering fluid leak on lower hose and inlet line to power steering pump. Replaced gasket at pump and new clamp on the hose. Transmission shifting hard. Transmission shift pressure solenoid bad causing 2nd planetary gear hub to crack causing transmission failure. 
Acura in Alabama, United States
Oct 2012 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

102000 mi

US $1000
pads, calipers, rotors 
Acura in California, United States
Aug 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

94000 mi
The clear coat has deteriorated and I didn’t want to spend $2-3K for a paint job. It does need a new oil pan, according to PepBoys. They wanted $300 for that, but I decided to sell the car to a relative and leave the oil pan to her. 
Acura in Tennessee, United States
Jul 2010 - Nov 2010
Sep 2010

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.  
Acura in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015

155000 mi

C $400
leaking power steering tube 
Acura in California, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
Mar 2014

218000 mi

US $70
Replaced Driver Side Axle 
Jun 2014

219000 mi
Clear EGR Channels in intake maniflod Replaced thermostat 
Acura in Michigan, United States
Jun 2012 - Aug 2014
Oct 2012

174000 mi

US $50
Broken axle--rusted under the rubber damper and weakened the axle shaft. 
Nov 2012

175200 mi

US $100
Replaced the two original (!) rear struts. One was leaking. Replaced with Monroe OESpectrum struts. May do front struts in the spring just to have an entire fresh set on the car. 
Mar 2013

181000 mi

US $32
Replaced defective ignition switch. (Had previously been replaced under recall 10 years ago.) This is a common problem in late 90s Honda/Acura (same switch failed in 1997 CR-V for us). 
Sep 2013

190000 mi

US $44
Another ignition coil went bad. Typical with age though--estimated this coil fired about 640 million times. Good lifespan! Going to replace the remaining four once funds permit. 
Aug 2014

203000 mi
Code P1457, evap canister leak. Common problem near fuel tank with rusting parts (solenoid, etc.). Did not fix--car lost in flood on Aug. 11 2014. 

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1999 Acura TL 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Acura in Manitoba, Canada
Jun 2017 - Aug 2020
Oct 2017

136400 mi

C $500
front and rear rotors and pads replaced front and rear struts (quick change struts) 
Acura in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2012 - Aug 2016
Oct 2013

207780 mi

C $190
power steering pump was not working. 
Acura in Indiana, United States
Mar 2011 - Dec 2013
Dec 2011

175000 mi

US $75
Ignition switch failure, replaced part. 
Dec 2012

189000 mi

US $100
Worn tie rod end 
Mar 2013

193000 mi

US $150
Check engine light for low EGR flow. Intake manifold removed and EGR port cleaned. Throttle body cleaned due to heavy carbon buildup. 
Sep 2013

200000 mi

US $350
Noisy wheel bearing replaced, also required a new hub. 
Acura in California, United States
Aug 2009 - Jan 2010
Sep 2009

245000 mi

US $75
check engine light came on. the mechanic just reset the car's computer. 
Jan 2010 Car had been driven while overheating, no longer operable when sold. 
Acura in New York, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Oct 2008

39000 mi

US $900
Replaced 10 year old timing belt and water pump. 
Apr 2009

40000 mi

US $650
Replaced rear struts after 10 years, 40,000 miles. 
Mar 2010

45000 mi

US $937
burned out HID lamp Dirty injectors 
Acura in Connecticut, United States
Sep 2008 - Jan 2018
Nov 2010

94300 mi

US $180
Worn front stabilizer bushings and links were replaced. 
Mar 2011

96000 mi
squeak from driver side front suspension 
Mar 2013

106000 mi

US $300
replaced heat shield 
Jul 2013

107300 mi

US $250
replaced ignition switch 
Nov 2013

109900 mi

US $200
replaced the struts that hold the hood open 
Jul 2014

113000 mi

US $220
engine suddenly running rough. bad ignition coil. replaced one coil and sparkplug 
Acura in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010

124500 mi

US $220
Windshield wipers not working well. Wiper rods were worn out and were replaced. 
Acura in Arkansas, United States
Nov 2010 - Jul 2013
Feb 2011

209000 mi

US $230
I was told that my motor mounts had to be replaced because the other mounts was not replaced correctly when i replaced them a year ago. Front side and front engine mounts were replaced. 
Jul 2013

244000 mi
Will not gear or drive a long way. 
Acura in Illinois, United States
Oct 2008 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

165000 mi

US $470
Had spark plugs replaced, ignition coil for one cylinder to correct misfire 
Acura in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

173000 mi
The transmission and timing belt both stopped working. The car had to be junked due to high cost of repair versus worth. 
Acura in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2010 - Sep 2012
Jul 2011

159340 mi

C $200
driver side rear caliper seizes, replace with new one, OEM part. car sat outdoors for around one and half years, might have caused this problem. 
Jul 2012

173600 mi

C $1000
transmission rebuild 
Sep 2012

173600 mi
rebuild fail 

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1999 Acura TL 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Acura in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2011 - Feb 2013
Jul 2012

157480 mi

C $70
Battery died. Replaced battery. 

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