Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura cl. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the battery and alternator were replaced twice. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was taken to mcgrath acura of downtown chicago (1301 n. Elston ave, chicago, il 60642) for a recall repair on the air bags however, there was no mention of the failure of the vehicle to start or for the vehicle stalling. The contact stated that the battery was being drained. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery and alternator were replaced however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and coasted to the side of the roadway. The contact called aaa and the vehicle was jumpstarted. The vehicle was restarted and driven however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 248,000.
1999 Acura CL electrical problems
11 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 138,500.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- typical mileage
- 138,500
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Ignition: switch3
- Alternator/generator/regulator1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Acura CL electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V423000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V120000 · Recall details
What 1999 Acura CL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura cl. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost all power without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle while in neutral and coasting. When the vehicle was shifted into drive, the power was lost again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not duplicated. The mechanic informed the contact of a the federal safety agency recall for the ignition switch. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and case number: 05946667 was filed. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 253,580.
I was driving to work approximately a half mile from my house ..my car just turned off, although the ignition key was still in ..it was med-heavy traffic. I don't believe I even had lights but I can't say for sure at first I thought maybe I had gotten bad gas ..then it happened again as I was turning a corner.staring became difficult and both times I had to put my car into neutral to restart it ..from there it happened maybe 1 every week to once every 3 weeks maybe .I checked my plugs wires had my fuel filter replaced stopped going where I was gettn gas ..one day I was on the computer at work (oreillys autoparts ) and noticed my car had been involved in a recall at some point , but what they described was exactly what my car was doing .randomly turning off ..I was told by acura becauz my car was "fixed" during the first recall I needed to replace my ignition switch at my own cost ..I've owned my vehicle since 2006 .it is a safety issue .I'm afraid to drive my car to the acura dealer .it's about 90 minutes away .obviously over time the ignition switch wears out becauz I've only put 60,000 miles on it and I bout it with 65000. Is my safety not a concern with acura .that how they have dealt with me.
I was driving to work approximately a half mile from my house ..my car just turned off, although the ignition key was still in ..it was med-heavy traffic.I don't believe I even had lights but I can't say for sure at first I thought maybe I had gotten bad gas ..then it happened again as I was turning a corner.staring became difficult and both times I had to put my car into neutral to restart it ..from there it happened maybe 1 every week to once every 3 weeks maybe .I checked my plugs wires had my fuel filter replaced stopped going where I was gettn gas ..one day I was on the computer at work (oreillys autoparts ) and noticed my car had been involved in a recall at some point , but what they described was exactly what my car was doing .randomly turning off ..I was told by acura becauz my car was "fixed" during the first recall I needed to replace my ignition switch at my own cost ..I've owned my vehicle since 2006 .it is a safety issue .I'm afraid to drive my car to the acura dealer .it's about 90 minutes away .obviously over time the ignition switch wears out becauz I've only put 60,000 miles on it and I bout it with 65000.is my safety not a concern with acura .that how they have dealt with me.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura cl. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle lost power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.
The car is stalling during operation and the immobilization system light blinks. I then have trouble restarting the car. I've switched keys, but it does this with both of them. This is identical to the description of the reason for a previous recall. However, the dealership said the effected parts had already been replaced on my vehicle and wouldn't replace them again for free.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 acura cl. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was repaired per recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v423000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) but it did not remedy the failure. The dealer was contacted and refused to diagnose the problem unless he paid for the repairs. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance since they previously paid for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 181,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 acura 2.3cl. The contact was able to remove the key from the ignition, even when the vehicle was not in park and the engine was still running. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v423000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). The current mileage was approximately 130,000 and failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Tl*- the contact owns a 1999 acura 2.3 cl. While on an hill or a slight upgrade and the brake pedal was depressed the vehicle will roll backwards without warning. This happened when the vehicle was in the park. The road conditions were clear. There was a recall for the ignition switch interlock. The dealership replaced the ignition switch. The contact did not experience the problem until after the recall work had been completed. The dealership had not inspected the vehicle. The current mileage was 44,000. *ak update 5/3/07
Ltr submitting complaint re a defective alternator on his 1999 acura cl, attachments including an article. *ts
Questions about the 1999 Acura CL electrical
Does the 1999 Acura CL have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the electrical of the 1999 Acura CL, 22% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Acura CL electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 138,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Acura CL electrical?
Yes, 2 recalls: 03V423000, 02V120000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Acura CL have the most electrical problems?
The Acura CL model years with the most electrical complaints are 1998 (18 complaints), 1997 (15 complaints) and 1999 (11 complaints).
Other 1999 Acura CL problems
Transmission 13Engine 10Airbags 6Tires 6Steering 5Acceleration 2Brakes 2Visibility 2Body 1Fuel system 1Locks 1Seat belts 1
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