1999 Acura CL engine problems

Filed Dec 14, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 248,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Apr 30, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 138,500 miles · IA

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.

Filed Apr 30, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 138,500 miles · IA

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.

Filed Sep 10, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 104,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Feb 21, 2013 · Engine · 120,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura cl. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer and the dealer performed a diagnostic test, but was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact called the manufacturer and the manufacturer advised that they would assign a service advisor to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jul 16, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · 50 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

Transmission failure: the problem starts with the following symptoms : failure to place the car in drive or to remove the key from the ignition when it is in park. Loss of power to the engine while driving in highway traffic(speed drops from 55 MPH to 0 MPH while actively driving on highway). Car will not advance speed when moving through an intersection. Check engine light repeatedly turns on. Was advised by the dealer to repair or replace the following: break lamp, v-tech filters, multiple service checks at owner's expense. Have had four transmissions installed by dealer. Dealer is now refusing to make necessary repairs.

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Body, Engine · DC

Boiling water leaked inside the vehicle on both the driver and passenger sides. *nm cc to the federal safety agency the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired. Two months later boiling water entered the vehicle again. The dealer blew air pressure through the pipes again to alleviate the problem. *nm

Filed Apr 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 101,174 miles · GA

Problems with the transmission and egr valve. *ph

Filed Oct 22, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 550 miles · NJ

The brakes overheated. The dealer was contacted and stated the problem was fixed. The consumer insisted that the problem still existed. *ak the radiator over heated. The cooling system was flushed out and inspected. *scc

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Engine · 98,577 miles · GA

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning oil was leaking from the radiator. Dealer notified. *ak there was a milky looking substance in the radiator. A crack in the engine passage caused engine oil to mix with coolant. *scc