1999 acura rl. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.
The worst 1999 Acura RL problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags9
- Visibility4
- Seat belts3
- Electrical2
- Fuel system2
- Transmission2
- Brakes1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Acura RL
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1‑888‑234‑2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1‑800‑255‑6727.
Recall number 20V026000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A transmission case bolt can loosen and fall out allowing the transmission to disengage from the differential.
- Risk
- The vehicle could lose power to the drive wheels without warning. Also, shifting the transmission into the park position would not lock the wheels, and a parked vehicle could move unexpectedly if the parking brake is not set.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a redesigned bolt.
Recall number 99V227000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Acura RL 78
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint
- Sending vehicle data to tech line.
- Navigation system information.
- Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
- This bulletin updates the troubleshooting procedures for DTC P1456 (evap control system leakage [fuel tank...
- Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem...
- Acura service campaign: warranty extension: opds unit or opds sensor triggers SRS dtc's 15-1, 15-2, 15-3
- Homelink won't program with aftermarket remotes
- Speedometer shops CAN transfer odometer mileage
- Cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes
1999 Acura RL fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 |
What 1999 Acura RL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura rl. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called radley acura (5823 columbia pike, falls church, va 22041, (703) 824-5700) and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 1999 acura rl. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Courtesy acura (3701 nicholasville rd, lexington, ky 40503) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Car had electrical malfunction the odometer keep having equal numbers alot of the time. Also acceleration kept changing on its own. As I was driving and also on the highway going towards oregon. In july of 2016.
Srs light illumimated. Took to acura dealer, stated opds sensor and/or opds unit failure. $1200-$1600 to replace 1 or 2 units. Airbags will not deploy in event of impact. This is totally a safety issue and should be covered by the manufacturer.
Honda / acura is refusing to honor the below extended warranty (s/b 06-008) on my vehicle (which is within stated mileage limits but outside the arbitrary time limits) which has been demonstrating the indicated problem with the opds for about one year. Their file number is b012015-05-2601760.their stated solution is for me to pay for repairs! They (melisa) states I need to pay for diagnosis at an acura dealer with absolutely no assurance of a reimbursement or a factory paid repair. As they have acknowledged the fault in the service bulletin and there are numerous reports of this fault published on line it should be up to the manufacturer to make repairs. It appears to me they covered up what should be an official recall with the expired extended warranty. Http://acurazine.com/forums/problems-fixes-70/SRS-indicator-light-warranty-extension-478199/ https://repairpal.com/sensor-problems-in-ABS-may-cause-SRS-light-to-turn-on-519 date: april 5, 2006 to: all acura sales, service & parts managers from: american honda service division re: warranty extension announcement on march 2, 2006, we announced an opds (occupant position detection system) warranty extension for certain 200103 3.2cls, 200102 mdxs, 199903 3.5rls, selected 2004 rls, 200204 rsxs, and 200003 3.2tls. Some affected vehicles may have a problem with the opds that causes the SRS indicator to stay on with one or more SRS dtcs. To ensure continued reliability with the opds, affected vehicles have an extended warranty on the opds unit and the opds sensor. These parts are now covered for 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Customer notification ... For detailed repair, VIN, and warranty information, see s/b 06-008, warranty extension: opds unit or opds sensor triggers SRS dtc(s) 15-1, 15-2, 15-3.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura rl. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, a gritty liquid began to secrete from the rear view mirror. The liquid splattered on the instrument panel, steering wheel and the front seats and began to disintegrate the leather where it was not wiped away. The liquid also caused irritation to the contact's skin. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 144,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura rl. The contact stated that while accelerating from a traffic stop, the vehicle exhibited a loud noise and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura rl. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a loud noise and stalled on the highway. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 99v227000 (power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 138,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 acura 3.5rl. Approximately 2 to 3 weeks after purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed that the SRS warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the fuses were defective. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred approximately four weeks later. The failure has occurred intermittently for the past seven years. In april of 2008, the contact received a notice informing her to take the vehicle to the dealer to have the occupant position detection system (opds) replaced. A diagnostic test was performed and the dealer stated that they only needed to replace the sensor, but not the control unit. The vehicle was repaired; however, the SRS indicator began illuminating on the instrument panel approximately three weeks later. The manufacturer informed her to take the vehicle back to the dealer for another diagnostic test. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 78,000 and failure mileage was 17,000.
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Questions about the 1999 Acura RL
Is the 1999 Acura RL reliable?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 1999 Acura RL, 2.2 times a typical RL model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Acura RL?
Airbags, with 9 complaints, typically around 110,250 miles. Next is visibility (4).
How many recalls does the 1999 Acura RL have?
2 recalls, covering air bags and power train.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Acura RL airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 20V026000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Acura RL have bad airbags?
The Acura RL model years with the most airbags complaints are 2005 (36 complaints), 2000 (26 complaints) and 2002 (18 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1999 Acura RL get?
Official estimates for the 1999 Acura RL range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16 city and 22 highway.
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