My 99 will unexpectedly shut off while driving down the road whether it be 5 miles an hour or 60 miles an hour. When this happens all power is off then kicks itself back on but won’t start until about 5 minutes to 10 minutes later and then runs smoothly but sometimes it will shut off again and take longer to start.
1999 Acura TL electrical problems
58 complaints (37% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 115,000. 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 58
- of this car's complaints
- 37%
- typical mileage
- 115,000
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
- Ignition: switch17
- Ignition8
- Instrument cluster/panel1
At what mileage
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Acura TL electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Acura TL electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, 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 driver 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 confirms interlock function. Vehicles will be updated with a redesigned interlock lever free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009 or acura at 1‑800‑382‑2238.
Recall number 05V025000 · Recall details
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
Related investigations
Ignition-park interlock
The above failure report counts are for model year (my) 1999 - 2001 honda accord models that were not within the scope of a related honda recall action (the federal safety agency 03v423); these vehicles were investigated by odi under defect petition (dp) 04-006.complaint information for other models and model years was not obtained by odi.the noted population indicates the number of vehicles (including the my 2002 accord plus the prelude and tl models) that are within the scope of honda?s new recall (the federal safety agency 05v‑025, honda p68, p69); 402,525 of these were investigated in dp04-006.seepart 573 documents related to 05v‑025 for further detail on other models and mys.odi notes that, according to honda?s analysis, interlock system warranty rates for the tl and prelude models involved in 05v‑025 are similar to those of the accord models.information provided by honda during dp04-006 indicates that certain vehicles containing interlock systems made by its japanese lock manufacturing facility may contain defective internal components.in combination with certain wear and usage factors, this may lead to a condition that prevents the system from blocking removal of the ignition key when the vehicle is not in park.if the driver leaves the transmission in a non-park position and fails to set the hand brake when parking, the vehicle may roll away and crash.interlock systems manufactured by honda?s u.s. Lock manufacturer do not appear to contain this defect and are therefore not included in the recall action. In a letter dated january 27, 2005, honda advised that it will conduct a safety recall to either upgrade (for operative systems) or repair (for inoperative systems) subject interlock systems with new design level components that do not contain the defect.
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What 1999 Acura TL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
At random times the engine dies while driving the car which has resulted in unsafe handling and loss of power steering while in traffic conditions. I was unaware of a recall (02V120000) until recently. I have owned this car sense 2002 and the current millage is 109,000 miles. I contacted Findlay Acura in Henderson NV. and they stated there was no recall on the ignition switch which I have recently found that there was as noted above. Can you contact the Dealer on my behalf as I am under the impression that the dealer is suppose to replace the defective part at no cost as it does cause an unsafe condition when it occurs. Engine just dies without warning. There has not been an independent assessment of the condition as it occurs on a random basis and of course, never occurs when you want it to.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura tl. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the same failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to hansel acura (2979 corby ave, santa rosa, ca 95407) where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 320,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura tl. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to various independent mechanics who had provided several repair solutions but they did not repair the condition. The vehicle was not yet inspected and diagnosed by a dealer. The contact was not made aware and did not receive notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v423000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
My car shuts off while driving. It puts my children and myself at risk. It has happened numerous times.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura tl. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura tl. When the gear shifter was in the drive position, the key fell out of the ignition. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v025000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,450.
Engine shuts off while driving at about 65 MPH causing the car to lose speed, hard to steer and hard to brake. I heard that there was a recall about this cars (acura).with the same (switch) problem. Why my car is not included ??
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura tl. While the vehicle was in gear and the brake pedal was depressed, the key independently fell out of the ignition and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after multiple attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed as an ignition switch failure. The contact was advised that the failure may be a part of an open recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura tl. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000. The VIN was not available.
Questions about the 1999 Acura TL electrical
Does the 1999 Acura TL have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 58 complaints about the electrical of the 1999 Acura TL, 37% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1999 Acura TL electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 115,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Acura TL electrical?
Yes, 3 recalls: 05V025000, 03V423000, 02V120000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Acura TL have the most electrical problems?
The Acura TL model years with the most electrical complaints are 1999 (58 complaints), 2006 (31 complaints) and 2005 (28 complaints).
Other 1999 Acura TL problems
Transmission 37Engine 17Airbags 13Acceleration 10Steering 8Visibility 7Body 6Brakes 6Lights 5Tires 4Seat belts 3Fuel system 2Suspension 2Driver assistance 1Seats 1Wheels 1
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