1999 Acura TL engine problems

Filed Nov 4, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 225,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura tl. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled and the engine stopped. The brake warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to turn the key to the off position, shift into park, and turn the key in the ignition in order for the vehicle to start. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. Two days later, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 225,000. Updated 01/25/2017*ct the consumer has since sold the vehicle. Updated 02/14/17.

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 198,000 miles · FL

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 ??

Filed Aug 13, 2015 · Engine · 132,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura tl. The contact stated that when decelerating, the engine stalled and the key warning light illuminated. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 163,900 miles · FL

The vehicle jerk when you shift the gears would slip intermittently while in drive, reverse. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the transmission may go out,the tcc solenoid and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 163,000 miles · MD

On 3/15/14 my 1999 acura tl stalled/engine shut of completely without any warning while driving on the highway at 65 MPH. 2nd time it happened, I was driving 40 MPH on 3/22/14 & 3rd time it happened I was driving 10 MPH on 3/27/14. Each time it happened the engine shut off completely but, the radio and warning light in the dash flashed on and off. I was able to coast to a stop without power steering. After 3-4 attemps to restart the car, I was able to drive off without incident. It happens so random and without warning that I am terrified to drive this car. The car has had a recall of the ignition switch performed in 2003 by the acura dealer. On 3/24/14 I took the car to the dealer and they have trouble diagnosing the problem. They kept the car for 4 days. They replaced the main fuel relay, performed an engine diagnostic check, performed a recall on the ignition interlock and road tested the car. I picked up the car on 3/27/14 and it stalled later that day as I was driving away from my home. I took the car back to the dealer on 3/28/14 and they still have the car. I want the ntsa to investigate this engine stall issue with the 1999 acura tl. I called acura client relations to report the problem on 3/26/14. I asked them to seriously look into this complaint. I believe ntsa should get involved to get acura to check/rebuild the faulty ignition switch and conduct a fresh recall. This is a dangerous & serious problem that is similar to the recent gm ignition switch recall. Any vehicle that suddenly and silently shut down while driving instantly and without warning needs ntsa's immediate attention before injurys and deaths occur. I have lost all faith in acura to successfully repair this ignition switch/stalling issue and call upon ntsa to get involved to investigate this complaint to do what it is supposed to do..save lives and prevent injuty.

Filed Dec 22, 2011 · Engine · 116,500 miles · CA

I was driving at approx. 45 MPH when I felt my car die, all my gauges went down and I lost power steering. Luckily I was close to an intersection and pulled to the side of the road. I put the car in park and it started again. Then on the way home, it did the same thing in the middle of a busy road. The car died and I pulled over and tried to start it several times. It finally started and now I am scared to drive it! I looked on the acura forums- http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=719910 acura had a recall for the ignition switch. However, they only replace it once and unfortunately it appears that several people have had to replace their ignition switches several times. Acura only pays for the 1st replacement. That's an outrage! This is dangerous. I had my kids in the car and these [xxx] car manufacturers need to step up and fix their liabilities and get it right. They have a responsibility to make their product safe and care for the lives of the people that have purchased their vehicles. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 26, 2011 · Engine · FL

I was about to come to a complete stop at a stop sign in the parking lot (about 6 feet from stop sign) and the car shut off completely. I was going about 10 miles/hr. I started the car - no response; it was dead. Turned on 4 way hazard lights and tried to start it agin - still nothing. Made a phone call to a friend. After about 5 minutes, started the car again and this time it started. How scary!!

Filed Jan 5, 2010 · Engine · 170,000 miles · FL

Out of the whole month of dec until now,I am driving down the road, and my car just cuts off, no warning at all, I have almost been in 2 accidents due to this as I have a small child, I am concerned about this..also my check engine n emissions light has been on since acura fixed my transmission back in 2005 why did they not check the recalls for this? I had no clue about the recalls as I was the new owner of what I thought was a 'safe" car for my child!never again will I purchase one of these. I am a single mother who needs this completed not my fault this car had recalls...

Filed Nov 10, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · 101,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura 3.2 tl. While driving the transmission slips gears. The transmission had internal failure. There was an extended warranty for the transmission. However, since the warranty had expired he was ineligible for a free replacement of the transmission. The current mileage is 103,000. The failure mileage was 101,000. Updated 01/05/10 *bf the consumer also stated the egr valve was defective. The consumer stated acura extended the warranty coverage for the egr valve. The egr valve was stuck and had to be replaced. Updated 01/07/10.

Filed Jul 22, 2009 · Engine · 170,000 miles · OK

Car engine stalls while driving. This problem was addressed with a recall in 2004 which replaced the ignition switch. The car is a 1999 acura 3.2tl. I called honda recently and was informed that the repair was a one-time fix only. My question is whether the switch was in fact replaced and if it was replaced why is it failing? Conversations with auto mechanics indicate the switch should never fail if the design is sound. Since june 22, 2009, the engine has stalled a number of times. I only recently determined that the cause of the stalling was the ignition switch problem.