1999 acura tl. Consumer states problem with transmission failure *tgw the consumer stated the transmission failure occurred while driving down the highway at 70 MPH. The vehicle started jerking and the consumer lost total power. The consumer stated the vehicle was out of warranty, but well within the mileage range for repairs, but acura refused assistance.
1999 Acura TL: complete transmission failure
5 of the 157 complaints about the 1999 Acura TL describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 23 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
1999 acura 3.2tl with recalls that the consumer experienced but never received a recall. *kb the consumer stated the transmission failed and he had to pay for the repairs out of pocket. While driving on the highway at 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off with no warning. The consumer managed to pull over to the side of the road. The consumer was informed, the stalling was due to a defective ignition switch.
Automatic transmission failed. Will not change gears while vehicle in motion. This happened after the 2nd transmission has been replaced!
Internal transmission failure at 51,000 miles on my 1999 3.2 tl acura.
Transmission failure slipping, reving up several times, barely made it to auto shop in vehicle
Service bulletins that may apply
- You are required to install a remanufactured A/T (automatic transmission) and torque converter on any...
- 3.2 tl and 3.2 cl automatic transmission
- P1706 a/t switch short or open
- A/t solenoid replacement criteria
- Automatic transmission solenoid replacement criteria
- Repairing atf leaks under warranty
- Don't test-drive with the malfunction indicator lamp or d indicator on
- Atf (automatic transmission fluid) leaks from cooler line banjo bolt
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Acura TL transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1999 Acura TL?
5 of 157 owner complaints about the 1999 Acura TL (3%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Acura TL?
There are 0 recalls and 23 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Acura TL
Stalling 32Slipping 8Jerking 7Fire or smoke 5Power steering loss 5Sudden acceleration 5
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