1999 Acura TL Consumer Reviews
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Dangerous Gamble
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
This car was a graduation present to me after finishing high school, and I love it! However, it has let me down so so many times, which is really disappointing because its definitely my favorite car. This car has been nothing but trouble, though. We bought with 97k miles on it, and in less than a year had to performance over $3500 in work. Ignition coils fried and fans quit working, leaving me with an overheated undrivable car until repaired. Then a month later transmission problems became massive. Performed maintenance and fixed the issue for about a week, then while out of town the transmission failed altogether leaving us stranded in another state. I love my car but it has stolen my $$
Favorite Features
Sleek look, sunroof, quality sound, leather interior, and great performance (when working).
Suggested Improvements
TRANSMISSION, I swear this transmission is plagued with issues. and serious electrical problems have become common. I can't keep this car out of the shop for more than a month, and its so disappointing.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
10 years of ownership
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
Best ownership experience imaginable. Very reliable car. Transmission replaced at 19k miles. Replacement 4A still going strong at 220k miles. We had a problem with warped rotors. Build quality is phenomenal. Nearly 10 years of New England and mostly Canadian winters and the car looks incredible inside, outside, and underneath. MPG usually mid-twenties US mpg, about 30 Canadian mpg. Commutes 250 miles at 80+ mph several times per week, plus longer highway trips. Durability of trim pieces is amazing. Engine bulletproof, very smooth, and adequately powerful. Vinyl on edge of driver's seat will tend to crack while leather still looks new. Highly recommended car.
Favorite Features
Reliability, durability, comfort, power, amount of standard equipment, very reasonable price. I like the admittedly conservative exterior styling, and 3rd-gen TL wheels/tires make the 2nd gens much more aggressive and broad-shouldered (lowering 1" strongly recommended). Good stereo.
Suggested Improvements
Appearance of OE 16-inch wheels begins to degrade after exposure to just 1 winter of salty roads. Seats should be all leather. Better brakes.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
It Still Thinks It's a New Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
I LOVE my '99 TL 3.2 sedan. We bought it new for what we though was a huge amount of money but it has turned out to be a bargain. It still has a luxury ride after 118K miles. Other than brakes (once!) and fluid changes it has only needed a new starter. The secret is regular maintenance by an Acura dealer. I spent major $$ for the 105K tune-up which replaced everything that could be, including timing belt and water pump. What I got back was a car that drove like it was brand new after putting on new Michelins. It was a much better choice than buying a new TL and I highly recommend it. No transmission problems. Almost 60K on the first set of tires. Original plugs!!
Favorite Features
The Bose radio is awesome with the subwoofer. Quality is built in throughout. Highway driving is fun and relaxing. This engine is top notch. The engineers really know how to design a car to last. The leather is still in great shape. Sunroof, heated seats, power seats still work like new.
Suggested Improvements
We get 20 mpg around town and maybe 25 highway on expensive premium fuel but this engine makes this car what it is. My green paint is starting to fade after 9 years of FL sun. I can't complain.
9 out 9 people found this review helpful
1999 Acura TL Sedan
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
I purchased my Acura used with 92K miles. It now has 142K miles and continues to run strong. No issues other than routine maintenance. Great stereo system and ride quality. Gas mileage is so-so, but it runs fine on regular gas.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Could Have Been Much Better
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
I bought this car from an auction at 102,000 miles. The transmission died at 116,000 miles, and I mean it. The car left me on the highway. Figures most 1999 models had some kind of transmission problem. Besides the trans, I had various issues ranging from cat to the sensors and some other stuff costing me around $6000 including the trans. Overall do not buy it as a second owner. And the seats make annoying sounds and so does the dashboard and the sunroof. It is annoying, really. However I am sure that these problems are fixed on the 2004 tls so when i can afford one i will definitely buy it.
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Suggested Improvements
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
For Keeps
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
I bought this car ('99 3.2 Acura TL with navigation) really out of luck. I was looking for reliable vehicle as I drive up and down the coast (400 miles) almost every month. My experience with this vehicle has always been a possitive one. It's easy to maintain. Since the time I bought this car, the only maintenance I had to do was the usual oil change, break/tire change and the required 100k timing belt.
Favorite Features
Love the semi-sport shift, Bose sound system, and the navigation. The '99 acura navigation was one of the first generations, therefore it had a downside: (wear and tear) hard-drisk reading error, but could easily be fixed by upgrading to a cheaper yet better performance compact flash card.
Suggested Improvements
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Transmission Replaced 3 times!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
This vehicle was my favorite, wanted to keep it forever! Until I had to replace the transmission 3 times, so I dumped it at a pawn shop! Didn't have the conscience to sell it outright to a buyer, because of the tranny issue. I spoke with an employee of Honda Research and Development, and he told me there was an inherent transmission problem that wouldn't go away. He said to buy a Honda product newer than 2002. Other than that, I owned the car for over 4 years. Sexy car, but born with a lifetime defect that ended up costing me money, because the new transmissions were only covered under warranty for 10k miles. Don't buy it! It will cost you money!!
Favorite Features
Power, handling, sunroof, dimming rear view mirror, heated leather seats.
Suggested Improvements
4 out 6 people found this review helpful
Still Going
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
Bought the car new. Now has 220,000 miles! No trans or engine issues. Have replaced the power steering pump, otherwise no repairs, only scheduled maintenance. 25-28 mpg all the time.
Favorite Features
Seat heaters.
Suggested Improvements
Memory seating.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Quality vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
Own two 99 TLs and enjoy them immensely. Powerful engine, great acceleration. One car has NAV and that's fun. The 99 model NAV unit uses a hard drive and you need 7 cards for the US or you can reprogram the hard drive if you have the CD and a laptop. In 2000, Acura went to a DVD format and it's much better. Only gripe are the seats, good leather but very uncomfortable, too hard and not quite wide enough. Only mechanical problem is one car seems to keep warping the rotors and I think I will upgrade the rotors and pads next brake job. Requires premium fuel but get 23 city, 30 highway. Great entry level luxury car for the money
Favorite Features
Performance, handling.
Suggested Improvements
More comfortable seating.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Goodbye oldpaint
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Acura TL 4 Dr 3.2 Sedan
Review
Bought this car in 2004 with 42K, had 83K when some knucklehead ran a red light and I tagged him. Solid car, fun to drive, engineering, trim, I miss it. I'd buy another in a heartbeat.
Favorite Features
Safety, thank you! Air bags worked great, hit a large Dodge truck, pushed the front end in back to the tires and engine down, nothing came in the cab.
Suggested Improvements
Better gas mileage. Engine called for hi-octane gas, I know it could have been tuned to run on regular unleaded.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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