Overview & Reviews

The TL has been redesigned for 1999, with everything just getting better. The 2.5-liter engine is gone, making way for an all-new 3.2-liter V6. The transmission has been refined, the interior design makes better use of space, and the exterior is updated.

• Near-luxury pricing with full-luxury equipment.

• Styling may be too conservative, and where are the side airbags?

User Reviews:

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  Will buy another Acura - 1999 Acura TL
  By Roger - August 4 - 1:29 pm

  I bought my Acura with 44k miles and I have 238k now. Ive only had to replace a burnt ignition coil. Had to change the motor mount...going too fast over a RR track..my bad!!! I changed all belts at 144k and do my own maintenance. No tranny problems. This is a great car and my girlfriend wants one now.

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  I love my car - 1999 Acura TL
  By I.luv.acura - July 27 - 1:41 pm

  I love my car! I bought it used with 189,00 miles. The previous owner treated it badly, so I have to replace fans and radiator, the relay system had to be changed, routers changed and a long overdue filter change. I also had to replace the struts and front wheel bearings. This didnt bother me too bad because all of these things were original parts from 10 years ago. All I do now is routine maintenance and she drives like a dream.

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  Change transmissions every 50,000 miles - 1999 Acura TL
  By frances - July 25 - 12:47 am

  Overall, I love the car... but it is now on its fourth transmission with 150,000 miles. Since no one I told my situation to wanted to offer any compensation, I doubt Ill purchase another Acura. Obviously the problem is common, so it seems Acura should step up to the plate!

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  Reliable - 1999 Acura TL
  By bsprings - June 9 - 6:11 pm

  Bought my 99 used via eBay for $11,000. Had about 80k miles. Ive put nearly 50k miles on it. On highway, I routinely get 25 mpg. Other than routine maintenance (timing belt, oil, brakes, etc.) have had no significant problems. One ignition switch issue was covered under warranty. I am planning to run it til it hits 200k. Only complaints: radio reception is mediocre. Seats could be a bit firmer. I rode in a 2002 TL-S and liked those much better. Great car for the money -- particularly used.

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  Do not buy - 1999 Acura TL
  By nathalie mcgill - April 15 - 6:43 pm

  I bought my car at the auto store in Miami and since the first day I got my car I had nothing but problems. I replace my transmission last year in nov of 2008 and my transmission went out again in April of 2009. I think I got played and I still make payments on this car. I cant get out of it.

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  99 TL - 1999 Acura TL
  By marfay2` - February 16 - 5:24 pm

  Bought this car in 2002 w/32000 miles. Now has 98500 & is still going strong. No tranny issues (those were mostly the later model 5sp AT). Other than normal maint have replaced ignition switch twice and egr once. Other than that great car & runs like new.

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  Irreplaceable - 1999 Acura TL
  By Julia - November 30 - 11:14 pm

  I bought my 99 TL with 99K miles and couldnt have bought a better car. I have had all of the scheduled maintenance done on it at Firestone. No need to go to the dealership for any repairs. This week my catalytic converter is messed up and will have to be replaced. Firestone said that they are seeing a lot of those in a variety of makes and models because of the shift to ethanol. 152000 miles and one trip to the repair shop for something other than maintenance. The only complaint is that the auto day/night mirror is now tinted permanently on the bottom and not at all on the top. A little annoying.

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  Terrible transmission - 1999 Acura TL
  By Sam - October 6 - 9:30 am

  Wheel bearings have been replaced 3 times, worst is transmission was replaced at 7K, 50K and 100K miles. Reliability of this vehicle is very poor. Honda should be ashamed of this car.

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  Dangerous Gamble - 1999 Acura TL
  By Marc - August 4 - 9:34 am

  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 $$

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  10 years of ownership - 1999 Acura TL
  By JFD - June 19 - 2:24 pm

  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 drivers seat will tend to crack while leather still looks new. Highly recommended car.