Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Acura CL
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Acura CL has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 48 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V026000 Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V423000 HONDA/IGNITION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V120000 HONDA/IGNITION SWITCH NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 5 complaints
- Steering 5 complaints
Of the 48 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 48 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Acura CL has an average reliability rating based on limited data. With 48 owner complaints and three recall campaigns, most issues relate to the powertrain and electrical system, specifically the ignition switch. The recalls also address critical safety systems like airbags, which may impact repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ignition switch | Unknown | $200–$400 | occasional |
| powertrain | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
| airbag inflator | Unknown | $300–$700 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake servicing
- Coolant system check
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Ignition switch issues
- Transmission slipping
- Airbag warning lights
- Engine overheating
- Unusual vibrations while driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Acura CL at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.