Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Acura TL
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Acura TL has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #99V227000 HONDA/TRANSMISSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V069000 HONDA/BALL JOINTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 9 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Of the 20 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 20 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 1998 Acura TL has a moderate number of recalls and complaints, primarily in the engine and transmission areas. However, the issues correlate with normal wear for vehicles of this age, resulting in an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 120,000–150,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| transmission | 100,000–130,000 miles | $1,800–$3,500 | common |
| ball joint | 90,000–120,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
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 pad replacement
- Coolant flush and fill
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotations
- Battery replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Engine overheating
- Ball joint noises
- Electrical issues
- Fluid leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Acura TL at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.