Model year guide

1999 Acura CL

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1999 Acura CL is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 14 on record.

1999 Acura CL — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1999 Acura CL at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints49
Typical price$1,754

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1999 Acura CL recalls 3

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #20V026000 · manufacturer #D8J, Z8G · 17/01/2020

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (…

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or …

Electrical System:ignition:switch NHTSA Campaign #03V423000 · manufacturer #03-088/03-034 · 27/10/2003

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."

Fix: DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT DETERMINES THE AMOUNT OF CYLINDER BODY WEAR. IF SIGNIFICANT WEAR IS INDICATED, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CYLINDER BODY, COLLAR, AND LATCH PLATE. IF NO SIGNS OF WEAR ARE INDICATED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LATCH PLATE WITH A REDESIGNED PART. OWNER …

Electrical System:ignition:switch NHTSA Campaign #02V120000 · 16/05/2002

ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1999 Acura CL common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

What's a 1999 Acura CL worth?

Low
$600
Typical price
$1,754
High
$3,500

From 12 comparable 1999 Acura CL listings.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 45

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 45.

This SKU is a bushing kit. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the retail package label for accuracy. If the label is incorrect, the customer may have difficulty locating the desired product. If the labels are left incorr…

Bulletin RFI20210312_BB64 · Equipment, Suspension · Mar 2021

Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.

Bulletin B98015 · Equipment · Mar 2016

"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TWO INDIVIDUAL PROCEDUR…

Bulletin B99-040 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel System, Other · Dec 2015

ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERING FEELING. *RM

Bulletin SB-0708 · Tires · Nov 2010

HOMELINK WON'T PROGRAM WITH AFTERMARKET REMOTES. *JB

Bulletin 090105 · Equipment · Sep 2005

P1706 A/T SWITCH SHORT OR OPEN. *EH

Bulletin 01162005 · Power Train · Jan 2005

DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT

Bulletin 04012004 · Power Train · Apr 2004

V6 ENGINE OIL LEAKS. *JB THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 01-041, DATED 10/29/2001. *TT

Bulletin 01041 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2004

SAFETY RECALL: IGNITION SWITCH KEY INTERLOCK. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 03/034, DATED 01/15/2004. *TT

Bulletin 03034 · Electrical System · Jan 2004

RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR CERTAIN CLS AND TLS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO ALL SALES, SERVICE AND PARTS MANAGERS. THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE OFF POSIT…

Bulletin 102703 · Power Train · Oct 2003

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CL. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 3

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1999 Acura CL. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Airbag

Issue: On certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. In some cases, this could cause an airbag not to fully inflate, while in others it could cause it to deploy with more force than normal. It could also cause the inflator to rupture. If the airbag inflator ruptures, small pieces of metal could be pro…

Transport Canada #2020014 · Jan 2020

Other

On certain vehicles, the ignition switch may wear excessively and prevent proper interlock operation, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the off position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to Park. If the vehicle operator does not shift to Park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could o…

Transport Canada #2003276 · Nov 2003

Electrical

On certain vehicles electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade due to the high electrical current passing through the switch when the vehicle is started. Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

Transport Canada #2002096 · May 2002

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Acura CL

The Acura CL is a midsize four passenger coupe manufactured and marketed by Honda's Acura brand across two generations from 1997–2003 model years.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1999 Acura CL trims & engines on record

Trims
3 · 2.3
Engines
3.0L 4-cyl 200 hp · 2.3L 4-cyl 150 hp

1999 Acura CL vehicles on record

1999 Acura CL 1999 Acura CL 319UYA2257XL006151 1999 Acura CL 1999 Acura CL 319UYA2253XL001545 1999 Acura CL 1999 Acura CL 2.319UYA3158XL003928 1999 Acura CL 1999 Acura CL 319UYA2253XL002193 1999 Acura CL 1999 Acura CL 2.319UYA3257XL001523 1999 Acura CL 1999 Acura CL 319UYA225XXL005446 1999 Acura CL 1999 Acura CL 319UYA2251XL005139 1999 Acura CL 1999 Acura CL 2.319UYA3259XL005220 1999 Acura CL 1999 Acura CL 2.319UYA3253XL006959 1999 Acura CL 1999 Acura CL 319UYA2259XL011285 1999 Acura CL 1999 Acura CL 319UYA2251XL009868 1999 Acura CL 1999 Acura CL 319UYA2257XL011799 1999 Acura CL 1999 Acura CL 319UYA2253XL010679 1999 Acura CL 1999 Acura CL 2.319UYA3251XL001324

Other Acura CL model years

2008 2003 2002 2001 1998 1997

1999 Acura CL — frequently asked questions

Does the 1999 Acura CL have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1999 Acura CL. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Acura CL?

Across all 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, electrical system, air bags.

How much is a 1999 Acura CL worth?

Comparable 1999 Acura CL listings run roughly $600–$3,500, typically around $1,754 (from 12 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.