1999 Acura Cl Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1999 Acura Cl, and owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1999 Acura Cl
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags)
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…
Remedy: 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…
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Switch (electrical system)
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."
Remedy: 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…
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Switch (electrical system)
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.
Remedy: 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…
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Acura Cl have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 107,737 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura cl. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the battery and alternator were replaced twic”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 14, 2020 · Electrical system
“Unable to get the AIRBAG replaced after more than 6 months of the recall notice. I contacted acura and their local dealers but was being bounced around without any update in terms of parts availabilit”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2020 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 Acura CL (2.3CL/3.0CL). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–24 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17–21 / 26–29 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.3/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Acura Cl model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Acura Cl model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Acura Cl | 2 | 82 |
| 1998 Acura Cl | 5 | 55 |
| 1999 Acura Cl | 3 | 49 |
| 2000 Acura Cl | 0 | 11 |
| 2001 Acura Cl | 3 | 271 |
| 2002 Acura Cl | 2 | 44 |
| 2003 Acura Cl | 5 | 73 |
| 2004 Acura Cl | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1999 Acura Cl
How do I know if my 1999 Acura Cl has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1999 Acura Cl; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Acura dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V120000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Acura models
- MDX3,296 complaints
- TL3,118 complaints
- RDX2,164 complaints
- TLX891 complaints
- TSX671 complaints
- Integra657 complaints
- RL423 complaints
- Legend382 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.