1999 Acura CL electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Acura CL — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 twice. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was taken to mcgrath acura of downtown chicago (1301…”
filed Dec 14, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura cl. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost all power without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle while in neutral and coasting. When the vehicle was shifted into drive, the power was lost again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but…”
filed Apr 12, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND…Campaign 03V423000 · Oct 27, 2003
- ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN…Campaign 02V120000 · May 16, 2002
Related service bulletins
Safety recall: ignition switch key interlock. *tt this bulletin supersedes 03/034, dated 01/15/2004. *tt
03034 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 28, 2004
Electrical System problems in other CL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 CL | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 CL | 4 | 9% |
| 2001 CL | 9 | 3% |
| 1998 CL | 18 | 33% |
| 1997 CL | 15 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Acura CL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.