Acura 2.3cl 1999
Model 2.3cl made in 1999 by Acura got 14 consumer complains as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.3 and 3.0.
Model 1999
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 22/30/25 | 24.7/38/29.3175 | Regular | 690 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.3 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 24/31/27 | 27/40.3/31.7092 | Regular | 638 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 3.0 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 20/28/23 | 21.7454/35.8907/26.4335 | Regular | 750 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 03034 | 01/28/2004 | 03034 | 10008533 | Safety recall: ignition switch key interlock. *tt this bulletin supersedes 03/034, dated 01/15/2004. *tt | 08/04/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 01037 | 10/22/2001 | 626253 | Information regarding coolant leak from the engine block. *jb | 12/13/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 01037 | 04/15/2002 | 01037 | 633362 | Subject regarding coolant leaking where the connecting pipe fits into the engine block. *tt | 09/23/2002 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 010200 | 02/01/2000 | 618758 | Brief information regarding the oil pump o-ring for 1998 and 1999 2.3cl models. *tt | 04/24/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 03001 | 01/27/2003 | 10000991 | Malfunction indicator lamp comes on with diagnostic trouble code p1457 evap bypass solenoid valve failure. *tt | 04/10/2003 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | 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 steeri | 05/24/2011 | |
| SB-0708 | 11/01/2010 | 10037486 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 99001 | 04/29/2002 | 99001 | 633346 | Service bulletin information regarding power windows that do not work. *tt | 09/23/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/31/2011 | 161000 | ||
| The car is stalling during operation and the immobilization system light blinks. i then have trouble restarting the car. i've switched keys, but it does this with both of them. this is identical to the description of the reason for a previous recall. however, the dealership said the effected parts had already been replaced on my vehicle and wouldn't replace them again for free. | |||
| 12/24/2006 | 100000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 acura 2.3cl. the contact was able to remove the key from the ignition, even when the vehicle was not in park and the engine was still running. the manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 03v423000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). the current mileage was approximately 130,000 and failure mileage was approximately 100,000. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 44000 | 4 | 01/01/2002 |
| Tl*- the contact owns a 1999 acura 2.3 cl. while on an hill or a slight upgrade and the brake pedal was depressed the vehicle will roll backwards without warning. this happened when the vehicle was in the park. the road conditions were clear. there was a recall for the ignition switch interlock. the dealership replaced the ignition switch. the contact did not experience the problem until after the recall work had been completed. the dealership had not inspected the vehicle. the current mileage was 44,000. *ak update 5/3/07*tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/15/2003 | 98577 | 1 | 11/06/1998 |
| Consumer stated that while driving and without warning oil was leaking from the radiator. dealer notified. *ak there was a milky looking substance in the radiator. a crack in the engine passage caused engine oil to mix with coolant. *scc *jb | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 04/09/2004 | 78000 | 1 | 12/03/1999 |
| The driver's side door failed to open. the consumer was concerned in case of emergency he will be trapped inside. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 76000 | 1 | 01/01/1999 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 acura 2.3 cl. the vehicle was turned on and the gear was shifted to reverse. while driving 5 mph in reverse, the transmission was heard shifting and the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward and crashed into a vehicle. the brake was applied, however; the vehicle would not stop until it crashed into a wall. the air bags deployed. the vehicle was towed. the insurance company determined the vehicle to be destroyed. the current and failure mileages were 76,000. the consume provided medical and insurance bills for the accident. updated 09/19/07 *tr | |||
| 07/08/2003 | 02/21/2003 | ||
| There is a transmission problem with acura 1999 2.3cl. a heavy rattling noise comes when i drive the car 20-30 mph or when i try to accelerate from halt. the noise is sometimes so heavy and frightening, that i had to pull over my car on the shoulder for atleast 6-8 times. i went to the dealer, asking to repair, but he said that this is a problem with all 4cyl engines of that year. | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 05/31/2011 | 161000 | ||
| The car is stalling during operation and the immobilization system light blinks. i then have trouble restarting the car. i've switched keys, but it does this with both of them. this is identical to the description of the reason for a previous recall. however, the dealership said the effected parts had already been replaced on my vehicle and wouldn't replace them again for free. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | DULUTH | 30096 | ACURA CARLAND | 770 623 9211 |
| IL | DES PLAINES | 60018 | O'HARE HONDA | (847) 297-5700 |