Acura Rl 1999

Model Rl made in 1999 by Acura got 13 consumer complains as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and fuel system, other. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.

Model 1999

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
99100110/01/1999610255Information on diagnosing and repairing side airbag warning light. *tt04/24/2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
9902506/14/1999606303Concerns with the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0133 or p0153 stored. *tt08/16/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
50505/16/200510016260Cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes. *tt09/06/2005
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
B99000906/21/1999B960020606305Information regarding the navigation system warranty exchange program. *tt08/16/1999
9602506/14/199996025606104Information on the navigation system component exchange program. *tt08/09/1999
9900806/14/1999606105Information on the navigation system locking up or resetting. *tt08/09/1999
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
16100010/16/2000618744Campaign responsibility report for seat belt buckle product update campaign. *tt04/24/2001
B99002210/29/1999610262Some vehicles may exhibit a faulty driver's seat buckle switch causing the srs indicator to come on and the system to store dtc 9-3 (faulty seat belt buckle switch). *tt04/24/2000
9904610/29/1999610242Some vehicles built within vin jh4ka9 ... xc009258 may exhibit a faulty driver's seat belt buckle switch causing the srs indicator to come on and the system to store diagnostic trouble code 9-3 (faulty driver's seat belt buckle switch).04/21/2000
SEATS
0001002/28/2000610248Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak or crunch from the driver's seat on vehicles built from vin jh4ka ... yc000001 thru jh4ka ... yc006683. *tt04/24/2000
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
0106200106/01/2001623649Subject regarding srs dtc 15-3, faulty opds sensor code. *yd10/29/2001
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
0002207/17/2000613945Concerns with a clunk from the steering wheel when turning the wheel more than 90 degrees on vehicles from vin jh4ka9 ... yc000001 thru jh4ka9 ... yc009203. *tt09/21/2000
99100110/01/1999610254Some may exhibit a clunk feel / sound when turning the steering wheel. *tt04/24/2000
STRUCTURE - BODY
0000503/27/2000610580Some vehicles from vin jh4ka9 ... yc000001 thru jh4ka9 ... yc005649 may exhibit rattle type noise from the rear of the moonroof while driving over rough or bumpy roads with the sunshade open. *tt05/08/2000
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
SB-070811/01/201010037486Acura: 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 steeri05/24/2011
SB-070811/01/201010037486Ready05/24/2011
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9903007/06/1999610239Experiencing a humming noise that lasts 2 or 3 seconds coming from the dashboard area immediately after starting a cold engine on vehicles built within vin jh4ka9 ... xc010228. *tt04/21/2000
9902707/12/1999610237Some vehicles builth within vin jh4ka9 ... xc008991 may exhibit wind noise from the center of the dashboard. *tt04/21/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
12/04/200681000108/01/2006
 Dt*: the contact stated upon placing the key in the ignition, the airbag warning light illuminated and remained on. the contact referred to the owner's manual which indicated if the airbag warning light was illuminated, it was inoperative. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the supplemental front airbags failed, and the buckle assembly for the right front passenger seat belt needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was alerted.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
09/02/200781395101/15/2002
 Engine quit while driving because of failure of efi relay which cut off power to the fuel pump. had to have car towed. part was replaced - old part not available. 1) i was pulling out of a parking lot into a local street when the engine died. fortunately, there was no traffic near and i was able to push the car back into an adjacent lot. 2) however, if i had been on the freeway just one block away, i would have lost power steering, power brakes, and have been in much heavier traffic, which could easily have led to a high-speed collision. 3) i had the car towed to an independent shop where, for $300, they diagnosed the failure and replaced the defective part. the mechanic commented that the design of supplying power to the fuel pump through two different relays was poorly thought out.
OTHER
01/02/2001105/01/1999
 I need to know what the navigation exchange program is as i have the same problem it seems. also on the second failure my air bag light came on is this in danger in air bag deploying? i have asthma and don't need this happening.
POWER TRAIN
01/01/2013170000
 Tl* the contact owns a 1999 acura rl. the contact stated that while accelerating from a traffic stop, the vehicle exhibited a loud noise and failed to accelerate. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 170,000.
01/01/2013170000
 Tl - the contact owns owns 1999 acura rl. the contact stated that while attempting pulling off from traffic light, the vehicle made a loud noise and it failed to move forward without any warning lights. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the technician was unable to diagnosed the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 170,000.pm
04/05/2012138000
 Tl-the contact owns a 1999 acura rl. the contact stated that the vehicle emitted a loud noise and stalled on the highway. the dealer diagnosed that the transmission would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified, but the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 99v227000 (power train:automatic transmission). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 138,000. sm.
04/05/2012138000
 Tl- the contact owns a 1999 acura rl. the contact stated that the vehicle made a loud noise and stalled on the highway. the dealer diagnosed that the transmission would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified, but the nhtsa campaign id number: 99v227000 (power train:automatic transmission) recall did not include the vin. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 138,000. nw
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
12/04/200681000108/01/2006
 Dt*: the contact stated upon placing the key in the ignition, the airbag warning light illuminated and remained on. the contact referred to the owner's manual which indicated if the airbag warning light was illuminated, it was inoperative. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the supplemental front airbags failed, and the buckle assembly for the right front passenger seat belt needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was alerted.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
1
 Abs system failed to respond resulting in rear end collision. mjs
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
07/01/2004103000209/20/1999
 Regulator for rear window is defective on two separate occasions. *jb

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