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1999 Acura TL Reliability Rating
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Minimal Problems
Moderate Problems
Significant Problems
Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Passages or the EGR valve, the Evaporative (EVAP) Bypass Solenoid valve, and the Catalytic Converter. The cost to repair the EGR passages and the EGR valve is estimated at $74.08 for the parts and $195 for the labor. The cost to replace only the EGR valve is estimated at $169 and $32.50 labor. Acura has extended the warranty on EGR system related trouble codes to 8 years or 80,000 miles. The cost to replace the EVAP solenoid valve is $52.50 and $32.50 for the labor. The cost to replace the Catalytic Converter is from $550-$850, and $39 for the labor. This part is included in the Emission Controls warranty by Acura for 8 years or 80,000 miles. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Automatic Transmission. The cost to replace the Automatic Transmission with a remanufactured unit is estimated at $3000 and $448.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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Minimal Problems
Moderate Problems
Significant Problems
Moderate Problems
