Sell your 1999 Acura TL for cash

The 1999 Acura TL is a midsize car that came with a 3.2L 6-cyl engine. At 27 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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1999 Acura TL at a glance

Body styleMidsize Cars
Engines3.2L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
Fuel economy17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$4,100 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂444 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA1 configuration
Age27 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 27 years old, most of a 1999 TL's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a midsize car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1999 TL. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 117,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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1999 Acura TL recalls

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 1999 Acura TL. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsJan 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V026000

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…

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios incr

Electrical SystemJan 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V025000

On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.

Risk: If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.

Electrical SystemOct 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V423000

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."

Risk: If the vehicle operator does not shift to "park" before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.

Electrical SystemMay 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V120000

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.

Risk: Worn contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Common 1999 TL problems

Owners have filed 157 complaints about the 1999 Acura TL with NHTSA. 17 reports involved a crash and 4 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 9 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System34
  • Power Train26
  • Electrical System17
  • Air Bags11
  • Unknown or Other11
  • Vehicle Speed Control10

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System117,000 mi
  • Power Train85,000 mi
  • Electrical System115,000 mi
  • Air Bags190,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other55,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control99,000 mi

1999 Acura TL service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 144 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1999 Acura TL. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Power Train15
  • Service Brakes11
  • Equipment9
  • Unknown or Other8
  • Electrical System7
  • Engine and Engine Cooling5

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2018 · B18034

    Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The a

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2018 · BBOM08092018901

    Dealer message - Today, Acura is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Acura vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service pa

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2017 · B90-009

    Service bulletin - You are required to install a remanufactured A/T (automatic transmission) and torque converter on any vehicle with an internal failure that calls for A

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2017 · BJA46167

    Sending vehicle data to tech line.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 1999 Acura TL.

Electrical SystemPE05002 · opened Jan 2005, closed Feb 2005Led to recall 05V025000

Ignition-park interlock

The above failure report counts are for model year (my) 1999 - 2001 honda accord models that were not within the scope of a related honda recall action (NHTSA 03v423); these vehicles were investigated by odi under defect petition (dp) 04-006.complaint information for other models and model years was not obtained by odi

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Selling a 1999 TL: questions

How much is a 1999 Acura TL worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 1999 TL that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 1999 TLs that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 1999 TL with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1999 Acura TL; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 1999 TL?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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