1998 Acura Tl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe (6) · Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Acura Tl model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (24)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-01-01 · BJA46167 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sending vehicle data to tech line.
Equipment 2016-03-18 · B98015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
special tool loan program: under tools available for loan, the list has been updated.
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 2010-11-01 · SB-0708 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 steering feeling. *rm
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2004-04-01 · 04012004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
don't test-drive with the malfunction indicator lamp or d indicator on. acura. servicenews. april 2004. *tt
Air Bags 2004-02-01 · 02012004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
airbag on off switch. *eh
Air Bags:on-Off Switch Assembly 2004-01-16 · 104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
airbag on/off switch application chart. acura. tech line summary. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 24 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.