AI Damage1999 Acura 3.0L: common problems
Owners of the 1999 Acura 3.0L filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 33% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 33% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 4 Structure 17% of all complaints
- Air bags: 2 complaints (33% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (17% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Takata recall: I was involved in an mva (7/31/2015) the "at fault" party failed to yield the right of way, among numerous other negligence to be proven at trial. I was the only individual occupying the vehicle vin number: [xxx]. Both driver and passenger airbags deployed causing multiple bodily injuries.
I was in an accident 12/2016 car was in motion airbag deployed burned my right inner forearm so bad had to go to hospital. I got emergency room paperwork plus pictures on my phone. Car was totaled insuranced through state farm
I have had this vehicle now for only three weeks and I have had the most problems out of the transmission. It shifts hard to the point that it almost stops while driving in traffic. It drives smooth while getting to a higher speed however this is not safe for anyone.
While driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition key was not communicating and needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start.
As I was driving on the highway the vehicle, with an automatic transmission, downshifted causing the rpm's to redline and the vehicle to slow down rapidly. The tires spun at this time. I was able to maintain control of the vehicle but ever since the vehicle has lost use of all but one gear, 2nd gear.
I drive my car on highway I cross one hole on my way after one mile my car stop. No running any more some bddy tellme is the computer other persons say is the alarm I do not what is true..my name is [xxx]. My e mail [xxx] somebody check the timebelt is ok, one mechanic tell me no have power the injectors.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Acura 3.0L?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, engine, powertrain. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: won't start (17%), stalls while driving (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1999 Acura 3.0L?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1999 Acura 3.0L from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1999 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.