Four problems related to engine shut off without warning have been reported for the 1999 Acura TL. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Engine shuts off while driving at about 65 mph causing the car to lose speed, hard to steer and hard to brake. I heard that there was a recall about this cars (Acura). With the same (switch) problem. Why my car is not included ??.
On 3/15/14 my 1999 Acura Tl stalled/engine shut of completely without any warning while driving on the highway at 65 mph. 2nd time it happened, I was driving 40 mph on 3/22/14 & 3rd time it happened I was driving 10 mph on 3/27/14. Each time it happened the engine shut off completely but, the radio and warning light in the dash flashed on and off. I was able to coast to a stop without power steering. After 3-4 attemps to restart the car, I was able to drive off without incident. It happens so random and without warning that I am terrified to drive this car. The car has had a recall of the ignition switch performed in 2003 by the Acura dealer. On 3/24/14 I took the car to the dealer and they have trouble diagnosing the problem. They kept the car for 4 days. They replaced the main fuel relay, performed an engine diagnostic check, performed a recall on the ignition interlock and road tested the car. I picked up the car on 3/27/14 and it stalled later that day as I was driving away from my home. I took the car back to the dealer on 3/28/14 and they still have the car. I want the ntsa to investigate this engine stall issue with the 1999 Acura Tl. I called Acura client relations to report the problem on 3/26/14. I asked them to seriously look into this complaint. I believe ntsa should get involved to get Acura to check/rebuild the faulty ignition switch and conduct a fresh recall. This is a dangerous & serious problem that is similar to the recent gm ignition switch recall. Any vehicle that suddenly and silently shut down while driving instantly and without warning needs ntsa's immediate attention before injurys and deaths occur. I have lost all faith in Acura to successfully repair this ignition switch/stalling issue and call upon ntsa to get involved to investigate this complaint to do what it is supposed to do. . Save lives and prevent injuty.
I was about to come to a complete stop at a stop sign in the parking lot (about 6 feet from stop sign) and the car shut off completely. I was going about 10 miles/hr. I started the car - no response; it was dead. Turned on 4 way hazard lights and tried to start it agin - still nothing. Made a phone call to a friend. After about 5 minutes, started the car again and this time it started. How scary!!.
While driving down the freeway at 80 mph engine shut off. Then, after managing to pull to side and checked under the hood, nothing seemed to be wrong. Then, after waiting about 3-4 minutes re-started vehicle, and it started right up. Then on 22 April, vehicle did the same identical thing. Dealer could not find anything wrong with vehicle.