One problem related to noises during shifting has been reported for the 1999 Acura TL. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Acura 3. 2tl. Upon shifting the vehicle into reverse, a loud clunking noise could be heard. The vehicle was then shifted into drive and a whining noise could be heard before the gear set into drive. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 73,000. The VIN was unavailable.