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1998 Acura TL

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1998 Acura TL.

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
26, mostly engine and engine cooling
Safety record

Recalls on the 1998 Acura TL

Recall·99V227000

Power train: automatic transmission

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.

Recall·99V069000

Suspension: lower ball joint

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 26 owners reported

Engine and engine cooling9
Electrical system4
Power train4
Air bags2

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

1998 Acura TL at a glance

Trims
2.53.2
Engine
2.5L 5-Cylinder, 3.2L 6-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 1998 Acura TL?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 1998 Acura TL with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. There are 2 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 1998 Acura TL reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 2 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1998 Acura TL?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1998 Acura TL listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.