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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
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rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1999 ACURA 3.5 RL are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1999 ACURA 3.5 RL
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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64
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Substantially better than average
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Collision Index
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111
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Average
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Theft Index
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76
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Average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1999 ACURA 3.5 RL
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1999 ACURA 3.5 RL
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1999 ACURA 3.5 RL
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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08-11-1999
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Units potentially affected:
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96,518
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NHTSA campaign number:
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99V227000
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Defective part or component:
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POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. A transmission case bolt can loosen and fall out allowing the transmission to disengage from the differential. The vehicle could lose power to the drive wheels without warning. Also, shifting the transmission into the Park position would not lock the wheels, and a parked vehicle could move unexpectedly if the parking brake is not set. Dealers will install a redesigned bolt.
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This 1999 ACURA 3.5 RL safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
is prohibited without the express written consent of J.D. Power and Associates, other
than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Evaporative (EVAP) Bypass Solenoid. Problems with EVAP Bypass Solenoid can cause the check engine light to illuminate. The cost to replace the EVAP Bypass Solenoid is estimated at $52.52 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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Transmission & Driveline
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Steering & Suspension
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Brakes
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Starting & Charging
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Accessories
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Sensor or Module that is part of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Problems with either component will cause the SRS light to illuminate. The cost to replace the SRS Module is estimated at $905 for parts and $97.50 for labor. Acura has released a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB #02-015, dated 8/15/2002) that discusses how to diagnose and repair problems related to this system. Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or the Acura Zone Office. It is suggested that you request consideration, and get a decision, before starting any repair work to the SRS. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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This
1999 ACURA RL
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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5 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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Roadside assistance covered for 4years or 50,000 miles. Warranty transferable at no cost to subsequent owners.
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Roadside Assistance
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Extended warranty covers engine, transmission, roadside assistance and it is transferable.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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Safety belt and inflatable restraint system are covered for years or miles.
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Roadside assistance covered for 4years or 50,000 miles. Warranty transferable at no cost to subsequent owners. Battery coverage is 3 years with 100% coverage for the first 2 years. Accessories 4/50,000 mile limited warranty when installed at time of new vehicle delivery. Seatbelts are covered for the useful life of the vehicle
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This 1999 ACURA 3.5 RL warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Value at the high end.
By Albert Hall, NewCarTestDrive.com
The Acura 3.5 RL performs to the 90th percentile in every important luxury-car category; a large share of potential buyers will probably never miss that last 10 percent. In the rare air of luxury sedan prices, the RL comes with an exceptionally handsome window sticker.A Lexus LS 400 is a bit smoother, quieter and quicker than the RL, perhaps. But with its own navigation system and the comparable equipment, the LS 400 retails for nearly $15,000 more. History suggests that a V8-powered Mercedes E430 will hold its value better than the RL. Yet that E430 costs at least $10,000 more at the outset. Even six-cylinder competitors like the Mercedes E320 can cost $3,000 more than the RL, without as many amenities. In such terms, the RL is a mighty attractive alternative. You might say that, without a V8 engine or the class-standard rear-wheel drive, the RL can't compete with the best luxury sedans. Or you might ask, given its overall balance of luxury and performance, why anyone would pay a dime more than it takes to buy an Acura 3.5RL. |
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After a week and nearly 600 miles in an Acura 3.5RL, at least two things are clear. Acura's flagship sedan does not have a single shortcoming. Nor is the 3.5RL the best $40,000-plus luxury sedan by any single standard, or in any particular area. This car does a lot of things well, and it does almost nothing badly. Acura is American Honda's luxury division, and like so many Honda products, the 3.5RL's strength is balance. There are expensive sedans that are either smoother, more powerful, more agile or faster. Yet the RL is plenty smooth, powerful and agile, and it's fast enough to more than satisfy most luxury car buyers. Acura makes no bones about its mission for the 3.5RL. This sedan is supposed to deliver everything a luxury buyer expects -- from the quiet solace of a leather upholstered, wood-trimmed cabin to a supple, controlled ride -- at a price that's more than $10,000 less than a Lexus LS 400, the car often cited as the benchmark for Japanese luxury sedans. And if the RL is built to be well rounded and well equipped at a reasonable price, then it succeeds in spades. With the 1999 model, Acura has undertaken a thorough freshening of the 3.5RL. It has more than 300 separate improvements intended to enhance safety, comfort and performance. This restyled RL has a more stately, engaging presence, and a longer list of standard equipment.
Read the complete
1999 Acura 3.5 RL review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
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Awards
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