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1998 Acura TL

US · Compact Cars

The 1998 Acura TL is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 2.5L 5-cylinder (SOHC L-5), 3.2L 6-cylinder (SOHC V-6)
Power
Not available
Torque
Not available
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Seating
Not available
Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.
Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
GASOLINE
Power Output
Not available
Peak Torque
Not available
Combined Economy
Not available
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
AUTOMATIC
Capacity
Not available
Exterior Dimensions
Not available
Market: US·Switch units anytime to convert horsepower, torque, fuel economy, and dimensions.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 2.5L 5-cylinder (SOHC L-5), 3.2L 6-cylinder (SOHC V-6)
Displacement2.5 L to 3.2 L
Cylinders5 to 6
Fuel typeGasoline

Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears4
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
City17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)
Highway23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 19, 2026.

  • 99V227000: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A TRANSMISSION CASE BOLT CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT ALLOWING THE TRANSMISSION TO DISENGAGE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED BOLT.

    Reported August 19, 1999. View on NHTSA

  • 99V069000: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS.

    Reported May 10, 1999. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 19, 2026

Data verified: October 19, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • Varies by configuration: 2.5L 5-cylinder ((FFS)), 3.2L 6-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
    20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

  • 3.2L 6-cylinder · FWD
    20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1998 Acura TL have?

Varies by configuration: 2.5L 5-cylinder (SOHC L-5), 3.2L 6-cylinder (SOHC V-6). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1998 Acura TL?

Combined fuel economy is 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1998 Acura TL front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 1998 Acura TL?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 19, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.