Acura SLX Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Acura SLX (1998–1998) that have at least 5 complaints. 1998 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All SLX model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 | 75,000 | 1 | 3 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine cooling3 50%
- Vehicle speed control1 17%
- Tires1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1998: “My 1998 Acura SLX, with 122,000 miles, requires a new engine. The car developed a loud slapping noise and was diagnosed by 2 mechanics as a broken piston skirt. I was told that this is a common issue with these cars - a result of a mismatch between the isuzu engine and the Acura transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10156940, filed 2006-05, 122,000 milesOther Acura models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology