1998 Acura SLX Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 50%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Acura SLX, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“In june of 2003, we took our 1998 Acura SLX w/45k miles on it into stevens creek isuzu dealership for a major service and to check out the pinging/grinding noise that we had been hearing for a long time. We were told they couldn't duplicate the noise. In june 2004, we took it to the reno isuzu for an oil change and to check out the noise and we were told that we needed a new engine. Our car now has 54k miles on it. We took it to an independent mechanic shop for a second opinion and were told that a rod was blown and a new engine would be needed. The car is still in the shop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10081295, filed 2004-07, 38,000 miles“Consumer stated she heard knocking and a loud pinging noise coming from the engine. She then pulled over and her husband checked the vehicle and saw that the oil was empty although she had an oil change before the trip. All of the oil spilled from the engine. Engine had blown.”
NHTSA complaint #10044341, filed 2004-01, 75,000 milesEngine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 | 50% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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