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1996–1998 · 3 model years

Acura SLX recalls & problems by year

5 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints19986 complaints
Most recalls19972 recalls
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
023561996: 3 complaints, 2 recalls1997: 1 complaints, 2 recalls1998: 6 complaints, 1 recalls199619971998
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1998 SLX—15 mpg160000
1997 SLX—14–15 mpg210000
1996 SLX—14–15 mpg231000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling3
  • Suspension1
  • Air bags1
  • Service brakes, hydraulic1
  • Exterior lighting1
  • Fuel system, gasoline1
  • Tires1
  • Vehicle speed control1