Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The transfer gearbox flange nuts were not properly installed, causing the nuts to loosen.
1995-2000 · 6 model years
Acura SLX Problems by year
Owners have filed 31 complaints about the Acura SLX across 6 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 1997 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (11), while 1995, 1999, 2000 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 4
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
SLX complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common SLX problems
Acura SLX recalls 4
The left front brake lines were installed improperly at the assembly line resulting in insufficient clearance between the brake line and an upper control arm of the suspension.
These vehicles were manufactured without a lock washer and/or screws in the front hub.
Covers1997 Acura SLX
Certain vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect rear center seat belt assembly buckle. The misbuild involved fitting a buckle for another market with the correct u.S. Specification seat belt.
Covers1996 Acura SLX
Latest SLX complaints
I have the 1997 acura slx. I have been having problems with the headlights coming on whenever it gets cold outside. When the temp is 30 degrees or lower the headlights come on by themselves. I have taken the vehicle to see what causes this but no one can correct the problem or even knows what causes the lights to come on. As a result of lights coming on it runs down the battery. I have had the cable wires replaced I have purchased new batteries and the problem has not been resolved. Do you know what could cause this problem? *Tr
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. *Nm
Dt*: the contact stated there is brake fluid leakage and stopping distances were increased as a result. There is a nhtsa recall, # 97v092002, regarding the service brakes hoses and lines. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repair.
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...
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blown and a new engine would be needed. The car is still in the shop. We paid $4k for a new engine so far and will owe about $3k in labor & misc. Parts. We feel that since this problem started while still under "mileage" warranty but could not be diagnosed, acura/isuzu should pay for the engine and labor that we have incured. Our mileage is extremely low and there should be no reason to replace the engine this soon. We own a 1993 jeep cherokee that have 117k miles on the original engine! We have read many complaints on other websites about the acura/isuzu engines blowing so early. We are very disappointed and will never recommend nor buy an acura/isuzu again.
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. *Ak *sc *jb
While driving at any speed the air bag light illuminates, the dealer has been notified. *Nlm
Questions about the Acura SLX
Which Acura SLX years have the most problems?
Which Acura SLX years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Acura SLX problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (5), engine & cooling (5), suspension (4) most often.
How many recalls does the Acura SLX have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Acura SLX model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data