NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1995–2000

Acura SLX recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 13 owner complaints for the Acura SLX, covering model years 1995 to 2000. The 1998 model year drew the most complaints (6), and Engine and Engine Cooling is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
13 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
6 model years with data (1995–2000)

most complaints: 1998 (6 for that model year)
top component: Engine and Engine Cooling (3 complaints)
latest recall 98V180000 (reported Aug 3, 1998)

1 complaint reporting a crash (7.7%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Acura SLX complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1998 model year has the most complaints: 6 of 13, or 46.2%. Next come 1996 (3) and 1995 (1). The fewest are for 2000, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Acura SLX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Acura SLX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash
1995	1	0
1996	3	1
1997	1	0
1998	6	0
1999	1	0
2000	1	0
All model years	13	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Acura SLX components

top 9 · NHTSA categories

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often, in 3 complaints (23.1% of all 13), followed by Tires (3) and Air Bags (1).

Components named most often in Acura SLX complaints (top 9)

Components named most often in Acura SLX complaints (top 9)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling	3	23.1%
Tires	3	23.1%
Air Bags	1	7.7%
Exterior Lighting	1	7.7%
Fuel System, Gasoline	1	7.7%
Power Train	1	7.7%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1	7.7%
Suspension	1	7.7%
Vehicle Speed Control	1	7.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Acura SLX recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name SLX, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 1996 to 1998. The 1996 and 1997 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

4 recall campaigns

Acura SLX recall campaigns covering each model year
1996: 2 campaigns	1997: 2 campaigns	1998: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 98V180000
Reported Aug 3, 1998
Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Model year 1998
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The transfer gearbox flange nuts were not properly installed, causing the nuts to loosen.
Consequence:
If the flange nuts loosen, the propeller shaft can separate, rendering the vehicle inopeative.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect front and rear flange nuts and, if found loose, tighten to specified torque and secured staked at two places.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 97V092002
Reported Jun 3, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Model years 1996–1997
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.
Consequence:
The line can be damaged during vehicle operation and can result in brake fluid leakage, reduced brake effectiveness, and increased stopping distances.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the clearance between the brake line and the upper control arm. If the clearance is not according to specifications, the brake line will be replaced.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 97V035002
Reported Mar 11, 1997
Suspension
Model year 1997
These vehicles were manufactured without a lock washer and/or screws in the front hub.
Consequence:
The bearing adjustment nut can loosen, resulting in too much free play between the wheel and axle. The bearing can seize, causing the wheel to lock affecting vehicle directional control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the front hubs to determine if the lock washer and screws were properly installed. If not, they will make the necessary repairs.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 96V248002
Reported Dec 12, 1996
Seat Belts › Rear/Other
Model year 1996
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.
Consequence:
Such installation results in a rear center seat belt assembly in which the belt tongue cannot be inserted into the buckle and a consquent inability of the system to provide proper occupant restraint during panic braking of the vehicle or an accident.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the rear center seat belt tongue and buckle and incorrect buckle assemblies will be replaced.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Acura SLX questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Acura SLX have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Acura SLX, covering model years 1995 to 2000. The most recent, 98V180000, was reported on August 3, 1998 and is filed under “Power train”. The 1996 and 1997 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Acura SLX model year has the most complaints?

The 1998 model year, with 6 of the 13 complaints in NHTSA’s file (46.2%). The next are 1996 (3) and 1995 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Acura SLX complaint?

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often: 3 complaints, or 23.1% of all 13. Tires (3) and Air Bags (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Acura SLX?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Acura dealer.

How many Acura SLX complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 13 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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The Acura models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Acura VIN decoder with every Acura model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Acura MDX 2001–2026 · 42 recalls · 3,275 complaints
Acura TL 1995–2014 · 25 recalls · 3,118 complaints
Acura RDX 2007–2026 · 16 recalls · 2,152 complaints
Acura TLX 2012–2025 · 13 recalls · 885 complaints
Acura TSX 2004–2014 · 12 recalls · 671 complaints
Acura CL 1997–2004 · 11 recalls · 586 complaints
Acura Integra 1995–2026 · 5 recalls · 443 complaints
Acura RL 1996–2015 · 20 recalls · 423 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.