1996 Acura SLX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLX years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Acura SLX. That ranks 2nd out of 6 SLX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Acura SLX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 112,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Acura SLX recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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.
Risk: The line can be damaged during vehicle operation and can result in brake fluid leakage, reduced brake effectiveness, and increased stopping distances.
Fix: 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.
Seat belts:rear/other
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear center seat belt tongue and buckle and incorrect buckle assemblies will be replaced.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Risk of rollover (DP96011) — opened Aug 20, 1996, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Front collision at 35-40 mph, neither airbag deployed, vehicle was totalled. No injuries.*ak
Vehicle's suspension is not very stable creating the possibility for roll over.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Acura SLX?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, suspension problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Acura SLX?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Acura SLX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SLX model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.