1998 Acura SLX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLX years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Acura SLX. That is the most of any SLX model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 75,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 50% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Acura SLX recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The transfer gearbox flange nuts were not properly installed, causing the nuts to loosen.
Risk: If the flange nuts loosen, the propeller shaft can separate, rendering the vehicle inopeative.
Fix: Dealers will inspect front and rear flange nuts and, if found loose, tighten to specified torque and secured staked at two places.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
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…
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
Throttle sucked to the ground and would not release when brakes applied, when emergency brake was extended. *ak
Unable to steer straight line at 70 mph 95 degrees, wanders over road, okay when tires cold. *ak( dot number: cll417 tire size: p245/70r16 )
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Acura SLX?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Acura SLX?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.