1998 Acura Slx Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Acura Slx, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 Acura Slx
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Transfer case (4-wheel drive) (power train)
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The transfer gearbox flange nuts were not properly installed, causing the nuts to loosen.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect front and rear flange nuts and, if found loose, tighten to specified torque and secured staked at two places.
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Acura Slx have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,333 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 7, 2006 · Engine and engine cooling
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 18, 2004 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Acura SLX. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13 / 18 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Acura Slx model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Acura Slx model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Acura Slx | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Acura Slx | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 Acura Slx | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 Acura Slx | 1 | 6 |
| 1999 Acura Slx | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Acura Slx | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1998 Acura Slx
How do I know if my 1998 Acura Slx has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Acura Slx; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Acura dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 98V180000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.