Reliability & cost of ownership
Acura Slx Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Acura Slx? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars — then open the year you're shopping for a full reliability and repair-cost forecast.
Acura Slx problems by model year
5 recall entries and 12 owner complaints on file across 5 model years, sourced from the federal NHTSA database.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Slx | 0 | 1 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 1999 Slx | 0 | 1 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 1998 Slx | 1 | 6 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 1997 Slx | 2 | 1 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 1996 Slx | 2 | 3 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Acura Slx, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- engine and engine cooling3 complaints
- tires3 complaints
- service brakes1 complaint
- hydraulic1 complaint
- air bags1 complaint
- suspension1 complaint
- exterior lighting1 complaint
- vehicle speed control1 complaint