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 where on file — then open the year you're shopping for its AI reliability outlook where NHTSA has enough data.
Acura SLX problems by model year
5 recall entries across 3 model years and 12 owner complaints across 5 model years on file, sourced from the federal NHTSA database. We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the remaining 2 model years — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 SLX | Not confirmed | 1 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 1999 SLX | Not confirmed | 1 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 1998 SLX | 1 | 6 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 1997 SLX | 2 | 1 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 1996 SLX | 2 | 3 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
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 brakes, hydraulic1 complaint
- air bags1 complaint
- suspension1 complaint
- exterior lighting1 complaint
- vehicle speed control1 complaint
- fuel system, gasoline1 complaint