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Acura SLX years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the Acura SLX since 1995, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 1998 model year has 6 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and acceleration problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
13
Recalls
4
Worst year
1998
Model years
1995-2000

Acura SLX years to avoid

No model year of the Acura SLX stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Acura SLX years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Acura SLX complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199519961997199819992000

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Acura SLX problems

All model years combined.

  • Tires
    3
  • Engine
    3
  • Transmission
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Airbags
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Acura SLX problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2000-1Tires00
1999-1Tires00
1998-6Engine10
1997-1Lights20
1996-3Airbags21
1995-1Transmission00

Recalls 4

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Questions about the Acura SLX

What years of the Acura SLX should you avoid?

No single model year of the Acura SLX has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Acura SLX?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Acura SLX?

Tires, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by engine (3) and transmission (1).

How many recalls does the Acura SLX have?

4 recalls between 1995 and 2000. The 1997 model year has the most, with 2.

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