There have been 4 safety recalls for the Acura SLX. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Acura SLX.
If the flange nuts loosen, the propeller shaft can separate, rendering the vehicle inopeative.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Acura SLX, 1998 Isuzu Trooper |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The transfer gearbox flange nuts were not properly installed, causing the nuts to loosen. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The line can be damaged during vehicle operation and can result in brake fluid leakage, reduced brake effectiveness, and increased stopping distances.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Acura SLX, 1997 Acura SLX |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: The left front brake lines were installed improperly at the assembly line resulting in insufficient clearance between the brake line and an upper control arm of the suspension. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The bearing adjustment nut can loosen, resulting in too much free play between the wheel and axle. The bearing can seize, causing the wheel to lock affecting vehicle directional control increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Acura SLX |
| Component: SUSPENSION |
| Recall Summary: These vehicles were manufactured without a lock washer and/or screws in the front hub. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Such installation results in a rear center seat belt assembly in which the belt tongue cannot be inserted into the buckle and a consquent inability of the system to provide proper occupant restraint during panic braking of the vehicle or an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Acura SLX |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR |
| Recall Summary: Certain vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect rear center seat belt assembly buckle. The misbuild involved fitting a buckle for another market with the correct u. S. Specification seat belt. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 3, 1998 | Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) | 3,062 |
| Jun. 3, 1997 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 873 |
| Mar. 11, 1997 | Suspension | 123 |
| Dec. 12, 1996 | Seat Belts:rear | 163 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1998 Acura SLX | 1 |
| 1997 Acura SLX | 2 |
| 1996 Acura SLX | 2 |