What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (1996–1999) SLX?

SLX owners have made 1 complaint about the 1996–1999 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 1st out of 30 Acura generations in overall reliability, with plenty of electrical concerns.

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (1996–1999) SLX Key Numbers

  1. 4 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 1 complaint

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 1st in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 30 eligible generations.