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1998 Acura

SLX

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L

Acura SLX: best and worst years
1998 Acura SLX (photo 1 of 4)
1998 photoIFCARPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
13 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
6

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING50%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE17%
  • TIRES17%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL17%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 6 total.

Acura SLX: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.