1996 ACURA SLX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 ACURA SLX
The 1996 ACURA SLX has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 ACURA SLX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 ACURA SLX, potentially affecting up to 1,036 vehicles.
Recall 96V248002 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
| 163 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT TONGUE AND BUCKLE AND INCORRECT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.
View full details →Recall 97V092002 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 873 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE LINE CAN BE DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND CAN RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE UPPER CONTROL ARM. IF THE CLEARANCE IS NOT ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS, THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 ACURA SLX
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 ACURA SLX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE AND STOPPING DISTANCES WERE INCREASED AS A RESULT. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 97V092002, REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES HOSES AND LINES. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIR.
FRONT COLLISION AT 35-40 MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. NO INJURIES.*AK
VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION IS NOT VERY STABLE CREATING THE POSSIBILITY FOR ROLL OVER.
Safety Rating for the 1996 ACURA SLX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 ACURA SLX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 ACURA SLX
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 ACURA SLX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
402 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT TOP PISTON RING MARKING. *TT
B020010 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION DRAIN PLUG LEAKING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID. *JG
99020 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIANOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC(S) P0300 THRU P0306 STORED. *TT
99021 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONDITIONS CONCERNING ENGINE PINGING WHEN YOU ACCELERATE LIGHTLY BELOW 3,000 RPM. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 ACURA SLX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ACURA SLX
- 1995 ACURA SLX — 1 complaint
- 1996 ACURA SLX (current)
- 1997 ACURA SLX — 1 complaint
- 1998 ACURA SLX — 6 complaints
- 1999 ACURA SLX — 1 complaint
- 2000 ACURA SLX — 1 complaint