Acura Slx 1998

• Recall 13315 [USA]: If the flange nuts loosen, the propeller shaft can separate, rendering the vehicle inopeative.
  Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The transfer gearbox flange nuts were not properly installed, causing the nuts to loosen.
  dealers will inspect front and rear flange nuts and, if found loose, tighten to specified torque and secured staked at two places.
  owner notification is expected to begin august 24, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact isuzu at 1-800-643-4070, ext. 300 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

• P1441 [1] A/C Evaporator Air Temperature Circuit Low

My 1998 acura slx, with 122,000 miles, requires a new engine. The car developed a loud slapping noise and was diagnosed by 2 mechanics as a broken piston skirt. I was told that this is a common issue with these cars - a result of a mismatch between the isuzu engine and the acura transmission. *nm

In june of 2003, we took our 1998 acura slx w/45k miles on it into stevens creek isuzu dealership for a major service and to check out the "pinging/grinding" noise that we had been hearing for a long time. We were told they couldn't duplicate the noise. In june 2004, we took it to the reno isuzu for an oil change and to check out the noise and we were told that we needed a new engine. Our car now has 54k miles on it. We took it to an independent mechanic shop for a second opinion and were told that a rod was blown and a new engine would be needed. The car is still in the shop. We paid $4k for a new engine so far and will owe about $3k in labor & misc. Parts. We feel that since this problem started while still under "mileage" warranty but could not be diagnosed, acura/isuzu should pay for the engine and labor that we have incured. Our mileage is extremely low and there should be no reason to replace the engine this soon. We own a 1993 jeep cherokee that have 117k miles on the original engine! We have read many complaints on other websites about the acura/isuzu engines blowing so early. We are very disappointed and will never recommend nor buy an acura/isuzu again.

Consumer stated she heard knocking and a loud pinging noise coming from the engine. She then pulled over and her husband checked the vehicle and saw that the oil was empty although she had an oil change before the trip. All of the oil spilled from the engine. Engine had blown. *ak *sc *jb

Unable to steer straight line at 70 mph 95 degrees, wanders over road, okay when tires cold. *ak( dot number: cll417 tire size: p245/70r16 )

The quick disconnect gas tank connection came loose on the highway. Driver is unaware of leak until made aware of it by someone else.