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1997 Acura SLX

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 15 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 635
3.2L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 592

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 97V035002

THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A LOCK WASHER AND/OR SCREWS IN THE FRONT HUB.

Campaign 97V092002

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

1 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Exterior Lighting 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1997 Acura SLX?

EPA figures for the 1997 Acura SLX reach 15 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1997 Acura SLX?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1997 Acura SLX. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1997 Acura SLX?

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 1997 Acura SLX, most often about: Exterior Lighting. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.