1998 Acura Acura problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (2) · Seats:front Assembly:recliner (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Acura Acura model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (15)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:control Module 2001-08-16 · 801 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding the cl security system last tripped sensor memory. *yd
Power Train:clutch Assembly 2001-08-16 · 801 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding rolls backward on hills after releasing brakes. *yd
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2001-08-01 · 080101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer may conplain that the vehicle rolls backwards on hill after releasing brakes. nlm
Electrical System:ignition 2000-10-01 · 011000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding spark plug error in 2.3cl s/m schedule. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2000-02-01 · 010200 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brief information regarding the oil pump o-ring for 1998 and 1999 2.3cl models. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control 1999-09-01 · 090199 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicles may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1456 caused by a loose or missing and / or incorrect fuel fill cap. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 15 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.