Acura RSX Problems and Repair Histories
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Acura RSXs for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the Acura RSX problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Acura RSX Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2005 | Acura RSX | 16 RSXs, 6.7 months of data per RSX, average 80600 miles Small sample size. Join or 16 RSXs, 6.7 months of data per RSX, average 80600 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2003 | Acura RSX | 12 RSXs, 9.2 months of data per RSX, average 135800 miles Small sample size. Join or 12 RSXs, 9.2 months of data per RSX, average 135800 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2002 | Acura RSX | 16 RSXs, 9.1 months of data per RSX, average 123300 miles Small sample size. Join or 16 RSXs, 9.1 months of data per RSX, average 123300 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2006 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Acura RSX in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 300 | Replace master clutch cylinder. Over a few days, clutch went to the floor and stayed there. No pressure. | |
| Sep | 2011 | 280 | Replace VTEC solenoid. CEL throws code P2647. Shouldn't be. I change the oil full-synthetic every 5k. Mechanic says he sees these fail somewhat often. | |
2005 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
210-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Acura RSX in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 82000 | 200 | End-link had sheared. |
| Mar | 2013 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Acura RSX in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 300 | After 90000+ miles, the only repair items have been a set of brake pads at 82,000 and a set of head light bulbs. The RSX seems to eat head light bulbs regularly. Other than that, completely bullet proof car. I wish they still built them, I'd buy another. | |
| Acura RSX in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 95 | Fuel Injector professional cleaning | |
| Nov | 2011 | 420 | Cleaned relay causing intermittent cylinder 1 misfire. Incorrect initial diagnosis resulted in purchase of fuel injectors (now on-hand, unused -- cannot return). Also tried fuel additive (2x) suspecting bad gas and injector blockage. | |
| Jul | 2012 | 93000 | 15 | water leak into rear taillight housing. Replaced gasket on rear tail light. |
| Sep | 2012 | 95000 | 300 | Yellowing of headlights after 7yrs. Tried to restore unsuccessfully and replaced with new headlight housings. |
| Oct | 2012 | 99000 | 0 | Replaced drive belt & tension pulley |
| Feb | 2013 | 100700 | 0 | Cleaned corrosion off wheel and added a bead of sealant. |
| Mar | 2013 | 101000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Acura RSX in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 81000 | 0 | I had a rattle in the hatch that began sometime in the 1st 2 years of ownership, that was taken in to the dealer several times under warranty but they claimed they could never find it or when they did "fix" it, it would inevitably re-emerge. |
2005 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Acura RSX in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 87000 | 90 | Clutch engagement erratic: sometimes smooth, sometimes hard. Fixed with fluid flush. Steering effort heavy and non-linear. Fixed with fluid flush. |
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
200-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Acura RSX in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2005 | 1600 | clutch/plate replacement | |
| Acura RSX in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | Replaced trim surrounding windshield. No charge due to factory warranty. | |
| Acura RSX in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 109000 | 300 | O2 sensor failure. Replaced sensor. Catalytic converter heat shield rusted through near bolts and became loose. Rattle sound produced when driving. Removed heat shield. Rear brake pads worn out. Replaced all brake pads and rotors. |
| Acura RSX in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 66000 | 40 | The ceramic break pads were making a noise that was easily fixed. |
| Dec | 2012 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura RSX in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 150 | replaced o2 sensor after cel came on. | |
2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
200-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Acura RSX in Montana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 106000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 115300 | 60 | Changed headlamps |
| Mar | 2013 | 143000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Acura RSX in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 167000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 184000 | 80 | Headlights. Once one goes, they're both toast -- it only took a couple days for the second one to die after the first one went. |
| Aug | 2011 | 199000 | 1300 | check engine light on -- shop said lining of Catalytic converter was already starting to break down and rattling. |
| Mar | 2013 | 210000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura RSX in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 200000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 210000 | 220 | brake caliper frozen, replaced |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Acura RSX in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 137000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 139000 | 150 | Air conditioner working intermittently. A/C service performed (cleanout and recharge). Performance improved but there may still a problem with A/C Controller. |
| Aug | 2011 | 144000 | 70 | SRS sensor lighted. Seatbelt buckle replaced under warrantee. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Acura RSX in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 233000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 240000 | 800 | replace AC compressor |
| Sep | 2011 | 280000 | 120 | windshield wiper linkage came apart - new socket part required |
| Feb | 2012 | 291700 | 800 | Replaced heater fan |
| Mar | 2013 | 322000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
200-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Acura RSX in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 131700 | 84 | I noticed the brake master cylinder was leaking a little on the power booster. Braking still worked fine, just better safe than sorry I say. |
| Jan | 2011 | 156300 | 200 | The bottom driver's seat frame rail was wobbly after a track event. I also replaced a worn out bottom cushion. I bought the parts online and DIY. I also installed a seat heater while I was at it because I really wanted one in MN. |
| Mar | 2011 | 159000 | 45 | Wind noise from driver's door. Per advice of mechanic I DIY replaced the Window "Run Channel" 72275-s6m-003 for $45.00. Lubed with silicone grease. |
| Sep | 2012 | 187000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Acura RSX in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 137000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 154000 | 400 | Torn engine mounts. Replaced with aftermarket mounts, OEM ones would have cost 2-3 times as much at the dealer for parts and labor. |
| Oct | 2010 | 175000 | 300 | Replaced clutch master cylinder. Old one was failing and was not fully disengaging clutch. |
| Sep | 2011 | 185000 | 300 | Crack in radiator noticed, radiator and radiator fans were replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 191000 | 250 | Brake calipers piston were not reacting properly, leading to uneven brake wear, poor gas mileage, and causing the car to pull to one side under braking. The front calipers were replaced with remanufactured ones. |
| Mar | 2013 | 197000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura RSX in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 60000 | 680 | had to replace O2 sensor replaced front ceramic brake pads |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Acura RSX in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 89900 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 98580 | 400 | Left lower ball joint cover had a tear - the only way to fix it is to replace the ball joint |
| Dec | 2011 | 122760 | 900 | Door locks do not work The trunk struts failed so need to replace both the struts that hold up the trucnk. TPS, oil sensor |
| Acura RSX in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 102000 | 30 | Window auto up functionality is broken. Cannot auto roll up. I did the work myself by re-greasing window rails and window regulator. Problem came back after 1 week. Unsuccessful repair. |
| Oct | 2010 | 1800 | Replaced A/C clutch and associated parts. Replaced faulty passenger door lock. Completed routine 90K and 120K mile service. | |
| Mar | 2011 | 125000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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