Acura RSX Problems

Major Problems with Acura RSX - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Acura RSX model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2002, for instance, is the worst year for the RSX. Older RSX vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Acura RSX problems by years

2006 22 2005 30 2004 17 2003 25 2002 71 2001 2

Worst Acura RSX Problems

AIR BAGS
2003 Acura RSX March 4, 2010 Victims: 4 Mileage: 82000 miles

My teenage son was driving his 2003 acura rsx-s on highway i60 in southern california. his car was hit in the left rear which pushed him in the tail of a big rig. his car then flew off the freeway and off a cliff, approx 80-90 feet down. car rolled over estimated a 7-8 times. neither of the two front or two side airbags deployed. there were 4 passengers including the driver. all wearing seatbelts. 1 serious and 3 minor injuries. car completely totalled. no drugs or alcohol involved. *tr

FRONTAL
2002 Acura RSX Victims: 2

While driving about 50 mph vehicle was involved in a side and frontal impact, and air bags did not deploy. driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. also, vehicle was totaled. *ak

AIR BAGS
2002 Acura RSX January 26, 2004 Victims: 2 Mileage: 24000 miles

Airbag did not deploy in head-on collision at 35 mph+. after collision, the dealer claims that srs system is "defective" and needs a new part in order for airbags to deploy properly in the future. *jb

What is the most common problem with Acura RSX?

Overall the worst problem with Acura RSX relates to MANUAL TRANSMISSION problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific RSX years that are prone to issues with these components.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION 31 AIR BAGS 20 FRONT 10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 6 POWER TRAIN 6 FRONTAL 6 TIRES 6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 5 ENGINE 5 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 5 MACPHERSON STRUT 5 STRUCTURE 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 4 SIDE/WINDOW 4 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 3 SUSPENSION 3 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 3 EXHAUST SYSTEM 3 GASOLINE 3 HEADLIGHTS 3 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 3 BUMPERS 2 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 2 PARKING BRAKE 2 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 2 HEATER CORE 2 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 2 REAR 2 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 2 VISIBILITY 1 AIR CONDITIONER 1 BODY 1 SEAT BELTS 1 FRONT 1 STEERING 1 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1 CALIPER 1 EMISSION CONTROL 1 COOLING SYSTEM 1 WHEELS 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 TREAD/BELT 1 PADS 1 SEATS 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 SIDEWALL 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 ELECTRICAL 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 LATCH 1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 1 FOG LIGHTS 1 SOLENOID 1 ENGINE 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2006 9 2005 19 2004 8 2003 11 2002 27 2001 1
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