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Worst Model Year:
2005
Worst Complaint:
engine failure

We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Acura RSX (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.

The 2002 Acura RSX has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2002 RSX for seat seam unraveled.

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Worst Reported Problems with the RSX

Latest Owner Complaints About the RSX

  • noise of loose parts on bumpy road -- 2004 RSX:

    • Reported: January 14, 2012
    • Location: Stroudsburg, PA
    • Cost to Fix: Not Fixed

    I've changed outer tie rods, shocks and inspected all parts of steering for any defects, and found none. My theory is that the chassis is made up of garbage sheet metal and Acura forgot to shoot the chassis tunnels with sound dampening foam.. The noise is like driving a 1990 Ford Taurus with ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2004 RSX owners.

  • seat seam unraveled -- 2002 RSX:

    • Reported: September 01, 2009
    • Location: Meriden, CT
    • Cost to Fix: $40

    This is a real annoying issue with the 02-04 Acura RSX (Leather Seats). If you know how to use a ratchet then this is a somewhat easy fix. Just time consuming. Take the seat out of the car, unbolt things until you can take off the bottom cushion. Then bring the bottom cushion to a local upholster ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 3 times by other 2002 RSX owners.

  • plastic pieces break -- 2004 RSX:

    • Reported: April 21, 2009
    • Location: Wallingford, CT
    • Cost to Fix: Not Fixed

    In the trunk of my 2004 RSX Type S there were numerous plastic pieces that were used for handles or latches or other random things. They were made to fit into the carpet that was placed over the cars metal, but when i purchased this car used, 2 years old, all the plastic pieces had already ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2004 RSX owners.

  • pops out of gear -- 2004 RSX:

    • Reported: April 21, 2009
    • Location: Wallingford, CT
    • Cost to Fix: Not Fixed

    A bought a 2004 RSX Type S, six speed manual transmission back in 2007. The car had less than 17k miles on it and it already had the problem of the 3rd gear popping out or grinding. I researched this issue and its a very common issue in the Type S. I had the base model RSX prior and I never ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2004 RSX owners.

  • engine failure -- 2002 RSX:

    • Reported: January 05, 2009
    • Location: San Diego, CA
    • Cost to Fix: $1200

    Engine started rattling while driving on highway... doing 65 in 5th gear... started hearing the noise and shifted to 6th... the noise stopped and i shifted back to 5th... then... BOOM!... the engine died.... lost all power... dealer said i must have shifted down to 2nd from 5th (to explain ... Read more »

    This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2002 RSX owners.

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Most Common RSX Complaints

  1. #1: seat seam unraveled on 2002 RSX

  2. #2: engine failure on 2005 RSX

  3. #3: engine failure on 2002 RSX

  4. #4: windows cables broke on 2002 RSX

  5. #5: noise of loose parts on bumpy road on 2004 RSX

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