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2002–2006 · 5 model years

Acura RSX recalls & problems by year

16 recalls and 174 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200276 complaints
Most recalls20044 recalls
Crashes reported26in owner complaints
Injuries reported200 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0204060802002: 76 complaints, 4 recalls2003: 25 complaints, 4 recalls2004: 17 complaints, 4 recalls2005: 32 complaints, 2 recalls2006: 24 complaints, 2 recalls20022003200420052006
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2006 RSX—23–26 mpg2244010
2005 RSX—23–26 mpg2323000
2004 RSX—24–26 mpg4176040
2003 RSX—24–26 mpg4253040
2002 RSX—24–26 mpg476101110

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Power train42
  • Air bags33
  • Engine and engine cooling24
  • Suspension21
  • Exterior lighting11
  • Structure9
  • Service brakes, hydraulic9
  • Electrical system9