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Acura NSX years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the Acura NSX since 1991, and 5 recalls have been issued. The 2017 model year has 6 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
17
Recalls
5
Worst year
2017
Model years
1991-2021

Acura NSX years to avoid

No model year of the Acura NSX stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Acura NSX years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Acura NSX complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19911992199420012005201720192021

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Acura NSX problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    5
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Tires
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Transmission
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Acura NSX problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2021-100
2019-1Fuel system20
2017-6Brakes31
2005-1Body00
2001-1Engine00
1994-1Brakes00
1992-2Engine01
1991-4Brakes11

Recalls 5

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Questions about the Acura NSX

What years of the Acura NSX should you avoid?

No single model year of the Acura NSX has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Acura NSX?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Acura NSX?

Brakes, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (3) and tires (2).

How many recalls does the Acura NSX have?

5 recalls between 1991 and 2021. The 2018 model year has the most, with 3.

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