Acura RSX years to avoid
More than twice the RSX's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Acura RSX years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Acura RSX complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Acura RSX problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission42
- Airbags32
- Engine25
- Suspension21
- Brakes13
- Lights11
- Body10
- Electrical9
- Visibility7
- Tires7
- Steering6
- Fuel system5
Acura RSX problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 95 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2007 | 95 | 1 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | 75 | 24 | Lights | 34,520 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 65 | 32 | Suspension | 1,500 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 75 | 17 | Transmission | 30,000 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2003 | 73 | 25 | Transmission | 55,500 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 33 | 76 | Transmission | 48,000 | 0 | 10 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 95 | 2 | Transmission | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Acura RSX
What years of the Acura RSX should you avoid?
2002. It has more than twice the Acura RSX's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2002 alone has 76, mostly about transmission and engine.
What is the best year for a used Acura RSX?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Acura RSX?
Transmission, with 42 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (32) and engine (25).
How many recalls does the Acura RSX have?
2 recalls between 2001 and 2008. The 2006 model year has the most, with 2.
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