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2001 Acura RSX problems

The most common problem on the 2001 Acura RSX is transmission and drivetrain. It has fewer complaints than a typical RSX model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
95/100
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
4
Worst area
Transmission

The worst 2001 Acura RSX problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Problems by type

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  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Acura RSX 4

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2001 Acura RSX owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 12, 2002 · Visibility · KS

There is a strong smell that comes from air vents of vehicle that will continuously come out. Contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find cause of problem. Please provide further information.

Filed Oct 8, 2001 · Transmission · UN

Transmission notchiness and grinding when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear.

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Questions about the 2001 Acura RSX

Is the 2001 Acura RSX reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Acura RSX, fewer than a typical RSX model year.

What is the 2001 Acura RSX year score?

The 2001 Acura RSX scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Acura RSX: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Acura RSX?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).

How many recalls does the 2001 Acura RSX have?

No recalls on record.

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