When trying to shift into 2nd gear it grinds and pops out. It is so bad that now it will not allow you to put it in 2nd at all. Synchros are bad...common problem with rsx. Acura should be forced to fix this issue since it is so common in these vehicles.
Acura RSX grinding brakes problems
32 of the 178 owner complaints about the Acura RSX describe grinding or squealing brakes, most of them for the 2002 model year.
- owner complaints
- 32
- worst model year
- 2002
- typical mileage
- 14,900
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
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What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 acura rsx type s. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10-60 MPH, the third gear shifted out of gear. In addition, there was a very loud grinding noise. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
When shifting to 3rd gear from 2nd or 4th in my 2006 rsx type s, the gear will grind, extra force will be required to successfully shift, or the shifter will pop out into neutral. The approximate incident date is the latest day that the problem has occurred. The car was bought new in december 2005; the problem first occurred a few months after purchasing the car. After bringing it into the service department of the dealership where the car was purchased, no issues were found. Multiple drivers of the car have experienced the same symptoms. The problem occurs when the car is cold or warm, and in various types of weather. After over 85,000 miles driven, the problem has not gotten worse or better.
Acura 2006 rsx s vehicle was bought new. We had drive train problems with this vehicle shifting into gears and popping out of third gear. Repair work was done numerous times while under warranty, but the problem was never fixed. Acura corporation, and the acura dealer kept claiming there was no problem with the vehicle. While operating the vehicle the transmission locked up causing a near rear end collision. There are currently 2 tsb listed for problems related to this. Acura claims they will not do anything because the vehicle is out of warranty now. Despite the fact that I have stated our position in regard to what we are requesting from acura corporation. Our rsx had, before, during and after the new transmission was put in, a grinding, shifting and popping out of gear problems. This defect is well documented, by written, verbal and cell phone records, of conversations between me, and many individuals that are including, but not limited to, being directly or indirectly connected to acura. It is very sad that it appears someone needs to be killed due this vehicle defect, before any action is taken. I informed acura that we will seek legal action to recover our loss. Typical dealer & manufacturer modus operandi. Wear the customer down until the warranty expires, and tell you now you have to pay for the repair.
Transmission grinds when shifting into 3rd gear, pops out of 3rd gear, or is hard to shift into 3rd gear. These symptoms can be intermittent andsometimes more noticeable in colder climates.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura rsx. While driving between 65-70 MPH, the transmission began to slip out of gear followed by a loud grinding noise when the accelerator pedal was depressed. When the contact would downshift to a lower gear, there was a low power response and a grinding noise was heard. The failures occurred intermittently. Over an extended period of time, the failures increased while the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but they could not duplicate the failures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two separate occasions, but there were no resolutions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the transmission was replaced. Approximately four months later, the transmission failed without warning. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 60,000.
Component: power train:manual transmission details: when shifting from 1st to 2nd the transmission grinds. The colder the temp. Is the worse the grinding.
When shifting from 1st to 2nd the transmission grinds. When going from 3rd to 2nd it's more of a klunk with a lesser grind. The colder the temp. Is the worse the grinding. The transmission has popped out of 3rd to neutral a few times (very seldom).
My problem is with the transmission. I have a 2004 rsx-s. It has a six speed transmission. When shifting from first to second, gear grinds, and sometimes locks out. When shifting from second to third, gear grinds and sometimes pops out. Dealership gives me the run-a-round said they couldn't fix since my car is past warranty. Why was I not contacted by american honda about this failure on an obviously important safety malfunction? I almost got into an accident caused by not being able to get the car into gear. Dealer said I had to fork over the $$$ for the repair myself which is unheard of. I bought this car for it impeccable record, now to find out I and countless of hundreds maybe thousands, have purchased a lemon when american honda knew they had a problem with the transmission. American honda, we, the unfortunate 2004 acura rsx type s owners are not !!pleased the way you take advantage of your loyal customers.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 acura rsx. When switching from second to third gear, the shifter would pop out of gear and make a grinding noise. The manufacturer could not assist because there were no recalls. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 76,500.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured January 18, 2006, through August 12, 2006; and model year 2006-2007 Honda S2000 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2006, through November 13, 2006. The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.
- Risk
- With reduced braking assistance, the vehicle may require additional brake pedal force to prevent a lengthened stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster assembly. If necessary, the dealers will replace the booster assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1‑310‑783‑2000. Honda's recall number is JA4. Acura's recall number is JA5.
Recall number 13V246000 · Recall details
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Which Acura RSX years have grinding or squealing brakes problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2002 (9 complaints), 2003 (9 complaints) and 2004 (6 complaints).
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