Acura RSX recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 157 owner complaints for the Acura RSX (model years 2001–2008). The most reported problem area is power train (35 complaints), followed by air bags (27 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 24 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 76 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2002 (76), 2005 (32) and 2003 (25). Among model years at least two years old, the 2007 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Acura RSX model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 35 | 4 of 8 | |
| Air bags | 27 | 4 of 8 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 23 | 4 of 8 | |
| Suspension | 20 | 3 of 8 | |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 3 of 8 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V246000 | Jun 13, 2013 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum | 2006 | 18,352 |
| 06V270000 | Jul 26, 2006 | Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual | 2006 | 1,190,000 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 20 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 16 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.