2004 Acura RSX Acura RSX 2004

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2004 Acura RSX repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 21 repairs.
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2004 Acura RSX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (26%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (53%)

< $100 (16%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch

200-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Acura RSX in New Mexico, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018

97000 mi

US $350
Normal [brake pad] wear 
Acura RSX in Maryland, United States
- Oct 2005
Oct 2005

18000 mi

US $1600
clutch/plate replacement 
Acura RSX in Colorado, United States
- Oct 2006
Oct 2006

32000 mi
Replaced trim surrounding windshield. No charge due to factory warranty. 
Acura RSX in Ohio, United States
Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

109000 mi

US $300
O2 sensor failure. Replaced sensor. Catalytic converter heat shield rusted through near bolts and became loose. Rattle sound produced when driving. Removed heat shield. 

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2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Acura RSX in California, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2018
Feb 2014

156200 mi

US $1000
Old engine has 154500 miles. Loud clicking noise came from camshaft and valves.(like old diesels engine). Mechanic replaced the engine with used imported Japanese JDM engine less than 50K miles for $2100. Car running like new. very happy! New axles,  struts, bearings, bushings, 
May 2014

161000 mi

US $170
AC condenser fan and cooling fan replaced. They turned slowly. New fans ordered from Amazon for $170 for both. 
Oct 2015

178300 mi

US $350
Engine mounts. Honda genuine front,rear,side and transmission mounts. The car is feeling like new. All mysterious rattles, clunks noise are disappeared. Very happy. Battery. Alternator. And Starter were all bad. Dealer quoted to replace $540 starter & $740 alternator. Pepboys quoted $400 and $580 respectively. DIY $130 starter & $210 alternator parts with 3hrs labor. $119 new walmart battety. 
Jan 2017

194000 mi

US $250
Primary & secondary oxygen sensors replaced. Dealer asked for $790 parts & labor. DIY with NGK sensors from ebay $250 for both. Gas mileages improved no more engine light. 
Sep 2017

199000 mi

US $400
1. Replaced lower control arms' bushings. 2. Replaced front and rear Swaybar links and bushings. 
Acura RSX in Tennessee, United States
- Apr 2009
Apr 2009

30000 mi

US $150
replaced o2 sensor after cel came on.  

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2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Acura RSX in California, United States
Feb 2018 - Jul 2018
May 2018

141000 mi

US $200
Struts 
Acura RSX in Wisconsin, United States
Apr 2012 - Sep 2018
Apr 2015

172000 mi

US $1350
Clutch not disengaging. New clutch, master cylinder, slave cylinder and resurface fly wheel. Front O2 sensor slow. No fault code set. 
Dec 2016

215000 mi

US $257
Clutch not working. Replaced master cylinder. 
Acura RSX in Ontario, Canada
- Sep 2011
Sep 2011

80600 mi
Exhaust Gasket repair coming out frmo the header 
Acura RSX in Maryland, United States
Jun 2015 - Mar 2017
Nov 2015

62100 mi

US $1000
Wheel bearing replacement due to wear 
Dec 2015

63000 mi

US $369
Replaced front lower ball joint boots due to leakage of grease through the boot 

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2004 Acura RSX Repair Histories

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