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Acura RSX repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 198 repairs.
Acura RSX electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
210-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 90200 mi US $300 |
After 90000+ miles, the only repair items have been a set of brake pads at 82,000 and a set of head light bulbs. The RSX seems to eat head light bulbs regularly. Other than that, completely bullet proof car. I wish they still built them, I'd buy another. |
| 72500 mi | Tail light assemblies filling with water, ~1 inch deep in left, condensation spots on right. Acura Carland dealer goodwill warranty repair. |
| 117000 mi US $125 |
Replaced both (2) windshield/back window fluid spray motors (mounted on the washer container). |
| 83500 mi US $420 |
Cleaned relay causing intermittent cylinder 1 misfire. Incorrect initial diagnosis resulted in purchase of fuel injectors (now on-hand, unused -- cannot return). Also tried fuel additive (2x) suspecting bad gas and injector blockage. |
| 130000 mi US $850 |
Replaced compressor. Old unit was leaking refrigerant. |
| 145000 mi US $15 |
replaced main headlight bulbs |
2005 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 82000 mi US $300 |
Replaced the following driver side door window parts: Regulator & Run Channel. |
2005 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 194000 mi US $900 |
AC clutch and compressor failed. Had to be replaced along with the dryer |
| 115000 mi US $440 |
Engine would crank but very briefly, then not at all. Lights worked fine. Cranking was more labored when cold. Gradual problem where engine would eventually start after several tries. Eventually did not respond to tries. Replaced starter. |
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 161000 mi US $170 |
AC condenser fan and cooling fan replaced. They turned slowly. New fans ordered from Amazon for $170 for both. |
| 178300 mi US $350 |
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. |
2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
200-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 78300 mi US $890 |
Starter motor (actually starter solenoid part of the starter) needed replacement. |
| 89000 mi US $670 |
There was a SRS Warning light on the dash. Supplemental Restraint System I think. Car would not pass state safety inspection. Problem was something in a seat belt buckle and initially I was told that part would be close to $500. Evidently there was some type of recall, or supplemental warranty, and it was repaired at no cost to me. |
| 115200 mi US $60 |
Changed headlamps |
| 184000 mi US $80 |
Headlights. Once one goes, they're both toast -- it only took a couple days for the second one to die after the first one went. |
| 214500 mi US $100 |
Headlights were out -- again. In the words of one mechanic: "Some cars go through headlights like Pez". This car would be one of them. But as complaints go, this is minor. |
| 228000 mi | The AC died, the check engine light is on, the suspension is crunchy and she has 228,000 miles -- she's dead, Jim. She's not worth the $$ it will cost for all the repairs/maintenance needed (including tires/brakes). |
| 228000 mi | problems are as described for June: AC was dead and the check engine light was on. I elected not to have the work done, or even to have a diagnostic done -- too expensive for the worth of the car. |
2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 99000 mi US $400 |
Would not start or turn over even with jump-start. Replaced starter. Also needed transmission flush. |
| 138000 mi US $60 |
Replaced heater blower fan and air cabin filter Replaced headlight behind car battery |
| 157000 mi US $140 |
Passenger side airbag sensor and airbag replaced. SRS light was on when car was originally purchased. |
| 99000 mi US $100 |
Battery died unexpectedly. |
2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 139000 mi US $150 |
Air conditioner working intermittently. A/C service performed (cleanout and recharge). Performance improved but there may still a problem with A/C Controller. |
| 144000 mi US $70 |
SRS sensor lighted. Seatbelt buckle replaced under warrantee. |
| 240000 mi US $800 |
replace AC compressor |
| 289600 mi US $800 |
Replaced heater fan |
| 331000 mi US $800 |
Car would not start Replaced starter |
2002 Acura RSX
Engine not specified
| 67580 mi | Alternator repaired. |
2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
200-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 102000 mi US $100 |
Transistor that controls HVAC fan needed replacement. |
| 123000 mi | Corrosion at battery terminals prevented proper charging. 4-year-old battery replaced because it had less than 400 cold cranking amps |
| 127500 mi US $30 |
Passenger side headlight had died. Both front headlights replaced, which required removal of the front bumper. |
| 129000 mi US $35 |
Random electrical problems: brake light stays on after handbrake is released, windshield wipers not swiping after spritzing washer fluid on the windshield. The multiplex control unit (aka fuse box) replaced. Keyless door lock/unlock not working. Driver's side door lock actuator replaced. |
| 110000 mi US $150 |
Windshield washer motor failed. It was replaced. |
| 140000 mi US $1000 |
new ac compressor |
| 152000 mi US $28 |
Door actuator on drivers side no longer lowered the lock. Replaced the actuator. |
| 241000 mi US $485 |
new starter due to corroded ground wire, |
| 83700 mi C $30 |
windshield washer stopped working replaced it |
| 107880 mi C $40 |
driverside door actuator passenger side door lock actuator |
2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 128500 mi US $2000 |
a/c was not blowing cold air, airbag sensor messed up. car doors would not lock and unlock. |
| 145000 mi US $1053 |
SRS light on. Found seat belt buckle air bag sensor bad. Replaced seat belt buckle. |
| 152000 mi US $58 |
Bearings on heater blower motor worn and making a ton of noise. Replaced blower motor |
2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 122760 mi C $900 |
Door locks do not work |
| 164920 mi C $200 |
air did not come through the vents- need to replace an electrical component |
| 66000 mi US $150 |
driver side power lock actuator |
| 67500 mi US $691 |
Starter replaced |
| 104000 mi US $850 |
Replaced starter |
| 115000 mi US $1493 |
A/C unit blew up, literally had a hole in the unit. Repair required complete replacement. |
| 120000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced A/C clutch and associated parts. Replaced faulty passenger door lock. Completed routine 90K and 120K mile service. |
| 135160 mi | Power door lock |
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