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Expensive Acura RSX repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 23 repairs.
Acura RSX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (93%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 14 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
| 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. |
| 95000 mi US $300 |
Yellowing of headlights after 7yrs. Tried to restore unsuccessfully and replaced with new headlight housings. |
| 130000 mi US $850 |
Replaced compressor. Old unit was leaking refrigerant. |
| 154000 mi US $600 |
Replaced front calipers (seized) and replaced front brake pads (worn out due to seized calipers) |
| 161000 mi US $1699 |
Fixed a trunk leak. |
| 179000 mi US $100 |
Cleaned caliper, greased, resurfaced rotors -- front were locked. rear were fine. |
2005 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 52200 mi US $2559 |
Unbelievably, the clutch (MY FIFTH!) started slipping again. As a highly experienced, safe, rational driver of MANUAL-DRIVE cars for 68 years with NO such poor experience in that time (not even a slipping), I was outraged that AGAIN, it had |
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
200-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 18000 mi US $1600 |
clutch/plate replacement |
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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, |
| 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 |
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. |
| 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. |
| 199000 mi US $400 |
1. Replaced lower control arms' bushings. 2. Replaced front and rear Swaybar links and bushings. |
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 215000 mi US $257 |
Clutch not working. Replaced master cylinder. |
| 62100 mi US $1000 |
Wheel bearing replacement due to wear |
2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
200-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 147300 mi US $1200 |
Struts were replaced, I think also shocks. |
| 204000 mi US $200 |
Per the prior Jiffy Lube problem noted, Tire-rama was able to use something like a helicoil to replace the stripped oil-pan collar / plug. Hopefully we are OK now...sigh. I still have problems with windshield wipers whacking the edges of the pillars, don't know when/if I'll fix that. |
| 63000 mi US $1020 |
Clutch slipping, replaced clutch disc |
| 76000 mi US $732 |
Air flow ratio sensor replaced |
| 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. Motor mounts had failed, and needed replacement. There was a front and a rear motor mount. Valve cover gasket was leaking, and that was replaced |
| 199000 mi US $1300 |
check engine light on -- shop said lining of Catalytic converter was already starting to break down and rattling. |
| 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. |
| 222000 mi US $1800 |
Worn clutch had to be replaced. I suppose I can't complain too much -- 220,000 miles on the original clutch is pretty good. |
2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 96100 mi C $500 |
Muffler had to be replaced. |
| 105400 mi C $1600 |
Clutch had to be replaced. |
2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
200-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 73000 mi US $840 |
One oxygen sensor failed. Mechanic said other sensor was failing. Replaced both sensors. |
| 110000 mi US $150 |
Windshield washer motor failed. It was replaced. |
| 140000 mi US $1000 |
new ac compressor |
2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 96000 mi US $267 |
Automatic transmission occassionally hanging/not upshifting properly. Technician could not replicate. |
| 122500 mi US $246 |
CEL code P1259. Replaced VTEC spool valve assembly. |
| 133000 mi US $389 |
Right front strut leaked out all of its oil. Also found left strut to be leaking some. Replaced both front struts. Left front brake pads binding to rotor and not releasing. Found brake caliper seized. Replaced caliper, both front brake pads and hardware. Machined both front rotors |
| 145000 mi US $1053 |
D light flashing. Found 3rd oil pressure switch failure. Replaced switch, $205.19. SRS light on. Found seat belt buckle air bag sensor bad. Replaced seat belt buckle. Noisy serpentine belt/pulley. Found belt tensioner worn. Replaced belt and tensioner. |
| 117500 mi US $2000 |
a/c was not blowing cold air, airbag sensor messed up. car doors would not lock and unlock. |
2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 120000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced A/C clutch and associated parts. Replaced faulty passenger door lock. Completed routine 90K and 120K mile service. |
| 67500 mi US $691 |
Starter replaced |
| 104000 mi US $850 |
Replaced starter |
| 111000 mi US $159 |
Primary O2 sensor failed after ten and a half years. $159 part and an easy DIY job was all it took to fix. |
| 115000 mi US $1493 |
A/C unit blew up, literally had a hole in the unit. Repair required complete replacement. |
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