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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%)

Chart based on 198 repairs.
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Acura RSX other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (60%)

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Chart based on 10 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

100000 mi Cleaned corrosion off wheel and added a bead of sealant. Cleaned corrosion off wheel and added a bead of sealant. 
110000 mi

US $10
Cleaned travel system for driver front window. Was stuck due to dirt & needed greased 

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2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch

200-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

184500 mi The windshield wipers have started whacking the edges of the windshield (the A-pillars?), and a little online research suggests that the fix involves an expensive replacement of the wiper motors. I haven’t yet gotten around to calling a shop to get a quote. 

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2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

280000 mi

US $120
windshield wiper linkage came apart - new socket part required 

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2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch

200-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

78000 mi

US $89
Broken windshield washer nozzle replaced 
179600 mi

US $200
The bottom driver's seat frame rail was wobbly after a track event. I also replaced a worn out bottom cushion. I bought the parts online and DIY. I also installed a seat heater while I was at it because I really wanted one in MN. 

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2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch

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

66960 mi

C $250
The door would not lock with the remote, only forced manually with the key. Door latch mechanism replaced. 

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2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

122760 mi

C $900
The trunk struts failed so need to replace both the struts that hold up the trucnk. 
113000 mi

US $24
Tail light gaskets needed replacing. 
102000 mi

US $30
Window auto up functionality is broken. Cannot auto roll up. I did the work myself by re-greasing window rails and window regulator. Problem came back after 1 week. Unsuccessful repair. 

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