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Acura RSX

Acura RSX Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Acura RSX rather than another vehicle?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

We need more owners to participate before we can provide a Vehicle Reliability Survey result for the RSX.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Acura RSX--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data will receive free access to the site's reliability information. Find out the details.

Acura RSX Repair Histories

To supplement our Vehicle Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Acura RSX repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both tbe Vehicle Reliability Survey and the Vehicle Repair History Survey are posted here:

Acura RSX Repair Histories

Acura RSX Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Acura RSX's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

If you are unsure about the Acura RSX's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

Acura RSX MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Acura RSX. Price the Acura RSX.

Acura RSX Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Acura RSX and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Acura RSX price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Acura RSX.

Acura RSX Dealer Price Quotes

Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through InvoiceDealers (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive a price quote from a local approved dealer within 48 hours.

Acura RSX Fuel Economy

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Acura RSX's real-world fuel economy.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting fuel economy data from owners of the Acura RSX, with the intent of providing real-world fuel economy estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Acura RSX Real-World Fuel Economy

Note: TrueDelta hasn't been collecting this data for long, so there are often just a few results in raw form.

"Why (Not) the Acura RSX?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a RSX--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Acura RSX review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors. 

Acura RSX Forums (TrueDelta partners)

TrueDelta does not currently have a partner forum for this model.

If you know a forum administrator who might be interested, please suggest that they contact us.

Acura RSX Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Acura RSX tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Acura RSX--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

2006 Acura RSX Specifications

Body2-door Hatch
Wheelbase101.2
Length172.4
Width67.9
Height54.9
Fuel Capacity13.2
R1 Headroom37.8
R1 Shoulder Room52.6
R1 Hip Room51.1
R1 Legroom43.1
R2 Headroom34.1
R2 Shoulder Room51.3
R2 Hip Room46.2
R2 Legroom29.2
Cargo Volume16.0
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2006 Acura RSX 2-door Hatch
Complex Feature Availability

TrimBaseType-S
Standard Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 155@6500
TQ: 139@4000
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 201@7800
TQ: 140@7000
Standard Transmission5-speed manual6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)5-speed manually-shiftable automatic 
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWD
Standard Tires205/55VR16 tires215/45VR17 tires
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 6 speakersBose audio system, 170W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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