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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? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

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."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Acura RSX reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2002AcuraRSX*

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 10
7.3
106500
 

To see how the Acura RSX's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

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 receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Acura RSX Repair Histories

To supplement our Car 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 the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:

2005 Acura RSX Problems and Repair Histories

2004 Acura RSX Problems and Repair Histories

2003 Acura RSX Problems and Repair Histories

2002 Acura RSX Problems and Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

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.

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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.

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Acura RSX Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (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 promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Acura RSX Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Acura RSX's gas mileage in the real-world.

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

Acura RSX Real-World Gas Mileage

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"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 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.

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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.

2006 Acura RSX Specifications

Body2-door Hatch
Wheelbase101.2
Length172.4
Width67.9
Height54.9
Curb Weight2734
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
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System 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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