2002 Acura RSX Acura RSX 2002

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2002 Acura RSX repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (7%)

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2002 Acura RSX electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Acura RSX

Engine not specified

67580 mi Alternator repaired. 

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2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch

200-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

152000 mi

US $28
Door actuator on drivers side no longer lowered the lock. Replaced the actuator. 
110000 mi

US $150
Windshield washer motor failed. It was replaced. 
140000 mi

US $1000
new ac compressor 
83700 mi

C $30
windshield washer stopped working replaced it 
107880 mi

C $40
driverside door actuator passenger side door lock actuator 
241000 mi

US $485
new starter due to corroded ground wire, 
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. 

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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 

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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 
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 
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. 
66000 mi

US $150
driver side power lock actuator 

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2002 Acura RSX Electrical Problems

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