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%)

Chart based on 83 repairs.
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2002 Acura RSX engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (61%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch

200-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

147000 mi Clutch was slipping, new owner contacted me after selling to inform me that the clutch went out. 
83000 mi

US $200
Replaced primary oxygen sensor. 
189000 mi

US $140
Clutch was slipping bad enough that it was not safe to drive. Started project back in December last year. It is very difficult to reattach the transmission back to the engine. Replaced clutch disc, pressure plate, throw out baring and pilot baring. Also had a machine shop resurface the flywheel. 
201000 mi

US $375
Timing chain skipped 2 teeth due to never being replaced and car would not start. Replaced timing chain, tensioner, and guides. 
241000 mi

US $485
New timing chain, tensioner & guides,  valve cover,  intake manifold and throttle body gaskets, because had to remove parts to get to timing chain and starter 
242000 mi

US $190
New rear 02 sensor, used OEM cat back exhaust system, gaskets, installation labor. New Magnaflow catalytic converter 
154000 mi

US $400
Torn engine mounts. Replaced with aftermarket mounts, OEM ones would have cost 2-3 times as much at the dealer for parts and labor. 
185000 mi

US $300
Crack in radiator noticed, radiator and radiator fans were replaced. 
73000 mi

US $840
One oxygen sensor failed. Mechanic said other sensor was failing. Replaced both sensors. 

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2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch

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

60000 mi

US $500
had to replace O2 sensor 
92000 mi CEL On. Found Bad 02 Sensor. Replaced Sensor. 
122500 mi

US $246
CEL code P1259. Replaced VTEC spool valve assembly. 
145000 mi

US $1053
Noisy serpentine belt/pulley. Found belt tensioner worn. Replaced belt and tensioner. 
71300 mi

C $200
02 sensor Second one in 14 months. 

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2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

122760 mi

C $900
TPS, oil sensor 
75000 mi Check engine light from Knock Sensor circuit. Turned out to be loose ground from ECU to engine block. (one wire knock sensor grounds thru threads in block 
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. 

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