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2003 Acura RSX repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (2%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 43 repairs.
2003 Acura RSX electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (31%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
200-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 78300 mi US $890 |
Starter motor (actually starter solenoid part of the starter) needed replacement. |
| 89000 mi US $670 |
There was a SRS Warning light on the dash. Supplemental Restraint System I think. Car would not pass state safety inspection. Problem was something in a seat belt buckle and initially I was told that part would be close to $500. Evidently there was some type of recall, or supplemental warranty, and it was repaired at no cost to me. |
| 115200 mi US $60 |
Changed headlamps |
| 184000 mi US $80 |
Headlights. Once one goes, they're both toast -- it only took a couple days for the second one to die after the first one went. |
| 214500 mi US $100 |
Headlights were out -- again. In the words of one mechanic: "Some cars go through headlights like Pez". This car would be one of them. But as complaints go, this is minor. |
| 228000 mi | The AC died, the check engine light is on, the suspension is crunchy and she has 228,000 miles -- she's dead, Jim. She's not worth the $$ it will cost for all the repairs/maintenance needed (including tires/brakes). |
| 228000 mi | problems are as described for June: AC was dead and the check engine light was on. I elected not to have the work done, or even to have a diagnostic done -- too expensive for the worth of the car. |
2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 99000 mi US $100 |
Battery died unexpectedly. |
| 99000 mi US $400 |
Would not start or turn over even with jump-start. Replaced starter. Also needed transmission flush. |
| 138000 mi US $60 |
Replaced heater blower fan and air cabin filter Replaced headlight behind car battery |
| 157000 mi US $140 |
Passenger side airbag sensor and airbag replaced. SRS light was on when car was originally purchased. |
2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 139000 mi US $150 |
Air conditioner working intermittently. A/C service performed (cleanout and recharge). Performance improved but there may still a problem with A/C Controller. |
| 144000 mi US $70 |
SRS sensor lighted. Seatbelt buckle replaced under warrantee. |
| 240000 mi US $800 |
replace AC compressor |
| 289600 mi US $800 |
Replaced heater fan |
| 331000 mi US $800 |
Car would not start Replaced starter |
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