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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%)
Chart based on 43 repairs.
2003 Acura RSX engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (6%)
< $100 (44%)
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
| 142000 mi US $8 |
Removed and cleaned Idle Air Control Valve |
| 204000 mi | At some point, Jiffy Lube apparently replaced my OEM oil drain plug with one that didn't quite fit; this one has been over-tightened and is stripping out threads in oil pan drain collar, resulting in leaking. Whole oil pan assembly has to be replaced....thanks a lot, Jiffy Lube. Never going there again. Tire Rama ordered a replacement, but found out that the standard RSX oil pan does NOT fit the Type S, grrr — and to get a Type S replacement is **$500** just for the oil pan! let alone the labor of changing it!! So it’s not fixed yet. The next attempt will be to tap out the oil pan collar and put in a helicoil to make new threads. |
| 204000 mi US $200 |
Per the prior Jiffy Lube problem noted, Tire-rama was able to use something like a helicoil to replace the stripped oil-pan collar / plug. Hopefully we are OK now...sigh. I still have problems with windshield wipers whacking the edges of the pillars, don't know when/if I'll fix that. |
| 148800 mi C $70 |
Replaced Exhaust Manifold Donut Gasket and Spring Bolts because of loud exhaust. |
| 63000 mi US $1020 |
Clutch slipping, replaced clutch disc |
| 76000 mi US $732 |
Air flow ratio sensor replaced |
| 89000 mi US $670 |
Motor mounts had failed, and needed replacement. There was a front and a rear motor mount. Valve cover gasket was leaking, and that was replaced |
| 199000 mi US $1300 |
check engine light on -- shop said lining of Catalytic converter was already starting to break down and rattling. |
| 222000 mi US $1800 |
Worn clutch had to be replaced. I suppose I can't complain too much -- 220,000 miles on the original clutch is pretty good. |
| 86000 mi US $60 |
Catalytic converter and exhaust manifold heat shield rusted out due to age. Replaced with OEM parts, a 30 min DIY job. |
| 91300 mi | Engine experience erratic idle speed. Shop diagnosed problem as dirty throttle body and cleaned it at no charge. |
2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 167000 mi US $80 |
pulsing rpms |
| 110900 mi | Transmission mount broken causing audible and palpable thunk when engaging drive from reverse. |
| 81000 mi US $715 |
Engine light one; o2 sensor replaced |
2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 96100 mi C $500 |
Muffler had to be replaced. |
| 105400 mi C $1600 |
Clutch had to be replaced. |
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