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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 39 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
| Acura RSX in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jun 2010148800 miC $70 | Replaced Exhaust Manifold Donut Gasket and Spring Bolts because of loud exhaust. | ||
| Apr 2012186620 miC $250 | Replaced Driver Side Driveshaft due to strong vibrations. | ||
| Acura RSX in Massachusetts, United States May 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
| May 201286000 miUS $60 | Catalytic converter and exhaust manifold heat shield rusted out due to age. Replaced with OEM parts, a 30 min DIY job. | ||
| Aug 201391300 mi | Engine experience erratic idle speed. Shop diagnosed problem as dirty throttle body and cleaned it at no charge. | ||
| Acura RSX in Virginia, United States Dec 2012 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Jan 201363000 miUS $1020 | Clutch slipping, replaced clutch disc | ||
| Jun 201576000 miUS $732 | Air flow ratio sensor replaced | ||
| Oct 201578300 miUS $890 | Starter motor (actually starter solenoid part of the starter) needed replacement. | ||
| Mar 201789000 miUS $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. 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 | ||
| Acura RSX in Montana, United States Aug 2010 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Apr 2011115200 miUS $60 | Changed headlamps | ||
| Oct 2013147300 miUS $1200 | Struts were replaced, I think also shocks. | ||
| Oct 2016184500 mi | The windshield wipers have started whacking the edges of the windshield (the A-pillars?), and a little online research suggests that the fix involves an expensive replacement of the wiper motors. I haven’t yet gotten around to calling a shop to get a quote. | ||
| Mar 2018204000 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. | ||
| May 2018204000 miUS $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. | ||
| Acura RSX in New Jersey, United States Jun 2010 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Feb 2011184000 miUS $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. | ||
| Aug 2011199000 miUS $1300 | check engine light on -- shop said lining of Catalytic converter was already starting to break down and rattling. | ||
| Oct 2013214500 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2014222000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 2015228000 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). | ||
| Nov 2015228000 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. | ||
| Acura RSX in Florida, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017142000 miUS $8 | Removed and cleaned Idle Air Control Valve Repaired Stitching on leather seat. | ||
2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura RSX in Illinois, United States Jun 2010 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Dec 201499000 miUS $100 | Battery died unexpectedly. | ||
| Feb 2016110900 mi | Transmission mount broken causing audible and palpable thunk when engaging drive from reverse. | ||
| Acura RSX in Washington, United States Feb 2013 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Mar 201399000 miUS $400 | Would not start or turn over even with jump-start. Replaced starter. Also needed transmission flush. | ||
| Dec 2013106000 mi | Although it hasn't been to a repair shop, my RSX is having issues with moisture/ condensation inside the car. Also, drivers side floor feels wet during rainy weather. I was told there could possibly be a leak in the firewall. | ||
| May 2016138000 miUS $60 | Replaced heater blower fan and air cabin filter Replaced headlight behind car battery | ||
| Dec 2017157000 miUS $140 | Passenger side airbag sensor and airbag replaced. SRS light was on when car was originally purchased. | ||
| Acura RSX in Florida, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2015167000 miUS $80 | pulsing rpms | ||
| Acura RSX in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Mar 201281000 miUS $715 | Engine light one; o2 sensor replaced | ||
| Acura RSX in New York, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010210000 miUS $220 | brake caliper frozen, replaced | ||
| Acura RSX in Ontario, Canada Jul 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 2016164300 miC $550 | rear pads,rotors and calipers replaced | ||
2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Acura RSX in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2011 - May 2012 | |||
| Jun 2011139000 miUS $150 | Air conditioner working intermittently. A/C service performed (cleanout and recharge). Performance improved but there may still a problem with A/C Controller. | ||
| Aug 2011144000 miUS $70 | SRS sensor lighted. Seatbelt buckle replaced under warrantee. | ||
| Acura RSX in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Aug 2010240000 miUS $800 | replace AC compressor | ||
| Sep 2011280000 miUS $120 | windshield wiper linkage came apart - new socket part required | ||
| Feb 2012289600 miUS $800 | Replaced heater fan | ||
| Sep 2013331000 miUS $800 | Car would not start Replaced starter | ||
| Acura RSX in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201592780 miC $5 | Rust on rear driver side quarter panel above wheel well, rust spots on roof, scratch from vandalism on passenger door. | ||
| Mar 201796100 miC $500 | Muffler had to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 2022105400 miC $1600 | Clutch had to be replaced. | ||
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