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Acura RSX repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (6%)
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Chart based on 198 repairs.
Acura RSX suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (55%)
< $100 (15%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 93000 mi US $750 |
Replace front lower control arm bushings. A few pot holes. LA roads can be a bit rough. |
2005 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
210-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 81700 mi US $200 |
End-link had sheared. |
2005 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 149000 mi US $153 |
Replaced rear wheel bearings in attempt to resolve road noise, but rear wheel bearing were both fine. Road noise still persists. |
| 55000 mi US $350 |
Acura didn't rehang the engine cradle correctly, front tires would not align. Wore out a set of Michelin tires in 3k. Acura said they were not at fault. Just because the mechanic says they do a job doesn't mean it was done. Acura was paying, he didn't car |
| 80005 mi US $65 |
Cannot maintain alignment, again to the shop. 3deg out front right. -2deg rears |
2005 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 87500 mi US $90 |
Steering effort heavy and non-linear. Fixed with fluid flush. |
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 156200 mi US $1000 |
struts, bearings, bushings, |
| 199000 mi US $400 |
1. Replaced lower control arms' bushings. 2. Replaced front and rear Swaybar links and bushings. |
2004 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 62100 mi US $1000 |
Wheel bearing replacement due to wear |
| 63000 mi US $369 |
Replaced front lower ball joint boots due to leakage of grease through the boot |
| 141000 mi US $200 |
Struts |
2003 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
200-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 147300 mi US $1200 |
Struts were replaced, I think also shocks. |
2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
200-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 206000 mi US $400 |
Front lower control arm bushings torn. Arms were replaced because it was cheaper than labor cost to press out the bushings. |
| 251900 mi US $205 |
New tie rod ends, stabilizer links FR & RR, New strut mounts |
2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 104000 mi US $229 |
Creaking sounds coming from front. Sway bar links replaced. One side was broken and the other was close to breaking. |
| 133000 mi US $669 |
Right front strut leaked out all of its oil. Also found left strut to be leaking some. Replaced both front struts. |
2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 66000 mi US $150 |
leaky power steering hose |
| 98580 mi C $400 |
Left lower ball joint cover had a tear - the only way to fix it is to replace the ball joint |
| 164920 mi C $200 |
rear sway bar replaced |
2002 Acura RSX 2dr Hatch
| 243000 mi US $600 |
Broke an axle racing/ tore three motor mounts also. And the ball joints was flat wore out eating my tires up |
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