2002 Acura RSX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RSX years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Acura RSX. That is the most of any RSX model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is power train (20 complaints, 26%), typically at around 48,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 11 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 76owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Acura RSX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 20 | 26% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 21% | 21,280 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 14 | 18% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 7% | 10,300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 5% | 213,288 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 5% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 5% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 4% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | 261,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 5,705 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 75,985 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | 227,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 150 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 12,800 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Acura RSX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Acura RSX.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Odometer Fraud. The contact owned a 2002 Acura SRX. The contact stated that the vehicle was sold to a friend in a private sale. The new owner then attempted to sell the vehicle to another person, and upon obtaining the Carfax report, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. At the…
Duralast 12volt battery post are smaller than they should be. It cause the battery terminal to came loose after a hard bump on the road. It resulted in my car losing power steering.
The contact owns a 2022 Acura RSX. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that there were holes underneath the front driverâs and passengerâs side seats. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
The car stopped at an traffic intersection when making a left turn. Fortunately, the traffic was light. Later, a broken driver side cv axel was identified, which had sever corrosion inside the damper. the narrowest diameter is only 16mm vs 25mm of the axel.
The light for my air bag is on and the passenger air bag light flickers on too. The cruse control does not work.
Other Acura RSX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 RSX | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 RSX | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 RSX | 24 | 2 |
| 2005 RSX | 32 | 0 |
| 2004 RSX | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 RSX | 25 | 0 |
| 2002 | 76 | 0 |
| 2001 RSX | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Acura RSX?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Acura RSX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Acura RSX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RSX model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.