2003 Acura RSX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RSX years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Acura RSX. That ranks 3rd out of 8 RSX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (8 complaints, 32%), typically at around 10,600 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 25owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 | 8 | 32% | 10,600 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 28% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 20% | 43,138 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 12% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 12% | 112,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Acura RSX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
The srs light just turned on in my vehicle. There was a recall for this same problem sometime in 2012 or 2013.
2003 acura rsx. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. *ld consumer sent additional correspondence. *ld *js
Tl* the contact owns 2003 acura rsx. The contact stated that the vehicle spontaneously accelerated without warning. The only way the contact could stop the failure was by shifting into park and braking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. The…
When trying to shift into 2nd gear it grinds and pops out. It is so bad that now it will not allow you to put it in 2nd at all. Synchros are bad...common problem with rsx. Acura should be forced to fix this issue since it is so common in these vehicles. *tr
The mechanics at acura found galling on one or more cam shaft lobes in my engine. The symptoms of this problem are loss of engine power and a noticeable, louder than normal, clicking/tapping noise from the valve cover area. This is a significant issue that has caused me great concern. Galling is a…
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 | 25 | 0 |
| 2002 RSX | 76 | 0 |
| 2001 RSX | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Acura RSX?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Acura RSX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.