2005 Acura RSX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RSX years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Acura RSX. That ranks 2nd out of 8 RSX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (13 complaints, 41%), typically at around 140 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 32owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 13 | 41% | 140 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 13% | 93,792 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 9% | 87,584 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 9% | 71,100 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 9% | 51 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | 5,900 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 6% | 40,010 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 5,900 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 5,900 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 32,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Acura RSX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Acura RSX.
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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 transmission itâs going bad
I bought a vehicle last year and never ran the carfax but now i have it and it appears the mileage has been tampered with
On sat dec 10 2018 i was bulling in to a parking space at walmart after 7am. I was going slowly and started a left turn into a parking space. As i turned i was lightly on the brake, suddenly the engine revved to a high speed and the car surged forward. I pushed hard on the brakes but it still kept…
The car failed to stop for an intersection. Luckily there was no cross traffic, so we did not have an accident. Mechanic diagnosed the problem: power brake booster failed to keep vacuum, making brakes weak. I see that this exact failure was recalled for the next model year (2006). Both model year…
Takata recall my airbag light keeps on coming on for many years. The acura dealer does not know the issue and will not repair the airbags until there is a recall of the airbags. The light has come on probably once per year (i've owned the car for 7 years).
Other Acura RSX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 RSX | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 RSX | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 RSX | 24 | 2 |
| 2005 | 32 | 0 |
| 2004 RSX | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 RSX | 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 2005 Acura RSX?
Owners most often report suspension, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Acura RSX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.