2008 Acura RSX Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 31, 2015 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other RSX years
Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Acura RSX. That ranks 7th out of 8 RSX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 30,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Acura RSX
2004-2005 Acura RSX photographed in College Park, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2008 Acura RSX problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Unknown or Other1 · ~30,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other1100%30,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2008 Acura RSX recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 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 trunk release rubber has melted into a sticky tar that sticks to anything that touches it and is not pleasant to deal with. Seems like the heat has some effect. Now must use trunk release (inside or remote) to open trunk.

Unknown or Other · received Oct 31, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10787445

Other Acura RSX years

← 2007 RSX

YearComplaintsRecalls
200810
2007 RSX10
2006 RSX242
2005 RSX320
2004 RSX170
2003 RSX250
2002 RSX760
2001 RSX20

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Acura RSX?

Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Acura RSX?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.