Two problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 2002 Acura RSX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Acura RSX based on all problems reported for the 2002 RSX.
I bought a used 2002 Acura Rsx type-s from fiesta Dodge in san antonio, TX on October 3, 2005. They said they did a full 101 point inspection on the vehicle. The vehicle had only approximately 48,000 miles. I had the vehicle for 38 days and had put less than 3,000 miles on it when I noted power loss in the upper rpm band. I immediately took it to another dealer to get inspected, where I found out that the vehicle was burning oil badly and had done enough damage to ruin the motor, thankfully I had purchased an extended warranty and it was seen as a manufacturer's defect, but still I am without a car for the next month while the new motor is installed.
This is for a 2002 Acura Rsx; oil consumption issue. Since I've owned the car, it has been using about 1 1/2 quarts of oil each 3,000 miles. I've contacted the local dealership, who is working with me to collect usage data with each oil change and the Acura consumer help line. The Acura consumer help line is very rude, not very helpful and seems to not want to give me statistically correct information with this problem. I've had 2 high performance Honda crxs for upwards of 150,000 miles and neither had the usage issue as this Rsx. Without resolving the issue, it is likely that the engine could wear out or cause other related problems. I am looking for Acura to look further into the problem, do further testing, give me an explanation to my satisfaction and change the engine, as this is not a usual problem, from what I understand. At this point, because Acura doesn't appear to want to deal with this issue, I am verbally warning other possible buyers away because of the oil consumption and the lack of consumer respect and courtesy from the Acura consumer help phone line. I think Acura knows there is an issue and wants me to foot the bill when the car fails before its time.