Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems of the 2003 Acura RSX

Two problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises have been reported for the 2003 Acura RSX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Acura RSX based on all problems reported for the 2003 RSX.

1 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2010

The contact owns a 2003 Acura Rsx with a 4-cylinder, 2. 0 liter engine. While driving at speeds of 65 mph, there was a tapping noise coming from under the hood. The vehicle then stalled without warning and shortly after, he was able to restart the vehicle. Once the vehicle was restarted, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and increased in engine rpms of 9,000. He was able to put the vehicle into neutral and maneuver off the highway. The engine then blew itself and made a loud popping noise. He was unable to restart the vehicle at that point. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they performed a diagnostic and determined the failure to be driver error. The engine was replaced at the owner's expense. The failure and current mileages were approximately 86,000.

2 Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2007

I bought my car from a dealer in August 2006, in January of 07 I noticed my 2003 Acura Rsx engine making a ticking sound and the engine revving really high. I took it to my mechanic who said the valves needed replacing as do the camshafts. After many searches online regarding this problem, and finding several other owners experiencing the exact same issue I am shocked Acura has not issued a recall for this.


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