34 problems have been reported for the 2005 Acura RSX. The following chart shows the 13 most common problems for 2005 Acura RSX. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension with 12 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags (4 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension | |
| Air Bag | |
| Visibility | |
| Power Train | |
| Equipment | |
| Tire | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Electrical System | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Steering | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Wheel | |
| Unknown Or Other |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2005 Acura RSX in the United States are 19,126 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Acura RSX owners in the last 17 years is 34, and the age of the vehicle is 17, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 34 / 19,126 / 17 * 1000 = 0.10.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Acura RSX model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2005 Acura RSX in 2005.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Acura RSX, the following table can be used to compare the 2005 Acura RSX with the Acura RSX from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2005 RSX is 34 while the average number of problems reported for the 8 model years of the Acura RSX is 22.