Acura RSX owners have reported 21 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's catalytic convertor (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline engine (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
My 2002 Acura Rsx emits a terrible rotten egg odor form the emission system . . Fumes are very strong and surely unsafe. . Dealer says only that I have "bad gas" but it's been a persistent problem for 18 months that will not go away. Read details...
Problems shifting from 3rd into 4th gear. Car shifts into second and redlines engine. Computor fails to shut engine down and engine blows. This has happened twice in the past 6 months. Acura blames it on driver error. Read details...
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. Read details...
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. Read details...
The transmission it’s going bad Read details...