Acura RSX owners have reported 6 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's bumper (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's paint (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Bumper problems | |
| Paint problems | |
| Frame And Members problems | |
| Body problems | |
| Structure problems |
Bumper not flushed nor aligned, unlike the left rear end. Bumper paint failing due to improper mounting of the rear bumper. As a result, bumper rubs against the rear signal lights causing the paint to fall/chip. Read details...
Acura only 5 years old when red paint, on exterior, started fading. Now body is compelety faded with patches of peeling paint on hood and roof. This car my husband purchased and is one of our family cars. My prius is a 2007 and the paint is not fading! Read details...
*open body seam at drivers a-pillar. I reported this problem twice as suspension noise which I though was the problem; dealer found no problem with the suspension. A few months went by and I realized the noise was coming from the driver side specially when turning wheels all the way to the left. Read details...
The hood latch is separating from the the bracket attached to the frame. This occurred while attempting to secure the hood closed while parked. The latch no longer aligns correctly with the hood. The vehicle has 193000 miles. It appears the metal bracket is of insufficient design strength. Read details...
Acura Rsx: radiator and condenser have absolutely no protection (grill) in this model. The Rsx is very susceptible to road debris damaging the condenser and radiator rendering the car inoperative, due to overheating and rapid loss of radiator fluid. This is especially true at highway speeds. Read details...