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2002 Acura RSX recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Acura RSX, but owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
76
Crashes / fires
10 / 1
Injuries / deaths
11 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Acura RSX vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Acura RSX problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train21
Engine and Engine Cooling17
Air Bags14
Structure5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Electrical System4
Exterior Lighting4
Seat Belts3
Steering3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Seats2
Visibility2

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Manual Transmission — 12
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 5
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 4
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Catalytic Convertor — 4
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 3
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 3
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 2
  • Air Bags › Side/Window — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 48,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Acura RSX complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 213,288 miles · reported Aug 5, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact owned a 2002 Acura SRX. The contact stated that the vehicle was sold to a friend in a private sale. The new owner then attempted to sell the vehicle to another person, and upon obtaining the Carfax report, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was approximately 115,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 213,288.
Electrical System · reported Jul 20, 2026
Duralast 12volt battery post are smaller than they should be. It cause the battery terminal to came loose after a hard bump on the road. It resulted in my car losing power steering.
Seats · at 261,000 miles · reported Jan 8, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Acura RSX. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that there were holes underneath the front driver’s and passenger’s side seats. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 261,000.Â
Power Train · reported Jul 9, 2023
The car stopped at an traffic intersection when making a left turn. Fortunately, the traffic was light. Later, a broken driver side cv axel was identified, which had sever corrosion inside the damper. the narrowest diameter is only 16mm vs 25mm of the axel.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 140,000 miles · reported Jul 13, 2019
My car had a strong gas smell inside and outside vehicle whenever I drove it. I looked and found that the gas pump plastic housing was cracked in multiple places and a large amount of gas had leaked into the compartment under the seat and down below my vehicle.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Acura RSX have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Acura RSX as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Acura RSX?

Owners report power train problems most often (21 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (17). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 48,000 miles.

Are Acura recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Acura dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.