2002 Acura RSXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 76 owner complaints about the 2002 Acura RSX, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2002 Acura RSX has problems
76 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 20 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 1 |
| Air bags | 14 | 6 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 17 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2002 Acura RSX recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2002 vs. every other RSX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RSX median. How we score
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2002 Acura RSX safety ratings
2002 Acura RSX 2-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What RSX owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RSX TYPE S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10-60 MPH, THE THIRD GEAR SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED…
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4.0 LITER JERKS WHEN ENGAGING INTO REVERSE. VEHICLE JERKS HARD ENOUGH THAT THE BRAKES ARE NOT ENOUGH TO STOP IT FROM MOVING. NO OTHER GEAR IS LIKE THIS. UPON FURTHER STUDY FROM ONLINE JOURNALS AND DISCUSSIONS PAGES AS WELL AS SPEAKING WITH TRANSMISSION TECHNICIAN, THIS IS A…
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