Acura Rsx ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2002–2005)
Side-by-side AutoScores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Acura Rsx we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Rsx across generations.
Average AutoScore
88/100
Best Year
2002 Acura Rsx
Score 88
Weakest Year
2002 Acura Rsx
Score 88
Every Acura Rsx Ranked
Sorted by AutoScore. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A manual RSX is a fantastic used buy, but proceed with extreme caution if considering an automatic.
Top risks: Automatic Transmission · Power Steering System · Suspension & Chassis Rust
A fun-to-drive, highly dependable compact that represents outstanding value in the used market.
Top risks: Rust & Corrosion · Manual Transmission (Type-S) · Suspension Components
A fantastically reliable and enjoyable compact coupe, providing excellent value if key maintenance is addressed.
Top risks: A/C System · Power Steering System · Suspension Components
A consistently reliable and spirited driver, with typical age-related maintenance needs rather than catastrophic failures.
Top risks: Air Conditioning System · Power Steering Pump · Suspension Bushings and Mounts
Problems That Follow the Rsx Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Power Steering System
Appears in 2 model years · 50% of generations
Suspension Components
Appears in 2 model years · 50% of generations
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