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#BS-2002-ACURSX-6AC1

2002 Acura Rsx

Based on reports from 91 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
91
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Recalls
4
TSBs
115
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 91 complaints, 10 crashes, 1 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

engine failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

gears grind

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

windows cables broke

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:manual TransmissionHIGH

12 owners reported power train:manual transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 45K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

22
0–30K
10
30–60K
6
60–90K
4
90–120K
7
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (22 reports) • Median: 45K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:manual Transmission (12 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:manual Transmission12 (13%)
Airbags9 (10%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission5 (5%)
Engine5 (5%)
Fuel System5 (5%)
Drivetrain4 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip4 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor4 (4%)

2002 Acura Rsx: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:manual Transmission Issues

Power Train:manual Transmission complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2002 Acura Rsx, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 45,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 45K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2002 Acura Rsx, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2002 Acura Rsx, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2002 Acura Rsx, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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15
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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Acura Rsx. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

06E023000May 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

06E038000May 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

06E064000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

09E012000May 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Acura Rsx is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2002 Acura Rsx vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

91

Class avg

141

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 91 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Acura Rsx Model Years

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2002 Acura Rsx: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Acura Rsx?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Acura Rsx is related to the power train:manual transmission, with 12 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Acura Rsx reliable?
The 2002 Acura Rsx has 91 complaints, 10 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 Acura Rsx problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2002 Acura Rsx have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Acura Rsx has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Acura Rsx problems start?
Based on 53 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 45,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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