Complaints
91
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Acura Rsx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
Manual Transmission
Avg mileage:55,846 mi
Crash-related:1
#29 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:97,856 mi
Crash-related:2
#35 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:36,250 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Acura Rsx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Transmission | 12 | 1 | — | 55,846 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 2 | — | 97,856 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | 36,250 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Manual Transmission
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,846
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,856
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,250
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Bumpers
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Acura Rsx — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Acura Rsx reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2002 Acura Rsx has 91 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Manual Transmission with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Acura Rsx?
Top reported problems: Manual Transmission (12 complaints, avg 55,846 mi); Airbags (9 complaints, avg 97,856 mi); Automatic Transmission (5 complaints, avg 36,250 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Acura Rsx?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 66,619 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Acura Rsx?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Acura Rsx include 10 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Acura Rsx have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Acura Rsx as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Acura Rsx?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2002 Acura Rsx shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Acura Rsx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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