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
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:55,846 mi
Crash-related:1
#29 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:97,856 mi
Crash-related:2
#35 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:36,250 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Acura Rsx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 12 | 1 | — | 55,846 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 2 | — | 97,856 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 36,250 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | 1 | 13,492 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 4 | — | — | 825 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 132,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 | — | — | 17,167 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 45,934 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 5,705 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 190,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 27,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | 2 | — | 3,200 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 58,500 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 261,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 124,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 75,985 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 29,290 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 227,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 150 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 91,136 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 | 1 | — | 30,000 mi |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,846
AIR BAGS
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,856
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,250
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
13,492
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
825
POWER TRAIN
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
132,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,167
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,934
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,705
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
190,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,200
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
58,500
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
261,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,985
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,290
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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
227,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
PARKING BRAKE
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,136
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
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