Complaints
38
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Acura Rsx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
Suspension:Front
Avg mileage:1,540 mi
#23 complaints
Airbags
#33 complaints
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Acura Rsx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Front | 8 | — | — | 1,540 mi | |
| Airbags | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Suspension:Front
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,540
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 Acura Rsx — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Acura Rsx reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2005 Acura Rsx has 38 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Front with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Acura Rsx?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Front (8 complaints, avg 1,540 mi); Airbags (3 complaints); Electrical Faults (3 complaints). 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 2005 Acura Rsx?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 1,540 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Acura Rsx?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Acura Rsx include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 2005 Acura Rsx have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 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 2005 Acura Rsx?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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