Acura RSX years to avoid
The Acura RSX years to avoid are 2002, 2005 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2008 is the cleanest year on record.
214
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2001–2008
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
RSX years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 94 | |
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 38 |
Every RSX year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 28 | 2 | |
| 2005avoid | 38 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 19 | 4 | |
| 2003 | 30 | 4 | |
| 2002avoid | 94 | 4 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Acura RSX years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the RSX years to avoid are 2002, 2005. The cleanest year on record is 2008.
What is the best year for the Acura RSX?
By complaint volume, 2008 has the cleanest NHTSA record among RSX years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Acura RSX have?
Across all model years, the RSX has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 214 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.