2003 ACURA RSX
4 recalls, 30 complaints - 73 TSBs
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
06E064000 Jul 17, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
06E038000 May 8, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 EQUIPM... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
ALFAOTTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALFAOTTO AT 626-656-2992 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.ALFAOTTO.COM.
06E023000 Mar 13, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
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 EQUIPME... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Complaint Statistics
30 total complaints
3 crashes 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| AIR BAGS | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Aug 22, 2018
Incident date: Aug 22, 2018
THE SRS LIGHT JUST TURNED ON IN MY VEHICLE. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM SOMETIME IN 2012 OR 2013.
AIR BAGS
Apr 18, 2018
Incident date: Apr 2, 2018
2003 ACURA RSX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *LD *JS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 5, 2014
Incident date: Feb 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2003 ACURA RSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ONLY WAY THE CONTACT COULD STOP THE FAILURE WAS BY SHIFTING INTO PARK AND BRAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 7, 2014
Incident date: Jan 3, 2014
WHEN TRYING TO SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR IT GRINDS AND POPS OUT. IT IS SO BAD THAT NOW IT WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO PUT IT IN 2ND AT ALL. SYNCHROS ARE BAD...COMMON PROBLEM WITH RSX. ACURA SHOULD BE FORCED TO FIX THIS ISSUE SINCE IT IS SO COMMON IN THESE VEHICLES. *TR
POWER TRAIN
May 25, 2011
Incident date: Dec 5, 2010
THE MECHANICS AT ACURA FOUND GALLING ON ONE OR MORE CAM SHAFT LOBES IN MY ENGINE. THE SYMPTOMS OF THIS PROBLEM ARE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND A NOTICEABLE, LOUDER THAN NORMAL, CLICKING/TAPPING NOISE FROM THE VALVE COVER AREA. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT ISSUE THAT HAS CAUSED ME GREAT CONCERN. GALLING IS A C... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 25, 2011
Incident date: Dec 5, 2010
THE MECHANICS AT ACURA FOUND GALLING ON ONE OR MORE CAM SHAFT LOBES IN MY ENGINE. THE SYMPTOMS OF THIS PROBLEM ARE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND A NOTICEABLE, LOUDER THAN NORMAL, CLICKING/TAPPING NOISE FROM THE VALVE COVER AREA. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT ISSUE THAT HAS CAUSED ME GREAT CONCERN. GALLING IS A C... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 6, 2010
Incident date: Mar 4, 2010
MY TEENAGE SON WAS DRIVING HIS 2003 ACURA RSX-S ON HIGHWAY I60 IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. HIS CAR WAS HIT IN THE LEFT REAR WHICH PUSHED HIM IN THE TAIL OF A BIG RIG. HIS CAR THEN FLEW OFF THE FREEWAY AND OFF A CLIFF, APPROX 80-90 FEET DOWN. CAR ROLLED OVER ESTIMATED A 7-8 TIMES. NEITHER OF THE TWO F... Read more
Crash
4 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 1, 2010
Incident date: Jan 28, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA RSX WITH A 4-CYLINDER, 2.0 LITER ENGINE. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH, THERE WAS A TAPPING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE THEN STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND SHORTLY AFTER, HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE VEHIC... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 1, 2010
Incident date: Jan 28, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA RSX WITH A 4-CYLINDER, 2.0 LITER ENGINE. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH, THERE WAS A TAPPING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE THEN STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND SHORTLY AFTER, HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE VEHIC... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 6, 2009
Incident date: May 10, 2009
SRS LIGHT ON MY 2003 ACURA RSX, CAR ONLY HAS 80,000 MILES. DEALER (ST LOUIS ACURA) SAYS THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE NHTSA # BECAUSE IT IS A DIFFERENT PART. ALTHOUGH THIS PART (SRS UNIT) WORKS WITH THE OPDS THEY SAY IT IS NOT COVERED. AS OF RIGHT NOW THEY DO NOT WISH TO TAKE ANY ACTION ON THIS A... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 17, 2007
Incident date: Oct 17, 2007
2003 ACURA RSX. ACCELERATES FOR NO REASON, WITHOUT PUSHING ON THE THROTTLE PEDAL. THIS USUALLY OCCURS AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS FIRST STARTED, AND ABOUT 30-60 SECONDS AFTER STARTING. THIS IS AN ON-GOING PROBLEM FOR THE PAST 10 MONTHS. *JB
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Jun 4, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA RSX. SHE STATED THAT THE AIRBAG SRS LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. THE SRS LIGHT WAS INSPECTED AND RESET HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE OPDS UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND THE CUR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 14, 2007
Incident date: Feb 7, 2007
FOR SOME TIME NOW I HAVE FELT MY BRAKES DO NOT PERFORM UP TO PAR. RECENTLY, IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, I WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON TIME WHEN A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES. I BUMPED THE OTHER DRIVER IN THE REAR OF THEIR CAR AND NOW IT IS COSTING ME A SURCHARGE ON MY INSURANCE. I FEEL M... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 28, 2007
Incident date: Feb 28, 2007
I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM A DEALER IN AUGUST 2006, IN JANUARY OF 07 I NOTICED MY 2003 ACURA RSX ENGINE MAKING A TICKING SOUND AND THE ENGINE REVVING REALLY HIGH. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO SAID THE VALVES NEEDED REPLACING AS DO THE CAMSHAFTS. AFTER MANY SEARCHES ONLINE REGARDING THIS PROBLEM, AND FINDI... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 20, 2005
Incident date: Apr 11, 2005
THIS CASE RELATES TO A 2003 RSX TYPES. I HAVE EXPERIENCED RUST PROBLEMS, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, ENGINE OIL LEAKS, SRS SYSTEM FAILURE, AND OTHER ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL FAILURES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO ALL THREE DEALERSHIPS IN THE AREA, FOR A TOTAL OF 34 DAYS. THE SRS SYSTEM LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON.
AIR BAGS
Mar 29, 2005
Incident date: Mar 25, 2005
AFTER BEING REAR ENDED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK A SECOND TIME AT 55 MPH IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER SIDE AIR BAGS NOR THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK THE VEHICLE WAS HIT WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE FRONT AXLE SNAPPED. *BF *NM
Crash
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Dec 16, 2004
Incident date: Dec 10, 2004
THE AIR CONDITIONER ON MY 2003 ACURA RSX DID NOT WORK VERY WELL WHEN I BOUGHT IT. I PROCRASTINATED TO TAKE IT IN BECAUSE IM VERY BUSY. AFTER 19,000 MILES IT STOPPED BLOWING COLD AIR ALTOGETHER. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID ROAD DEBRIS MUST HAVE PUT A HOLE IN THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 25, 2004
Incident date: Nov 14, 2004
PROBLEMS SHIFTING FROM 3RD INTO 4TH GEAR. CAR SHIFTS INTO SECOND AND REDLINES ENGINE. COMPUTOR FAILS TO SHUT ENGINE DOWN AND ENGINE BLOWS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS. ACURA BLAMES IT ON DRIVER ERROR. MECHANIC TOLD ME GEAR PATTERN IS VERY TIGHT AND THIS HAS OCCURED TO AN ACURA TECHN... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Sep 17, 2004
Incident date: Jul 9, 2004
BRAKES MAKE GRINDING NOISE AND POWER STEERING FLUID GOES DOWN, I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED ABOUT 4 TIMES IN THE FRONT, THE REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONE, WITHIN A MONTH AFTER PURCHASING MY ACURA RSX I BEGAN TO HEAR THE BRAKE NOISES, HAD THEM FIXED WITH ACURA, BUT THE NOISED CAME BACK SO I HA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Sep 17, 2004
Incident date: Jul 9, 2004
BRAKES MAKE GRINDING NOISE AND POWER STEERING FLUID GOES DOWN, I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED ABOUT 4 TIMES IN THE FRONT, THE REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONE, WITHIN A MONTH AFTER PURCHASING MY ACURA RSX I BEGAN TO HEAR THE BRAKE NOISES, HAD THEM FIXED WITH ACURA, BUT THE NOISED CAME BACK SO I HA... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Sep 10, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2004
I NOTICED THAT MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MADE A GRINDING NOISE EVERY SO OFTEN WHEN IT WAS BEING ROLLED UP OR DOWN. IT WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES TO HAVE IT CHECKED AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE IT. ON THE 4TH TIME TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY FINALLY HEARD THE NOISE AND REPLACED THE WINDOW REGULA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 28, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION ON 2003 ACURA RSX. *MR THE BRAKES SQUEALED. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE RESURFACED AND THE SOLENOID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL BUT WAS ON BACK ORDER. *SC *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
Jun 28, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION ON 2003 ACURA RSX. *MR THE BRAKES SQUEALED. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE RESURFACED AND THE SOLENOID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL BUT WAS ON BACK ORDER. *SC *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 28, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION ON 2003 ACURA RSX. *MR THE BRAKES SQUEALED. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE RESURFACED AND THE SOLENOID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL BUT WAS ON BACK ORDER. *SC *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 26, 2004
Incident date: Jan 30, 2003
FOG LIGHT CRACKED THEY BLAMED IT ON ME REPLACED IT AND IT CRACKED AGAIN 1 WEEK LATER AND THEY FIXED IT AGAIN BLAMING IT ON ROAD VIBRATION. IT TOOK ACURA 3 TIMES TO FIX MY STICKING MAP LIGHTS. MY CAR WAS AT ACURA FOR 1 1/2 WEEKS FOR A BUZZING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE THEY FOUND A BUZZING WIRE AFTER ALL ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Feb 4, 2004
Incident date: Dec 12, 2003
1. DIFFICULTY, NOTCHINESS OR GRIND ON GETTING TO 2ND GEAR - VERY DANGEROUS ON INTERSECTION. 2. 3RD GEAR POPS OUT OR GRINDS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Feb 3, 2004
Incident date: Jan 7, 2004
I HAVE A 2003 RSX BASE MODEL, IT HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. IT GRINDS FROM 2ND GEAR TO 3RD GEAR ABOVE 4000 RPM. ACURA CLAIMS TO KNOW NOTHING OF MY PROBLEM DESPITE THIS BEING A REACURRING COMPLAINT IN MANY FORUMS AND PETITIONS HTTP://WWW.PETITIONONLINE.COM/RSXGRIND/PETITION.HTML ). *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Feb 3, 2004
Incident date: Jan 30, 2004
EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE (ABOUT ONCE A WEEK) MY TRANSMISSION POPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR IN MY TYPE-S AFTER I PUSH IT ALL THE WAY FORWARD. I TOOK IT TO MY DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS POPPING OUT BUT I WAS TOLD IT WOULD GO AWAY. UNFORTUNATELY, IT HAS NOT GONE AWAY AND IT IS VERY... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jan 29, 2004
Incident date: Jan 28, 2003
VEHICLE: 2003 ACURA RSX-TYPE S WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. WITH ONLY 7,940 MILES AND 9 MONTHS OLD, THE TRANSMISSION IS BLOCKING OR GRINDING 1-2 AND 2-3 SHIFTS. THIS IS HAZARDOUS WHEN YOU ARE PULLING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION TRYING TO ENGAGE 2ND GEAR AND YOU CAN NOT GET THE TRANS INTO 2ND. IT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Nov 19, 2003
Incident date: Oct 31, 2003
MY ACURA RSX TYPE S WAS PARKED IN A LOCAL WAL-MART PARKING LOT. IT WAS IN FIRST GEAR. AFTER MY WIFE AND I WENT INSIDE, OUR CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS THROUGH THE ENTIRE PARKING LOT, DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND UP ON A CURB IN ANOTHER LOWER PARKING AREA. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR DID NOT HIT ANY PERSON, CAR, OR C... Read more
EPA Fuel Economy, 2003 ACURA RSX
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 30.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,350 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 28.0 | 24.0 | Premium | $3,150 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 30.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,450 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 ACURA RSX
73 manufacturer communications from 53 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 4 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
BJA46167
Jan 1, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Sending vehicle data to tech line.
B98015
Mar 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
DLR MSG - Acura
Aug 6, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
DLR MSG - Stop S
Jul 23, 2014
141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-023, Safety Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Infla
1202
Dec 12, 2011
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SEARCHING ISIS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INFORMATION. 1996 - 2003 MODELS. *TT UPDATED 12/12/11. *PE
SB-0708
Nov 1, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI
08-018
Jul 18, 2008
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ACURA: 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR, POPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR, OR IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR. TRANSMISSION HAS A FAULTY 3RD GEAR SYNCHRONIZER OR 3-4 SHIFT SLEEVE. *PE
08-026
May 31, 2008
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES. *PE
06050
May 9, 2008
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. *KB AFFECTS 2002 THROUGH 2006 ACURA MODELS. UPDATED 8/15/08. *PE
SB-06-050
May 9, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ACURA: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. A FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS SETT
SB-06-050
May 9, 2008
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ACURA: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. A FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS SETT
06-008
Feb 5, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ACURA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: OPDS UNIT OR OPDS SENSOR TRIGGERS SRS DTC'S 15-1, 15-2, 15-3. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ
1205
Dec 16, 2005
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION GRINDS AT SHIFTS, SKIP SHIFTING. *TT
05048
Nov 29, 2005
137000 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
REAR WINDOW WIPER IS NOISY OR DOES NOT WORK. *TS
090105
Sep 16, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A LOOSE TIMING CHAIN, A DEFECTIVE AUTO TENSIONER, A LOOSE TIMING CHAIN SPROCKET, LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE OR A MOMENTARILY SEIZED CAMSHAFT CAN CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT DTC. *JB
09012005
Sep 1, 2005
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
POWER DOOR LOCKS WON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
05014
Jun 7, 2005
583000 CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
CHILD SEAT ANCHOR LOCATING BUTTON IS MISSING. *TT
04010
May 17, 2005
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0122. *MJ
505
May 16, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *TT
12012004
Dec 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
HARSH OR NOISY DOWNSHIFTS WHEN SLOWING DOWN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
04040
Nov 23, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
WIND NOISE AT THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD. *TT
11162004
Nov 16, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH 3-2 AND OR 2-1 DOWNSHIFT. *EH
10012004
Oct 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. *NM
904
Sep 16, 2004
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SENDING HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (HDS) SNAPSHOTS. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT
904
Sep 16, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT
03031
Jul 13, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SULFUR SMELL IN THE INTERIOR. *MJ SUPERSEDES 03-031, DATED NOVEMBER 14, 2003. *TT
04018
Jun 18, 2004
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST NOISE DURING HARD ACCELERATION. *TT
604
Jun 16, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DASH LIGHTS INOPERATIVE WITH AFTERMARKET RADIO. *NM
04014
Jun 11, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. *TT
06012004
Jun 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE IDLE PROBLEMS CHECK THE IAC VALVE. *EH
02016
May 28, 2004
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
NOTCHY FEEL WHEN SHIFTING. *MJ
04014
May 4, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. *MJ
05012004
May 1, 2004
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
AUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT
05012004
May 1, 2004
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
USE THE HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM TO READ SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT
02015
Apr 23, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SRS INDICATOR COMES ON WITH SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. *EH
04011
Apr 6, 2004
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SQUEAK AT THE CLUTCH PEDAL. *EH
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. CHECK FOR SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REPAIRING ATF LEAKS UNDER WARRANTY. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
03037
Jan 30, 2004
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 03-037, DATED 12/12/2003. *TT
01012004
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ALWAYS UPDATE SOFTWARE IN REPLACEMENT ENGINE CONTROL MODULES/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
1203
Dec 16, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UPDATING REPLACEMENT ECM/PCM SOFTWARE. *NM
012012003
Dec 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
ATF (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID) LEAKS FROM COOLER LINE BANJO BOLT. *SC
1003
Oct 16, 2003
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATS OR BLOWS FUSE. *TT
1003
Oct 16, 2003
035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 AND 2004 NSX AND 2004 RSX. *TT
092203
Sep 22, 2003
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
HONDA IS INVESTIGATING AN EXHAUST LEAK AT THE HEADER FLEX JOINT TO THE CONVERTER WITH CUSTOMER'S CONTENTION AS A RATTLE OR EXHAUST NOISE. WARRANTY PARTS INSPECTION ADDRESS INCLUDED. *TT
903
Sep 16, 2003
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNEQUAL DASH VENT AIR CONDITIONER TEMPERATURE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
903
Sep 16, 2003
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
HARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
090103
Sep 1, 2003
190000 TIRES
TIRE NOISE AND/OR WIND NOISE CAN MASQUERADE AS A PROBLEM WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
080103
Aug 1, 2003
140000 AIR BAGS
AMERICAN HONDA SERVICE ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING OCCURRENCES OF THE SRS LIGHT BEING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 15-3. *TT
071403
Jul 14, 2003
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
HONDA IS INVESTIGATING AN EXHAUST LEAK AT THE HEADER FLEX JOINT TO THE CONVERTER WITH CUSTOMER'S CONTENTION AS A RATTLE OR EXHAUST NOISE. *TT
062503
Jun 25, 2003
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
INVESTIGATING OCCURRENCES OF THE SRS LIGHT BEING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 15-3. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2002-2003 3.5RL. *TT
603
Jun 16, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A FAULTY AFT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OR A PROBLEM WITH THE ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0710. *TT
603
Jun 16, 2003
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
THE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID IN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS ENERGIZED ANTYTIME THE SHIFT LEVER IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION. THIS SOLENOID PRODUCES HEAT THAT IS TRANSFERRED TO THE KEY AND FELT BY THE CUSTOMER WHEN HE/SHE TOUCHES THE METAL KEY.
060103
Jun 1, 2003
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION ON FINDING A VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE OR GROUP. *TT
060103
Jun 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0710 (AFT TEMPERATURE SENSOR) SET - TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. *TT
040103
Apr 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONDITION WHERE THE KEY-IN BEEPER, HEADLIGHTS CHIME AND CEILING LIGHT INOPERATIVE. *TT
010103
Jan 1, 2003
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR COMES ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
011202
Dec 1, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
ADJUST FRONT CAMBER BY USING ADJUSTING BOLTS. ON '02-03 RSX MODELS. *TT
1102
Nov 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODOMETER ACCURACY. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
FRONT CAMBER ADJUSTMENT. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TROUBLESHOOTING ABS OR TCS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 51 AND/OR 53. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SRS WARNING LIGHT ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. *NM
110102
Nov 1, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER FOIL KEYLESS ENTRY. *TT
110102
Nov 1, 2002
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
HOW TO GET ADAPTERS FOR THE FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE SET. *TT
110102
Nov 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. ACURA SERVICE NEWS. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
SPECIAL TOOL FOR FUEL PRESSURE MEASUREMENT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
POPS OUT OF 2ND GEAR AFTER CRANKSHAFT REPLACEMENT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KEYLESS REMOTE TRANSMITTER INOPERATIVE, . CHECK KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY REMINDER BEEPER BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING KEYLESS REMOTE SYSTEM. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
100102
Oct 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
POOR AIR CONDITIONER COOLING ON HARD ACCELERATION. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
100102
Oct 1, 2002
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC) VALVE CORRECTLY. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
1002
Oct 1, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CLEARING ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
ACURA RSX - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ACURA RSX across all model years (2002, 2006).
16
Total Recalls
214
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
29
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths