2002 Acura Rsx recalls and problems

The 2002 Acura Rsx has 0 recalls and 76 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

2003 Acura Rsx
Pictured: a 2003 model; the 2002 may differ in details. Photo: 2003 Acura Rsx by Crisssssl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2002 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 8 Rsx model years — the most of any year.

0recalls
76complaints
10crashes
1fires
11injuries
48,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2001: 2 complaints20012002: 17 complaints172003: 16 complaints20032004: 11 complaints2005: 4 complaints20052006: 5 complaints2007: 2 complaints20072008: 2 complaints2009: 2 complaints20092010: 1 complaints2011: 1 complaints20112012: 2 complaints2013: 1 complaints20132015: 1 complaints2016: 2 complaints20162019: 2 complaints2021: 1 complaints20212023: 1 complaints2025: 1 complaints20252026: 2 complaints20262

2002 vs. other Acura Rsx years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Acura Rsx have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Acura Rsx. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Acura Rsx?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (20), engine (17), air bags (14). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.