2002 Acura RSX Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Acura RSX, 5% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Headlamps are very dull making visibility at night very difficult. There is currently an aftermarket recall for exterior lighting from (4) mfg's. I believe I have originals from the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10863392, filed 2016-05“The contact owns a 2002 Acura RSX. The contact stated that the light bulbs in the headlights fail every month and have to be replaced. There is a safety recall on his vehicle's headlights, however the dealer stated that a recall does not exist. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 77,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10191460, filed 2007-05, 77,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Acura RSX
20 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Acura RSX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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