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SuspensionPart report

2002 Acura RSX Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 76 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Acura RSX, 3% of the 76 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Dealer said that right rear strut was shot and needed to be replaced. Significant rattle was coming from the right rear portion of the vehicle. Vehicle only had less than 200 miles when failure occured. They are ordering new part and will install under warranty. Was told they have seen a couple of other new vehicles where this has happened.”

NHTSA complaint #763746, filed 2002-07

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006521%
20051341%
200416%
200223%

Other parts of the 2002 Acura RSX

Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Engine cooling
16 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Seats
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology