2003 Acura RSX Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 28%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2003 Acura RSX, 28% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 2 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.
“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 and if I wish to not die to pay 1240 dollars and have them replace this part.”
NHTSA complaint #10279583, filed 2009-08, 80,000 miles“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 front or two side airbags deployed. There were 4 passengers including the driver. All wearing seatbelts. 1 serious and 3 minor injuries. Car completely totalled. No drugs or alcohol involved.”
NHTSA complaint #10317410, filed 2010-03, 82,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10121721, filed 2005-05, 14,800 miles“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. The vehicle was hit with such force that the front axle snapped.”
NHTSA complaint #10117027, filed 2005-04, 45,000 miles“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 current mileage was 80,000. The VIN and engine size was unavailable. Returned usps, 2nd attempt made 07/06/07 failed . 10/17/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10192411, filed 2007-06, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10128529Aug 6, 2014Dealer 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…
- 10128558Jul 23, 2014Dealer 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…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Acura RSX
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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