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Acura RSXModel year report

2005 Acura RSX Problems

Complaints
32filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,500miles, 23 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 31 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Acura RSX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2005 Acura RSX. The part named most often is suspension, with 13 complaints (41% of the total), followed by air bags (4) and electrical system (3). 23 of the complaints include a mileage, and 70% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,500 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 24 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Engine cooling (1), Equipment (1), Exterior lighting (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Suspension: “When turning left at slow speeds (15-25 MPH) I hear a clicking/clunking noise coming from the front left of the car. I just purchased the car 2006 RSX and will be taking in tomorrow to see if they can fix it. Although I have read that many have had this problem with no fix.”

NHTSA complaint #10134657, filed 2005-08, 140 miles

Air bags: “Takata recall my airbag light keeps on coming on for many years. The Acura dealer does not know the issue and will not repair the airbags until there is a recall of the airbags. The light has come on probably once per year (I've owned the car for 7 years).”

NHTSA complaint #10821827, filed 2016-01, 99,999 miles

Other or unknown: “On sat dec 10 2018 I was bulling in to a parking space at walmart after 7am. I was going slowly and started a left turn into a parking space. As I turned I was lightly on the brake, suddenly the engine revved to a high speed and the car surged forward. I pushed hard on the brakes but it still kept going at a lower rate but I could not stop, it was making straining creaking sounds. I had turned left to avoid the SUV facing me in the other space facing me when it surged forward. …”

NHTSA complaint #11161331, filed 2018-12, 51,200 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

70% of the 23 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 120 and 51,200 miles.

57%0–104%10–259%25–509%50–7513%75–1004%100–1504%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (23 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 1,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

20051520072010201420182021
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Acura RSX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
RSX · coupe not rated5 / 5———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2005 Acura RSX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
RSX FWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual243126$2,600
RSX FWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed automatic223125$2,700
RSX FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual202823$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Acura RSX in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 24 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 24 bulletins →

Other model years of the Acura RSX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20062428,7602—25—Stable
2005321,5000—25Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20041724,5000—25—Falling
20032550,2500—25Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20027646,5000—24Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All Acura RSX model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Acura RSX have?

NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2005 Acura RSX as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 Acura RSX is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 13 complaints (41% of the total), followed by air bags with 4.

Has the 2005 Acura RSX been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Acura RSX get?

The EPA rates the 2005 Acura RSX (RSX, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Acura RSX reported?

Among the 23 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,500 miles and the middle half falls between 120 and 51,200 miles; 70% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.