2005 Acura Rsx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front (8) · Suspension:front:macpherson Strut (3) · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:heater Core (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Acura Rsx model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
23 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (25)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-01-01 · BJA46167 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sending vehicle data to tech line.
Equipment 2016-03-18 · B98015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
special tool loan program: under tools available for loan, the list has been updated.
Air Bags 2014-08-06 · DLR MSG - Acura · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer 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 status inquiry has been updated.
Air Bags:frontal 2014-07-23 · DLR MSG - Stop S · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer 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 bulletins 14-023, safety recall: front passenger?s airbag inflator can be over-pressurized, 14-029, recall: front driver?s
Electrical System:starter Assembly 2012-01-12 · SB-12-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acura: update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the gr8 alternator/starter tester (ast) module that is installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2011-10-22 · SB-06-023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
acura: the engine coolant temperature input in misinterpreted by the ecm/pcm/ the mil comes on. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 25 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-05-31 · Steering“the transmission it’s going bad …”
2020-10-10 · Electrical System“i bought a vehicle last year and never ran the carfax but now i have it and it appears the mileage has been tampered with…”
2018-12-14 · Unknown Or Other · 51,200 mi · 💥 crash“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 w…”
2016-10-03 · Service Brakes · 109,000 mi“the car failed to stop for an intersection. luckily there was no cross traffic, so we did not have an accident. mechanic diagnosed the problem: power brake booster failed to keep vacuum, making brakes weak. i see that this exact failure was recalled for the next model year (2006). both model year cars use the same booster, so it is likely the…”
2016-01-23 · Air Bags · 99,999 mi“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).…”
2014-12-10 · Unknown Or Other · 91,000 mi“drivers side seat appears to be loose at a rivited joint. …”
2014-12-08 · Air Bags · 151,000 mi“my airbag light came on for no reason - i had a mechanic reset it but it came back on few days later. i read on the internet that honda is recalling hondas & acuras for this type of problem , is this one of them ? am i expecting a recall letter from honda in the mail soon ? regards *tr…”
2013-05-02 · Tires · 63,019 mi · 💥 crash“on 11/20/12, i drove my 2005 acura rsx to acura of manhattan (aom) in ny, ny. the service included 4 new tires -- michelin 215/45/17. on 12/01/12, after 40-50 miles with new tires, the vehicle starts vibrating. i stop and notice a blown-out front right tire. emergency road assistance puts on the spare tire, notices the other 3 tires are under-i…”
2010-06-18 · Electrical System · 87,584 mi“i have 2005 rsx type s, and within past 2.5 years i had circuitry related to the airbags passenger and driver failed. at 64,000 miles passenger detection sensor in the seat failed and was replaced when srs light came on, at 87,584 miles airbag control unit failed and airbag not functioning light came on. i would like to know if this is just my car …”
2010-05-12 · Wheels · 32,000 mi“all the aluminum wheels on my 2005 acura rsx-s are showing signs of early corrosion due to bubbling & erosion of the painted surface. one is particularly bad and is losing pressure at a rate of ~3lbs/sqin per week. this was first discovered on normal monthly pressure check when the tire pressure was 12lbs/sqin below specification. on inspection …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.