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2005 Acura Rsx Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Acura Rsx, most often about the suspension (41% of complaints, typically around 0 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Rsx model year since 2000.

Complaints32
Recalls0
Crashes reported3
Fires reported0
Injuries reported0

Most common 2005 Acura Rsx problems

  1. Suspension

    13 complaints · 41%

    Half of these problems showed up before 0 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.

    Acura Rsx type-s model, 1,500 miles old. Turning wheel at slow speed hearing popping/clunking/clicking noise in front, very highly possibly the front suspension/strut/spring being defective. Possibly high speed as well but probably can't hear it.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 1,500 miles
    Acura Rsx type-s model, 1,500 miles old. Turning wheel at slow speed hearing popping/clunking/clicking noise in front, very highly possibly the front suspension/strut/spring being defective. Possibly high speed as well but probably can't hear it.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 1,500 miles

  2. Air bags

    4 complaints · 13%

    Parts named most often: frontal.

    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 87,584 miles
    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
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 151,000 miles

  3. Visibility and wipers

    3 complaints · 9%

    Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system.

  4. Other or unspecified

    3 complaints · 9%

    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 51,200 miles

  5. Wheels and tires

    3 complaints · 9%

    Tire blew out while driving approximately 55 MPH on highway resulting in loss of control of vehicle, and a crash. The crash caused major front bumper damage and damaged the wheel of the blown out tire to the point where it needed to be replaced. Furthermore, the check engine light came on, which was diagnosed by the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 17,000 miles
    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 32,000 miles

  6. Electrical

    3 complaints · 9%

    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 87,584 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2005 Acura Rsx recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2005 Acura Rsx

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Acura Rsx?
By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (13 complaints, typically around 0 miles); air bags (4 complaints); visibility and wipers (3 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2005 Acura Rsx have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Acura Rsx. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2005 a bad year for the Acura Rsx?
It is the 2nd most complained-about Rsx model year since 2000, with 32 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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