2002 Acura RSX Reliability

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Base 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 2002 Acura RSX by Identifix

Ratings Key

Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Evaporative (EVAP) Bypass Solenoid and failure of the engine Valve Cover Gasket. The cost to repair the EVAP Bypass Solenoid is estimated at $52.52 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Valve Cover Gasket is estimated at $40.00 for parts and $26.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Air Conditioning (A/C) System Expansion Valve. The cost to replace the Expansion Valve is $72.00 to $345.00 for parts and $182.00 for labor. The estimate includes evacuating and recharging the system with refrigerant. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Accessories		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Module that is part of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). This failure is identified in TSB #06-008. The cost to replace the OPDS Module is estimated at $205.00 for parts and $117.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Acura RSX by Identifix

	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.