2005 Acura RSX Consumer Discussions

Acura RSX Maintenance and Repair

Re: 2005 RSX type S blown engine at 29000 miles [opiazza]

Written by: bldgtchr on Jan 07, 2009 05:41 PM

Acura will deny all claims and blame it on the car owner. I ended up putting in a new engine. They would only warranty a new engine for 1 year or 12k miles pretty much a joke. I needed a car so what do you do? I believe a national search for simular engine failures is in order along with a class action law suit. good luck. - Show quoted text - On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 10:21 PM, Edmunds.com ... Read More...

Re: 2005 RSX type S blown engine at 29000 miles [bldgtchr]

Written by: opiazza on Jan 05, 2009 09:21 PM

hi i had the same problem (02 RSX-S)... driving under normal conditions and BAM! the engine blew up.... dealer told me i downshifted from 5th to 2nd... i was in 5th gear when i heard some rattling and shifted to 6th... then it happened when i tried to shift to 5th again... anyways the engine is gone.... i've read some similar problems being reported.... have you or ... Read More...

2005 RSX type S blown engine at 29000 miles

Written by: bldgtchr on Sep 07, 2008 09:03 PM

2005 RSX type S with 29000 miles, driving in a 55mph zone engine starts rattling and then comes apart. Acura refuses to warranty ANYTHING! will not give me ANY specific reason. Pictures of the engine show; Piston completely melted, rod bent, hole in head and ceased main bearing. Engine had fresh oil and filter when this happed. Warranty isn't worth the paper it ... Read More...

Civic Si or Acura RSX Type-S?

Re: Civic Si or Acura RSX Type-S? [nitrousxl]

Written by: daddydave on Aug 18, 2008 11:15 AM

I have a 2005 RSX type S and a 2007 Si coupe. I prefer the RSX interior with its classic instrument cluster plus and leather seats. Both cars are fun to drive. My wife thinks the Si is faster. I think that RSX has better handling and is a touch quieter, so it only seems slower. RSX gas mileage is real. I got 32 mpg highway on a recent trip - and that was averaging 75 mph on the ... Read More...

Acura RSX Accessories and Modifications

2005 RSX Hitch Installation Damaged My Trunk

Written by: mgrangeiro on May 02, 2008 05:03 PM

Hello everyone! I took my car to U-Haul on March 31st to get a hitch installed so I could tow the smallest trailer possible for moving purposes. Acura said they don't do hitches in RSX's, but U-Haul bought the parts for me and installed them. It was yesterday when I dropped by to pick up the trailer so I could start my moving process. Well, I drove the trailer EMPTY over ... Read More...

Acura RSX Maintenance and Repair

Re: After market parts on RSX [rsxdriver]

Written by: john500 on Oct 13, 2006 05:39 AM

I've never heard of that either. Are you sure that the "body shop" knows what a throttle even is? The body shop should repair the body and have the Acura dealer repair the engine. In 2005, Toyota switched from cable-based throttles to electronic throttles on several models. Based upon Jackson Racing's failure to make superchargers for the Acura RSX-S beyond ... Read More...

2006 RSX Type S Personal experience

Written by: songmoe on Jun 18, 2006 01:19 PM

I bought 2006 Rsx S in Nov 2005.When I did oil change, I was told my engine was leaking.My service manager said it was defected and put the new engine.After I have new engine, the car has been running good and better gas millage.Just after a week, whenever I make hard turn, I hear the noice(when I called they said bring back).I found out it is the strut problem.And they ... Read More...

This is IT!!

Written by: rsxhelp on Jun 13, 2006 06:20 PM

I posted a lot of messages a while ago about my 2005 RSX type S. At around 5000 miles, I experienced some major problems. at 500 miles: The oh so popular "popping sound" Acura's solution: "All the cars do that" 1000 miles: The car's battery would randomly die. I don't leave my lights on or doors open. Acura's solution: They let the car stay at the shop for a few days, ... Read More...

Acura RSX Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: Which is better 06' acura rsx AT or 06' VW new GTI? [albert8]

Written by: cheddarsticks on Jul 21, 2006 02:20 PM

dridmang, We are having problems with our 2006 RSX. We purchased in it in Nov. 2005. There is a popping/knocking noise in the right front strut. We have had it into the dealer 5 times for the same noise and they are unable to fix it. We are now trying to use our Lemon Law rights to replace the car. We purchased it in Gerogia. They can't fix the car because is it has a nonconformity ... Read More...

Acura RSX Maintenance and Repair

Re: thanks hatchet53 [nitromax]

Written by: hatchet53 on Apr 13, 2006 08:26 AM

Nitro, Thanks-Been there, done that- handed them the pages from this site and Club RSX detailing other Acura dealers solving the problem that way and was told wait out for the Acura TSB. Probably will call my other Acura dealer in the area and see what they are doing to resolve the issue. It's a different dealership. I also don't know what the strut tower or strut ... Read More...