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2002 Acura

RSX

Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Acura RSX: best and worst years
2002 Acura RSX (photo 1 of 3)
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Overview

Body
Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S5)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,600EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
172 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
55 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
101 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
2,701 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1B (3,001 to 4,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
76
Reported injuries
11

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN22%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING17%
  • AIR BAGS15%
  • STRUCTURE5%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 92 total.

Acura RSX: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.