2003 Acura

RSX

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Acura RSX: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission: Manual 5-spdEPA, 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: 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,400EPA, 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: 25
Reported injuries: 4

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

POWER TRAIN27%
AIR BAGS23%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING17%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC10%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL10%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 30 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

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