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2005 Acura

RSX

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Acura RSX: best and worst years
2005 Acura RSX (photo 1 of 4)
2005 photoBull-DoserPublic domainWikimedia Commons

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
31 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
2,712 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
32

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SUSPENSION34%
  • AIR BAGS11%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
  • VISIBILITY8%
  • POWER TRAIN5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 38 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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.