2005 Acura RSX

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Suspension, Wheels & Tires

Suspension, Wheels & Tires leads by volume: 16 of 32 complaints (50%) mention it.

Complaints filed rose from 17 in 2004 to 32 in 2005.

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 4 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category	2003	2004	2005	2006	vs. 2005 Subcompact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)	2,400–3,250	2,400–3,250	2,400–3,350	2,400–3,350
Combined MPG	24–26	24–26	23–26	23–26
City / Highway MPG	21–24 / 28–30	21–24 / 28–31	20–24 / 28–31	20–24 / 28–31
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	342–370	342–370	342–386	342–386
Complaints filed	25	17	32	24	Not compared
Recalls issued	4	4	2	2	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	3	6	3	4	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Injuries reported	4	4	0	1	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	3	3	3	3

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires: 16 of 32 NHTSA complaints (50%) mention it.

EPA rates it 23–26 MPG combined across 3 configurations.

EPA estimates $2,400–$3,350 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 1	Manual 5-spd	4	2.0L	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	Subcompact Cars	24 mpg (high)	31 mpg (high)	26 mpg (high)	$2,400 (low)	342 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2	Manual 6-spd	4	2.0L	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	Subcompact Cars	20 mpg (low)	28 mpg (low)	23 mpg (low)	$3,350 (high)	386 g/mi (high)
Configuration 3	Automatic (S5)	4	2.0L	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	Subcompact Cars	22 mpg	31 mpg (high)	25 mpg	$2,500	355 g/mi

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved
Engine	2	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	2	0
Fuel System	0	0
Electrical	3	0
Brakes	1	0
Steering	2	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	16	2
Airbags & Restraints	4	0
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	0	0
Body, Seats & Latches	0	0
Visibility & Lighting	4	0
Other	4	1

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · Campaign 06E064000 · Jul 17, 2006
Defect: CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · Campaign 06E023000 · Mar 14, 2006
Defect: CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.