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Light NHTSA footprint — 32 owner complaints and 2 active recall campaigns. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
The 2005 Acura RSX has 32 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is suspension at 12 complaints, typically surfacing around 1,500 miles (~$900 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 RSX (this page) | 32 | 2 |
| 2006 RSX | 24 | 2 |
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
Run the VIN from the listing — 2 active recalls on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 8.0/10 model. The priciest documented failure is airbags (~$1,100) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
Answers use this vehicle's NHTSA complaint & recall record — owner-reported and unverified, not a diagnosis. Verify anything safety-critical with a mechanic.
My airbag light came on for no reason - I had a mechanic reset it but it came back on few days later. I read on the internet that Honda is recalling hondas & acuras for this type of problem , is this one of them ? Am I expecting a recall letter from Honda in the mail soon ?…
The new bright blue headlights are an outstanding inovation when they are properly aimed, however the aim of the headlight is affected by vehicle loading and manufacture and bodyshop/dealer misalligmnment. This allignment is critical. When too much weight is place in the rear of…
I purchased my rsx type-s in july 2005, after approx. 1000 miles it began making a loud popping noise when turning the steering wheel at low speeds. After 2000 miles it continued to get louder so I took it in for service. The service writer claimed it was normal noise, they…
I bought a vehicle last year and never ran the carfax but now I have it and it appears the mileage has been tampered with
Drag to your current mileage. Numbers are derived from this vehicle's complaint history.
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 Acura RSX is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
On the NHTSA data, the 2005 Acura RSX does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average; 2 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the suspension first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 12 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 1,500 miles. Average repair cost runs about $900 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 8.0 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 32 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is suspension. Typical failure occurs around 1,500 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is suspension, with 12 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 1,500 miles. Average repair cost runs about $900 at an independent shop.
The suspension is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $900 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 1,500 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 32 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $900, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.