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2005 Acura RSX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Exterior lighting | 2 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 17, 200606E064000 | Exterior lightingLACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E064000
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| Mar 13, 200606E023000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E023000
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Owner complaints by component32
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 13 | 41 |
| Air bags | 4 | 13 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 9 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 9 |
| Visibility | 3 | 9 |
| Steering | 2 | 6 |
| Tires | 2 | 6 |
| Power train | 2 | 6 |
| Engine | 1 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 3 |
| Wheels | 1 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 3 |
| Equipment | 1 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 3 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Steering
“The transmission it’s going bad”
- Electrical system
“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”
- Unknown or other
“On sat dec 10 2018 I was bulling in to a parking space at walmart after 7am. I was going slowly and started a left turn into a parking space.”
Other Acura RSX model years
- 20062 recalls24 complaints
- 20050 recalls32 complaints
- 20040 recalls17 complaints
- 20030 recalls25 complaints
- 20020 recalls76 complaints
Other Acura models
- 2005 MDX11 recalls180 complaints
- 2005 TL5 recalls388 complaints
- 2005 RL11 recalls125 complaints
- 2005 TSX3 recalls51 complaints
- 2007 RDX2 recalls53 complaints
- 2015 TLX6 recalls344 complaints
- 2013 ILX6 recalls66 complaints
- 2010 ZDX10 recalls9 complaints
- 2003 CL5 recalls73 complaints
- 2001 Integra1 recall6 complaints
- 2014 RLX5 recalls85 complaints
- 2017 NSX3 recalls6 complaints
2005 Acura RSX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Acura RSX have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Acura RSX. The most recent, 06E064000 (reported July 17, 2006), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2005 Acura RSX recalls for?
The largest group is exterior lighting, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Acura RSX?
Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 32 filed with NHTSA (41%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Acura RSX?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Acura recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Acura dealer.
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