2003 Acura RSX Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • 2003 Acura RSX Engine Leaking Oil

    The 2002-2006 Acura RSX engine oil pressure sensor is known to leak from normal operation.

    More information about the oil pressure sensor here .

    To correct the leak, the sensor must be inspected, properly sealed and installed, or replaced with new.

  • 2003 Acura RSX Check Engine Light Due to Failed Engine Timing Valve

    The Check Engine Light may illuminate because the hydraulic valve that controls the engine valve timing stops functioning correctly. A failed engine timing valve will require replacement.

2003 Acura RSX Questions and Answers

Related Questions

  • Acura Rsx Brake Squeal And Now Steering Wheel Shimmy

    2003 ACURA RSX, 2WD, MANUAL, 83, 100 MILES

    related to steering, steering-wheel, symptoms, shakes

    Acura RSX Type-S 2003. 3 years ago the brakes on my passenger right side were squealing loud. I replaced both front pads and noticed the old pads on that side were cracked (causing the squealing w..

  • Acura Rsx Why Does It Make A Rubbing Sound When I Turn Left?

    2003 ACURA RSX, 160 MILES

    related to suspension, shock, replace-remove

    I recently change my shocks just on the right side and now I hear a rubber rubbing sound when I turn left and also when im at 75 mph it feels like the car is shakin like a lot of vibration? @med..

  • Acura Rsx Intermittent Steering Wheel Shimmy @ Highway Speeds

    2003 ACURA RSX, 87, 000 MILES

    related to steering, steering-wheel, symptoms, shakes

    I'm going to detail this as best as possible for the most accurate diagnosis: Earlier this year in May, I decided to replace all 4 brake pads and rotors. I upgraded to Centric Slotted Rotors ..

  • Acura Rsx Not Sure If This Is The Kind Of Question You Guys...

    2003 ACURA RSX, 122, 473 MILES

    related to general, used-car-advice

    Not sure if this is the kind of question you guys normally take but I'm not sure where else to go. I've been looking to buy an RSX from a private seller in my area for some time now and have recent..

  • Acura Rsx 2003 Acura RSX Bumps On Smooth Surface

    2003 ACURA RSX, 4 CYL, FWD, MANUAL, 107, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, bump

    I just bought this car, and everything seemed fine during the test drive, and everything still feels pretty good, although I notice now after getting used to it more that it feels a little bit bu..

  • Acura Rsx 2003 Acura RSX Driver Door Window And Lock

    2003 ACURA RSX, 4 CYL, FWD, MANUAL, 65, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, lock, switch

    Thanks for taking my queston. When I pull up my window switch so that the window will go all the way up without having to hold the switch, the window goes up about halfway then comes back down..

  • Acura Rsx 2003 Acura RSX Driver Side Door Wont Open From The...

    2003 ACURA RSX, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 113, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, symptoms, open

    HI, MY driver side door wont open from the inside. It unlocks but the lever doesnt open the door. It opens fine from outside but not inside. Passenger side door opens from in or out. ..

  • Acura Rsx 2003 Acura RSX Driver's Side Door Lock And Remote...

    2003 ACURA RSX, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 47, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, lock, not-working

    All the sudden my remote to unlock my car, is not working on the drivers door lock only. It works on the passenger and hatch, plus the alarm system. I can also unlock the door using my key so I ..

  • Acura Rsx 2003 Acura RSX Error Code P0661 - Intake Man. Tuning...

    2003 ACURA RSX, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 75, 500 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0600-p0699, p0661

    Can you help explain the error code I am receiving: "Error Code P0661 - Intake Man. Tuning Control Circuit Low" Is it serious? This began a few months ago and warning light would be intermitt..

  • Acura Rsx 2003 Acura RSX My Door

    2003 ACURA RSX, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 93, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, symptoms, close

    My car door wont shut unless I really firmly pull it. If I dont then the door just bounces back. I been searching around and I think wd-40 might be what it needs but any other help would be great th..

  • Acura Rsx 2003 Acura RSX Power Door Locks

    2003 ACURA RSX, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 80, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, lock

    Power door locks in both doors do not lock/unlock the doors when remote is used or the inside swithch is used. The door locks "click" and try to move, but do not move enough to open the door locks..

  • Acura Rsx 2003 Acura RSX Side Mirrors

    2003 ACURA RSX

    related to body, mirror, wiring

    Electrical problem 2003 Acura RSX Automatic I'm currently trying to update my car, and I curious as to what the wiring of the side view mirrors work. I'm trying to convert the wiring of ..

  • Acura Rsx 2003 Acura RSX Steering Pump Has Constant Air Bubbles

    2003 ACURA RSX, 4 CYL, FWD, MANUAL, 128, 000 MILES

    related to steering, pump, reservoir

    I recently had my ac compressor replaced. The hose that goes to the power steering pump had to be removed. After reconnecting the hose, the pump has been making a lot of noise and I have actuaaly ..

  • Acura Rsx How To Open My RSX Stuck Hood?

    2003 ACURA RSX, 2.0L, 4 CYL, FWD, MANUAL, 100, 000 MILES

    related to body, hood, open

    HI! The last Saturday I replaced my RSX-S 2003 radiator. In order to do it I had to remove the hood lock mechanism. After the work was done I shut the hood and took the car for a short run to ..

2003 Acura RSX Maintenance and Repair