2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,000 miles

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problem #4

Jun 112023

RSX

  • miles
The car stopped at an traffic intersection when making a left turn. Fortunately, the traffic was light. Later, a broken driver side cv axel was identified, which had sever corrosion inside the damper. the narrowest diameter is only 16mm vs 25mm of the axel.

- Bridgewater, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Jun 082011

RSX

  • 119,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Acura Rsx type S. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10-60 mph, the third gear shifted out of gear. In addition, there was a very loud grinding noise. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

- Rockford, IL, USA

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problem #2

Jan 312011

RSX

  • 145,000 miles
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 liter jerks when engaging into reverse. Vehicle jerks hard enough that the brakes are not enough to stop it from moving. No other gear is like this. Upon further study from online journals and discussions pages as well as speaking with transmission technician, this is a very common problem in these.

- Gowen, MI, USA

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problem #1

Jul 022002

(reported on)

RSX

  • miles
Using headlights during daytime conditions results in odometer, and gear selection indicatiors becoming unreadable

- Culpeper, VA, USA

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