10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 4 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 65,237 miles
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The contact owns a 2002 Acura Rsx. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the SRS service light illuminated on the instrument panel and the front driver side seat belt would not latch. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the seat belt was replaced. The vehicle was then taken to another independent repair shop where the contact was informed the seat belt would not function in the event of a crash. The vehicle was not repaired for the SRS service light failure. The failure mileage was 91,136 and the current mileage was 92,862.
- Ballston Spa, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2002 Acura Rsx. While driving at an unknown speed, the SRS warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, which indicated that the restraint assembly was inoperative. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 01V166002 (seat belts:front:buckle assembly). The contact would have to replace the wiring harness for the seat belt assembly at the cost of $500. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer would not assume any responsibility because the vehicle exceeded its warranty. The failure mileage was 78,000 and current mileage was 80,000. Update 09/10/08 updated 09/15/08.
- Langhorne, PA, USA
: the contact stated the SRS light illuminated which made the contact concerned that the air bags may not deploy in the event of an accident. There was a technical service bulletin #637638. The contact expressed this was safety defect. There also has been trouble with switching gears from first to second gear. It made a grinding sound while going into second gear. This problem developed at 12,7000 miles. The vehicle has not been to a service dealer to address either problem.
- Trabuco, CA, USA
While driving at 55 mph, the consumers son was cut off by another motorist. Her son lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a metal divider head on. The vehicle then flipped over and rolled three times, landing on it's roof. None of the frontal air bags, or the side air bags deployed upon impact. The driver and passenger suffered injuries.
- Lodi, NJ, USA
Airbag did not deploy in head-on collision at 35 mph+. after collision, the dealer claims that SRS system is "defective" and needs a new part in order for airbags to deploy properly in the future.
- Stamford, CT, USA
Problems with 2002 Acura Rsx possible lemon law qualifier. The check engine light had come on. The consumer was told that the 02 oxygen sensor was sensitive and was reset but the problem was more than two occasions. There were problems with the locks/keyless entry, and the passenger side airbag light had come on.
- Dunlap, IL, USA
Consumer was in an accident with the vehicle. The air bag did not deploy as it should have. The SRS warning light did come on. The body shop had to replace the computer responsible for the SRS system control which caused the light to illuminate. Consumer was informed by mechanic that there were problems with them.
- Pomona, NY, USA
When vehicle was turned on air bag light would remain on continuously after vehicle has been turned. Had taken vehicle to dealership 7 times for problem, that was not repairable.
- Wayne, NJ, USA
- Avondale, AZ, USA