2002 Acura RSX Engine problems

While driving approx 60 mph freeway, my car suddenly and without warning started running very rough and noisily and shuddered, a very frightening experience. My vehicle has been perfectly maintained since purchase and had only a few weeks earlier undergone a 75,000 mile tune-up. My mechanic diagnosed and confirmed the problem is a damaged/loosened timing chain due to a defective auto tensioner. This is my only means of transportation. Nhtsa records discloses service bulletin #090105 clearly identifying a "defective...

2002 Acura rsx. Consumer states problem with valve assembly *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle was diagnosed with a drc code of 91077. The dealer followed the repair step in order to correct the problem. They installed 17120-ppa-a01 valve assembly. However, when she went to pick the vehicle up, the light came back on and the dealer ordered another valve assembly. The consumer was informed that the light may still come on and they would have to follow certain diagnostic steps in order to get the engine light to go out. *Jb

My 2002 mdx has 75,000 miles and needs the engine mounts replaced. It was reported by lots of people that acura's design flaws on the motor mounts for 2001, 2002 mdx. Lots of discussions may be found athttp://www.Topix.Net/forum/autos/acura-mdx/t54qbspdkrmccnv0a it is a disaster for consumers to pay for the design defects! *Tr

Multiple engine mount failures on 2002 acura mdx. First failure occurred at 40,000 miles. Second failure occurred at 79,000 miles. Both failures were identified by an acura dealer as important mechanical and safety concerns. Both failures were remedied by an acura dealer. The first failure was covered under warranty. The second failure was not covered under warranty. *Ak

This is for a 2002 acura rsx; oil consumption issue. Since I've owned the car, it has been using about 1 1/2 quarts of oil each 3,000 miles. I've contacted the local dealership, who is working with me to collect usage data with each oil change and the acura consumer help line. The acura consumer help line is very rude, not very helpful and seems to not want to give me statistically correct information with this problem. I've had 2 high performance honda crxs for upwards of 150,000 miles and neither had the usage...

I bought a used 2002 acura rsx type-s from fiesta dodge in san antonio, tx on october 3, 2005. They said they did a full 101 point inspection on the vehicle. The vehicle had only approximately 48,000 miles. I had the vehicle for 38 days and had put less than 3,000 miles on it when I noted power loss in the upper rpm band. I immediately took it to another dealer to get inspected, where I found out that the vehicle was burning oil badly and had done enough damage to ruin the motor, thankfully I had purchased an extended warranty and it was seen as a manufacturer's defect, but still I am without a car for the next month while the new motor is installed. *Jb

I bought a certified pre-own 2002 acura rsx - s on 9/17/2004 from ocean acura, ocean nj. I even bought the extended warranty. The dealer said they have done over 100 points check and have done all necessary maintenance. Within two and half week, I am experincing transmission problem shifting from second to third and sometime a grinding sound. I have made an appointment with the dealer to bring in the car on 10/13/04. That appointment never took place because the car broke down on 10/09/04. I got in touch with...

While driving 60 mph a fire started in the engine. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak

I purchased my acura rsx, type s on 10-14-02. On 02-14-03 I had problems with the keyless entry not working when it was cold out. The problem occured four times. I would have to manually unlock the doors with my key and I was unable to manually lock the car. It would only last until it warmed up. I had the car looked at on 02-14-03, they said the problem could not be corrected because it was not acting up at that time. Also on 02-14-03 the check engine code was pulled. It was p1163, slow response of the...

Possible lemon law qualifier. *Mr the check engine light had come on four times the dealer stated the #02 sensor was sensitive, they also suggested that the part should reset. There were problems with the locks and keyless entry. *Scc *jb

Problems with 2002 acura rsx possible lemon law qualifier. *Mr 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. *Scc *jb

I took my rsx-s to valencia acura for them to check my transmission for grinds and wearing of the clutch. I leave my car there and decide to go to the mall. As I am coming back from the mall, I see my car on the street being driven very hard, and for what reason? There's no reason to be driving like that in order to test the gears or clutch out. So they said they called theire district manager and they will hear from them later in the day. So I pick my car back up and start driving and I felt the car was a little...

My 2002 acura rsx emits a terrible rotten egg odor form the emission system .. Fumes are very strong and surely unsafe.. Dealer says only that I have "bad gas" but it's been a persistent problem for 18 months that will not go away.*Ak

Since august 10, 2002, I've leased an acura rsx. In october of 2002, a rotten egg or sulfur smell has been coming from my vehicle both inside and outside of it. It occurs at no certain time or circumstance, just everyday at one time or another. The smell gives me headaches and forces me to roll my window down whether its cold, hot, or rainy outside just to provide me with some relief. The dealership, hendrick acura in charlotte, nc has replaced my catalytic converter twice. Both times they assured me I...

When coming to a stop at a traffic light or stop sign, vehicle will emit a rotten egg (sulphur) smell into the passenger compartment. Only happens when air flow is set to 'fresh air' and not to 'recirculate.' I fthe 'recirculate' option is truned on, the smell will dissapate. I feel it is unsafe to have exhaust gases entering the passenger compartment. I have heard others with similar complaints on this matter.

My 2002 acura rsx emits a terrible rotten egg odor after I drive it for about five minutes and stop for a stop sign. The smell comes back intermitently while driving sometimes becoming quite overpowering in the car. The dealer has no solution. Hydrogen sulfide is a poisonous gas. The situation is on going and have been back to the dealer many times.

ROTTEN EGG SMELL COMING FROM EXHAUST OF VEHICLE

When looking through the front two tires/wheels you can actually see through to the engine. I've checked all other cars and they all have some sort of covering that prevents water, dirt or objects from getting into the engine. I am disappointed to find that a brand new car such as the acura rsx doesn't have that covering. This may lead to engine problems if something gets in there. During the rainy season, water can sip through and ruin the engine also. I called the dealer and they said that if the...

Vehicle is leaking toxic hydrogen sulfide and insidious poison gases through ventilation. This causes headache irritation while in vehicle. Dealer has no way to detect the level. Manufacturer was contacted. 27-Nov-2001 [[redacted]].*Ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

10/21/00 Experienced first engine failure (no compression #1 & 3 cylinders) at 3,487 mile mark. Car towed to dealer. Dealership contends operator error, one time repair as goodwill gesture of acura. Service dept states "engine replaced" however, not indicated on work order. Work completed 11/08/01 (17 days). 11/12/01 (3717 Mi.) Experienced engine knock, grinding sound, difficulty starting, & stalling. Car driven in. Dealer doesn't agree with symptoms, rechecks valve adjustments. Work complete 11/13/01 (1...

While driving and trying to shift to another gear vehicle would not go to into that gear. It will go into another gear, either higher or lower ,but it won't go into gear that was indicated. This sudden change in engine caused acceleration change. On highway it misshifted, and then engine died. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said engine needed to be replaced. If this would have happened on a busy road there would have been an accident. Please provide any further information. *Ak