2002 Acura RSX Specifications

Specifications

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2002 - 2006
Price :	MSRP: $20-25,000
Weight :	2721 lbs \| 1234.225 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	7.1 seconds.

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1998 cc \| 121.9 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 6500 RPM
Torque :	140 Ft-Lbs (190 NM) @ 6000 RPM
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Inline 4
Displacement :	2000 cc \| 122.0 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 7400 RPM
Torque :	143 Ft-Lbs (194 NM) @ 6000 RPM
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
6 Manual

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2002 Acura RSX 2-DR. w/SAB
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :	Not Tested
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	SABERSPORT
NHTSA Campaign ID	09E012000
Summary	SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence	DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY SABERSPORT.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer	ANZO USA, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	06E023000
Summary	CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.'
Consequence	WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY ANZO AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	TRADESONIC
NHTSA Campaign ID	06E064000
Summary	CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence	LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO TRADESONIC AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	ALFAOTTO AUTO ACCESSORIES
NHTSA Campaign ID	06E038000
Summary	CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence	WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy	ALFAOTTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALFAOTTO AT 626-656-2992 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.ALFAOTTO.COM.
Notes	CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2002 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$42,409
Avg. Home :	$228,700
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.61

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2002 Acura RSX? A: The 2002 Acura RSX has a wheelbase size of 101.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2002 Acura RSX? A: The 2002 Acura RSX has a length of 172.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2002 Acura RSX? A: The 2002 Acura RSX has a width of 67.90 inches.

Q: How much did the 2002 Acura RSX cost when new?A: The 2002 Acura RSX had a base price of approximately $20,000 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2002 Acura RSX? A: The 2002 Acura RSX was a .

Q: How much did the 2002 Acura RSX cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2002 Acura RSX had an MSRP of $20 - $$25,000 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2002 Acura RSX have? A: The 2002 Acura RSX had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 160 HP (117.76 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 140 Ft-Lbs (190 NM) @ 6000 RPM

Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 7400 RPM and 143 Ft-Lbs (194 NM) @ 6000 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2002 Acura RSX have? A: The 2002 Acura RSX had a 6 speed Manual gearbox.