2002 ACURA RSX Fuelpropulsion System Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Fuelpropulsion System Issues in the 2002 ACURA RSX
3 fuelpropulsion system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 ACURA RSX. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Fuelpropulsion System Complaints
MY CAR HAD A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE VEHICLE WHENEVER I DROVE IT. I LOOKED AND FOUND THAT THE GAS PUMP PLASTIC HOUSING WAS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE PLACES AND A LARGE AMOUNT OF GAS HAD LEAKED INTO THE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE SEAT AND DOWN BELOW MY VEHICLE.
WHILE DRIVING I STARTED TO SMELL FUEL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. UPON INSPECTION OF THE FUEL PUMP, I DISCOVERED THAT THE PLASTIC ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP HAD CRACKED FILLING UP THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK COVER WITH RAW FUEL. SOME OF THE FUEL HAD MADE ITS WAY INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHILE THE REST LEAKED UNDER THE CAR ON TO THE GROUND. MY FEAR IS IF THIS GOES UNDETECTED, THE LEAKING FUEL COULD MAKE CONTACT WITH EXHAUST COMPONENTS AND CAUSE A FIRE. WHILE THE FUEL WAS LEAKING, THERE WERE NO DRIVABILITY ISSUES OTHER THAN THE SMELL OF FUEL.
EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IT HAS HAD A SMELL OF GAS. I THOUGHT IT WOULD GO AWAY AFTER A CERTAIN TIME BUT IT DIDN'T SO I GOT THE CAR CHECKED OUT. I COME TO FIND OUT IT HAS A GAS LEAK. THIS IS SOMETHING VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT PUTS MY LIFE AT RISK AND IF ANYTHING HAPPENS THE CAR COULD BLOW UP. I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN JUNE 2016 AND IM JUST A YOUNG 20 YEAR MAN THAT IS TRYING TO MAKE IT THROUGH COLLEGE.
Other 2002 ACURA RSX Problem Areas
Power Trainmanual Transmission
12 complaints
Air Bags
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint