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2004 Acura RSX consumer reviews

$20,025–$22,000 MSRP range
side view of 2004 RSX Acura
(20 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.1
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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Seems pretty reliable so far

This car meets my needs, it has plenty of room inside of it especially the trunk. It also handles extremely well. I definitely recommend it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Bought Used as a daily commuter

Bought this car as a daily driver to save miles on my Raptor. It was a great purchase and still drives like a champ despite having 108k miles on it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My favorite car til this day!

I used to own a 2004 Acura RSX & regret getting rid of it. It?s still in the family. But anyways this car is the most reliable I ever owned, it currently has 250,xxx miles on it & everything on it is original besides the AC compressor. This car is extremely fun to drive. You?ll be surprised a lot of people find this vehicle attractive, I wouldn?t lie about it cause I still want it back! The only problem I had with the car which we still do is its headlight it?s always burning out. Doesn?t matter what I put even LEDs I don?t know if it?s something with the wiring or what, but I am still working on finding out why they burnt so fast, it seems like it?s just the H1 bulbs in general that have the problem or the way they did the connection.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable even when modified

The rsx had a turbo kit, was reliable and a daily driver for many years. Even with over 400hp got 28mpg. Only downfall is the seat stiching comes loose after years of use.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Had this car for a decade and a half. A true love

So comfortable to drive. Has driven cross country three times and stayed with me out west at the beach and northeast in the snow. Amazing car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2004 Acura RSX

Nice commute car. Very reliable. Sporty. Acura luxury and dependability. Rare 2 door coupe. Good gas mileage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable-Best handling of turns and corners

Great car for the time i'v owned it. I would recommend an Acura to my friends. I've never had any major problems with this car and it's fun to switch from automatic to manual whenever I feel like it! My only complaint is that there is not much room in the back seat for passengers but I have fit my three nephews and niece in there with no problem.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great small car

Great starter car for new driver. Backseat leg room tight. Hatchback trunk area roomy. Fun to drive & dependable!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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the perfect car

I have owned a few cars through the years as well as being a driver for a car dealership. I can honestly say that my RSX is by far my absolute favorite out of all of anything that I have driven. I love the way it looks, rides, and the go cart-like handling. An all around fun car to drive and a perfect car that I would recommend to any age group.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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180K of solid reliability and fun

First of all, this is not a touring or a race car, but it has great acceleration and handling. I bought my 2004 RSX, blue with automatic, used in 2007 with 28K miles. Maintenance...at 140K I needed an O2 sensor, at 165K the air conditioning compressor went out and Acura wanted $1990 to replace...I did it for under $200...a very involved job. At 180K the power steering pump went out...a very easy replacement. My biggest complaint would be the rattle I get in the heater vents when it's really cold, but not bad enough to tear the dash apart...play the radio. Oh, the radio...it wasn't a factory Bose so I installed and after market...a worthwhile investment. That's all the bad stuff (not much). With over 180K it doesn't burn a drop of oil. The BEST addition was the Michelin Premier A/S tires which made the ride very smooth and improved handling (steering is still solid). Tires can make a huge difference in ride! Other that that it's just brakes and oil. At 67 I have owned a few vehicles and this is an extremely solid reliable car...and fun to drive. Did I mention that the hauling capacity in the hatchback is incredible.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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