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Acura Rsx warranty claim denied?
95 manufacturer communications on file
6 warranty extensions / campaigns 2001–2008 model years covered
If your dealer just denied your warranty claim on your Acura RSX (2001–2008), you're not alone—and the denial may not be the final word. Manufacturer records filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show Acura has issued 95 service communications tied to this era, including 6 formal warranty extensions or service campaigns. These cover documented issues such as EGR system clogging and an odometer-mileage warranty adjustment confirmed through a class-action settlement affecting 2002–2006 Acura models. Records like these show that Acura has, in specific circumstances, acknowledged defects and extended coverage well beyond standard terms—sometimes years after the original warranty period ended. A denial at the service counter doesn't always reflect everything the manufacturer has documented internally or disclosed to regulators. Owners who are initially turned down often have options they weren't told about, including requesting a documented re-review, citing an applicable extension, or escalating the claim through other channels. ClaimRight offers a free assessment that compares your denial letter and paperwork against the manufacturer's own bulletin history, so you can see in plain language whether there's a documented basis to challenge the outcome. There's no cost to find out where you stand, and no obligation to move forward afterward.
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What Acura has documented for the Rsx
Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.
2018-05-24 · BBOM05242018901
Warranty extension Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement dri...
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2015-04-15 · DLR MSG - Acura
Warranty extension Dealer message - Today, April 2, 2015, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for some 2009-2011 TSX vehicles for continued high oil consumption after having service bul...
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2008-05-09 · 06050
Warranty extension WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. *KB AFFECTS 2002 THROUGH 2006 ACURA MODELS. UPDATED 8/15/08. *PE
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2008-05-09 · SB-06-050
Warranty extension ACURA: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. A FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN MOD...
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2008-02-05 · 06-008
Warranty extension ACURA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: OPDS UNIT OR OPDS SENSOR TRIGGERS SRS DTC'S 15-1, 15-2, 15-3. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *N...
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2001-10-01 · 011001
Warranty extension INFORMATION ON WARRANTY EXTENSION ON EGR SYSTEM CLOGGING.*JB
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2016-03-18 · B98015
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
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2014-12-04 · DLR MSG - Stop S
Dealer message - On December 3, 2014 Acura notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for approximately 9,500 TLX V6 vehicles. During manufacturing of the 9speed automa...
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2014-03-12 · IN-02-14
ACURA: ON SOME VEHICLES, DEALERSHIP IS COLLECTING DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG IF NO ACCIDENT WAS INVOLVED OR THE AIR HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. MODEL 2005-2008. *PE
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2012-01-12 · SB-12-001
ACURA: UPDATE ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES REGARDING TESTING OF ALTERNATORS WITH THE GR8 ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE THAT IS INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION....
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2011-12-12 · 1202
SEARCHING ISIS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INFORMATION. 1996 - 2003 MODELS. *TT UPDATED 12/12/11. *PE
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2011-10-22 · SB-02-035
ACURA: WHILE THE VALVE TIMING CONTROL (VTC) PHASE GAP IS SET, THE MIL IS ON AND THE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE IS CONTAMINATED OR STUCK. *PE
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2011-10-22 · SB-06-023
ACURA: THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INPUT IN MISINTERPRETED BY THE ECM/PCM/ THE MIL COMES ON. *PE
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2011-07-22 · SB-07-019
HONDA ACURA: 2005-2006 RSX. THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON WITH A TROUBLE CODE STORED DUE TO THE AIR/FUEL SENSOR DAMAGED BY MOISTURE IN THE EXHAUST. *RM
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2010-11-01 · SB-0708
ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATIO...
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2008-07-18 · 08-018
ACURA: 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR, POPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR, OR IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR. TRANSMISSION HAS A FAULTY 3RD GEAR SYNCHRONIZER OR...
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2005-11-02 · 05039
MIL COMES ON WITH DTC P1077 (INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRI) / INTAKE MANIFOLD TUNING (IMT) SYSTEM MALFUNCTION (LOW RPM). *TT
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Common questions
Can I appeal a denied Acura RSX warranty claim?
Many denials can be re-reviewed, especially if supporting documentation, repair history, or an applicable manufacturer bulletin wasn't considered the first time. The appeal process generally involves requesting a written explanation for the denial, gathering service records, and resubmitting the claim with any relevant documentation. Outcomes vary by case, since each dealer and claim file is evaluated on its own facts and history.
What is a warranty extension and does it apply to my RSX?
A warranty extension is a manufacturer-issued adjustment that lengthens coverage for a specific, documented issue beyond the original warranty terms, usually for a defined vehicle range and condition. Acura has filed extensions covering concerns like EGR system clogging and odometer-mileage calculations for certain Acura model years. Whether one applies to a particular RSX depends on the vehicle's year, mileage, and repair history.
Does a dealer denial mean the manufacturer won't cover the repair?
Not necessarily. A dealer's initial decision reflects that location's review of the claim at that time, not necessarily the manufacturer's full position. Manufacturers sometimes maintain separate extended-coverage programs or campaigns that a service advisor may not reference unless prompted. Reviewing the denial against documented bulletins and requesting a formal re-evaluation are common next steps before considering the matter closed.
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