Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 03037 | 01/30/2004 | 03037 | 10008535 | Front brake squeal. *tt this bulletin supersedes 03-037, dated 12/12/2003. *tt | 08/04/2004 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 1102 | 11/16/2002 | 10014061 | Troubleshooting abs or tcs diagnostic trouble code 51 and/or 53. *nm | 04/27/2005 | |
| 1002 | 10/01/2002 | 10009253 | Clearing antilock braking system diagnostic trouble codes. october tech line information. *tt | 09/20/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10009252 | The compact abs/tcs (modulator, pump, and accumulator all in one) system does a self-check (a brief grunt or groan) when backing out of the garage or drive forward after the vehicle's been sitting. the noise is normal. october tech line i | 09/20/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||||
| 1003 | 10/16/2003 | 10004959 | Testing brake fluid for petroleum contamination. various models including 2003 and 2004 nsx and 2004 rsx. *tt | 01/21/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 02/09/2002 | 12800 | 1 | 07/07/2002 |
| The brake calipers on my 2002 acura rsx (base model) intermittently seize and cause the vehicle and steering column to vibrate while the car is in motion, making it difficult to control and apparently causing rotor damage. since brake problems are a safety issue, the dealership's service department replaced both the calipers and rotors free of charge under the warranty. i was told by the service technician that the manufacturer is aware of the problem but does not know what is causing it. since the equipment was replaced, the same problem has recurred. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/20/2004 | 24500 | 4 | 10/01/2003 |
| I decided to take the car to esserman international dealer for an inspection. on march 11, 2003 after i explained the noises and wait a whole morning, i was given my car back and informed that there was nothing wrong with the brakes. *ak april 14 i returned to the same dealer and explained that i still heard the cracking noise and that it was hard to brake. once again my car was returned to me and informed that there was nothing wrong with the car. february 20, 2004 i took my car to the original dealer where i purchase my vehicle, explained the same problem with the brakes and in addition there was a rattling noise in the glove compartment. this time for my surprise the dealer told me that they had to resurface front brakes rotors and that there was no noise inside the car. the next day after they supposedly repaired the car, the d-4 light started blinking and the noise on the brake was worse. i was not able to take the car back to the dealer since i was shipping my car to ca. the very next day. when i received my car in ca i took the car to the acura dealer in elk grove for an inspection & also explained again the whole situation. this time though i also explained the experience i had while i was driving the car from oakland to sacramento (1 hour | |||
| 02/20/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving over bumps and potholes abs light would come on, causing vehicle to have extended stopping distance.*ak | |||
| 05/29/2003 | 13000 | 9 | 11/09/2001 |
| Anti-lock brakes activate when stopping on dry pavement with any kind of bumps or potholes. this occurs at least 2-3 times per month. the brakes do not feel safe when this happens, and could be a serious safety hazard. i have contacted the dealership, had them look at the car, they told me this is normal and no error codes showed up on the diagnostics. *ak | |||
| 09/02/2002 | 14000 | 1 | 12/21/2001 |
| Consumer states that the brakes on the vehicle will not work properly, when slowing down and hitting any minor bumps in the road the abs system will activate. *nlm *nlm | |||