Avoid: 2017, 2003, 2002 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2005 (few owner reports) · Best recent: 2021
7 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 4 model years, the Acura NSX has 30 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine and engine cooling. 2002 drew the most complaints (17), 2019 the fewest (1).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Acura NSX vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $129,398–$209,990.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2002 (17 complaints). Lowest: 2019 (1).
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment approaching legendary reverence for first-generation model, widely regarded as revolutionary supercar redefining exotic car reliability, usability, and everyday drivability.
Limited production (350 US units) creates scarcity but commercial failure and hybrid complexity question long-term collectibility versus naturally-aspirated competitors, depreciation less severe than standard model but still 15-25% loss 2-3 years, frequent (market uncertainty)
Sport Hybrid SH-AWD complexity creates concerns for 15-20+ year collector timeline, battery degradation, turbocharger failures, electronic component obsolescence all risks for long-term preservation, recurrent (speculative concern)
3,850+ lbs (1,746+ kg) curb weight eliminates analog driving purity favoring technology showcase over engagement, collectors questioning desirability versus lightweight naturally-aspirated alternatives, very frequent (philosophical criticism)
Only select Acura dealers trained for Type S servicing, appointments scarce, future service availability uncertain as fleet ages and dealer support potentially withdrawn, recurrent.
Low production (350 units) creates future parts availability questions, Type S-specific components (lightweight wheels, carbon fiber pieces) likely discontinued after warranty period, isolated (future concern)
Owner insights cover all generations of the NSX. Individual model years are broken down above.
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