The 2002 Acura NSX has 17 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine and engine cooling. Owners most often flag snap ring transmission failure (1991-early 1992, specific vin range), snap ring retaining countershaft breaks causing catastrophic transmission failure, affects transmission range serial numbers j4a4-1003542 through j4a4-1005978, repair requires complete transmission rebuild $4,000-$6,000, preventive inspection/replacement $1,500-$2,500, recurrent (specific vin range only).
Safety record for the 2002 model year
17
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2002 Acura NSX vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
power train
10
engine and engine cooling
4
equipment
2
structure
1
fuel system
1
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment approaching legendary reverence for first-generation model, widely regarded as revolutionary supercar redefining exotic car reliability, usability, and everyday drivability. Praised extensively for exceptional Honda build qual
Snap ring transmission failure (1991-early 1992, specific VIN range), snap ring retaining countershaft breaks causing catastrophic transmission failure, affects transmission range serial numbers J4A4-1003542 through J4A4-1005978, repair requires complete transmission rebuild $4,000-$6,000, preventive inspection/replacement $1,500-$2,500, recurrent (specific VIN range only)
Timing belt replacement critical, interference engine causes catastrophic valve damage if belt fails, service required every 90,000 miles or 7 years regardless of mileage, includes water pump, tensioners, cam seals, cost $2,000-$3,500, neglect common causing $8,000-$15,000 engine rebuild, recurrent
Window regulator failure, power windows slow or fail to operate, window drops into door, regulators wear beyond 25 years age, replacement cost $400-$700 per window, recurrent
Climate control unit failure, A/C controls fail, screen fades, capacitors deteriorate in electronic climate control module, repair requires specialist capacitor replacement $300-$600 or unit replacement $800-$1,500, recurrent
Aging rubber components, all hoses, seals, bushings deteriorate after 30+ years regardless of mileage, coolant hoses, brake hoses, suspension bushings require comprehensive refresh, cost $3,000-$6,000 complete, recurrent
Owner insights cover all generations of the NSX.
Typical used price
Used NSX listings typically run $129,398–$209,990 across 1991 to 2022 model years.