Acura NSX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
14 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
9,750 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 to 2021 model years. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 14 complaints (21.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 21.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 14.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 7.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 7.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 7.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Unknown Or Other: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor: 1; Power Train: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
1995: 2; 1996: 1; 2000: 1; 2001: 1; 2008: 1; 2018: 3; 2019: 2; 2021: 1; 2025: 2
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 961742 · 1995-03-09 (March 9, 1995)
VEHICLE HYDROPLANED LOSING CONTROL. TRACTION SYSTEM CHECKED AND ABS BRAKES. DEALER STATES MEETS SPECIFICATIONS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 961742 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501181 · 1996-02-04 (February 4, 1996)
ABS SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING ENTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501181 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11673469 · 2025-07-14 (July 14, 2025)
My vehicle is 2017 Acura NSX with VIN [VIN removed]. My vehicle experienced a fuel pump module failure identical to the known defect under Recall 23V-858, but my VIN is not currently included in the recall. I believe it should be. This is a significant safety matter, as I faced such fuel pump module failure that caused failure of the overall vehicle that came to a stop while I was driving on a freeway. I've never experienced such unsafe events. The car is not drivable and failed in hazardous conditions and is a safety risk. It was towed to the …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11673469 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11676787 · 2025-07-28 (July 28, 2025)
On my 2017 Acura NSX, Fuel Pump Module have failed on July 12, 2025, while driving on a highway, and the engine stalled coming to a stop in the middle of the freeway. The service dealer at Greensboro Acura confirmed the failed Fuel Pump Module part number is 17708-T6N-A02-M1 and it is clearly listed under NHTSA Recall 23V-858 report on page 11 Component Name 31. I have reported this incident and explained to Honda/Acura Client Relations Recall division, but was told that there's NO recall on my VIN. I believe Honda/Acura has failed to include …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11676787 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11187059 · 2019-03-15 (March 15, 2019)
DEAR NHTSA: WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL ACCELERATION I NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. I SUBSEQUENTLY DISCOVERED THAT A TRANSMISSION PART FAILED. SEE ATTACHED PHOTO. I LEARNED BY FURTHER INVESTIGATION THAT ACURA OF AMERICA IS AWARE OF THIS MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND HAS ISSUED MULTIPLE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN IN THE UNITED STATES SEE ATTACHED. IN JAPAN HONDA ISSUED AN OFFICIAL SAFETY RECALL IS ACTIVE FOR THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. THERE ARE NO DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE JAPANESE PARTS AND THE AMERICAN PARTS. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS …
Owner-reported narrative. 98,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11187059 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11100712 · 2018-06-09 (June 9, 2018)
THE CAR HAS LOST POWER A COUPLE OF TIMES. WHEN THE CAR'S BATTERY GOES DEAD, YOU CANNOT CLOSE EITHER DOOR ON THIS CAR. IF YOU HAVE BAD WEATHER THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE THE INTERIOR OF THIS CAR WILL GET DAMAGED. THERE IS AN ONE INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE BODY OF THE CAR. THE DOORS WILL LOCK UP AND YOU CANNOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL POWER IS RESTORED. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY YOU CANNOT LOCK YOURSELF IN THE CAR AND THERE AGAIN YOU CANNOT SECURE THE VECHICLE IF NEEDING TO GO FOR HELP. THERE IS ALSO A RATTLE IN BOTH DOORS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS HAD T…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,650 miles reported. Look up ODI 11100712 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
2005: 0; 2017: 3; 2018: 3; 2019: 2; 2020: 1; 2021: 0