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Acura NSX

7 model years from 2005 to 2022, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Acura NSX
Pictured: AcuraNSX-05-cropped. Photo: Travis Rigel Lukas Hornung, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2005–2022
Class
Two Seaters
Latest engines
3.5L 6-cyl turbo
Best MPG
18–21 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
4 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2017 (6)
Fewest problems
2022
Interest
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The 2022 NSX in brief

The 2022 Acura NSX is a two seaters offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 176 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,803 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (21 city / 22 highway), 12% better than the 2022 two seaters average of 18.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Acura NSX has 7 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2022.

Its most efficient year was 2022 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 21 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the unknown or other (3), fuel/propulsion system (3), service brakes (2).

Buying used? 2022 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2017 is the year to avoid.

2018 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 4 campaigns and 8 owner complaints.

How the 2005 NSX compares

The 2005 Acura NSX is a two seaters offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl and 3.2L 6-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 174 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 100-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,153 lb.

About the Acura NSX

The Honda NSX is a two-seater sports car manufactured by Honda over two generations. The first generation was produced from 1990 until 2006, whilst the second generation was made from 2016 to 2022. The first generation was introduced as a two-door coupé, with a two-door targa top variant later added, and has a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. The second generation is only a coupé, and has a rear mid-engine, all-wheel-drive layout. The first generation has a transversely-mounted naturally-aspirated engine with a V6 configuration, whilst the second generation has a twin-turbocharged V6 engine supplemented by multiple electric motors in a petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain.

From the Wikipedia article "Honda NSX", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2022 NSX pros & cons

Full 2022 details →

What's good

  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Best and worst years to buy used

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

NSX changes by model year

  1. 2017
    • New body dimensions: 2.0 in longer, wheelbase +3.5 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
    • New hybrid version
    • Engine added: 3.5L 6-cyl turbo
    • Engines dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl and 3.2L 6-cyl
    • All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available
    • Best combined MPG up from 18 to 21

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 7 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20223.5L 6-cyl turbo21 MPG176 in3,803 lbNot rated00
20213.5L 6-cyl turbo21 MPG176 in3,803 lbNot rated01
20203.5L 6-cyl turbo21 MPG176 in3,803 lbNot rated10
20193.5L 6-cyl turbo21 MPG176 in3,803 lbNot rated21
20183.5L 6-cyl turbo21 MPG176 in3,803 lbNot rated30
20173.5L 6-cyl turbo21 MPG176 in3,803 lbNot rated36
20053.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl18 MPG174 in3,153 lbNot rated00
Best combined MPG by model year — Acura NSX
2005: 18 MPG2017: 21 MPG2018: 21 MPG2019: 21 MPG2020: 21 MPG2021: 21 MPG2022: 21 MPG2005201720182019202020212022max 21 MPG

Alternatives to the 2022 NSX

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2022 Porsche 91121 MPGNot rated8
2022 Jaguar F-Type19 MPGNot rated2
2022 BMW Z428 MPGNot rated3
2022 Maserati MC2018 MPGNot rated4
2022 Porsche 71824 MPGNot rated0

Most common owner-reported problems

Unknown Or Other3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Service Brakes2
Electrical System1
Air Bags1
Structure › Body1
Owner complaints by model year — Acura NSX
2005: 02017: 62018: 02019: 12020: 02021: 12022: 02005201720182019202020212022max 6
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Acura. How we calculate this →