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Acura NSX Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Acura NSX model year (2017–2022) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

6
Years Tracked
3
Total Recalls
5
Total Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Acura NSX Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2017

2 recalls · 5 complaints

Top issue: AIR BAGS

Problem score: 11

#2 WORST
2018

1 recall · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 3

Best Acura NSX Years to Buy

Not enough data to identify standout safe years.

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Acura NSX — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsProblem ScoreVerdict
202200——
0
Excellent
202100——
0
Excellent
202000——
0
Excellent
201900——
0
Excellent
201810——
3
Good
201725——
11
Avoid

All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.

Acura NSX Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2022

Recent NSX models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2022 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

2013–2017

Best: 2017

Mid-decade NSX units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year NSX should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2017 Acura NSX if possible. It has 2 recalls, 5 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 11 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year NSX to buy?+

Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated NSX model years.

Which NSX has the fewest problems?+

Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the NSX model years with the lowest problem scores.

More Acura NSX Research

Reliability Score

Overall reliability rating and score breakdown for the Acura NSX.

Common Problems

Full breakdown of every reported defect for the Acura NSX.

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