Owners have filed 68 complaints
about the 2006 Acura TSX with NHTSA between 2006 and 2025.
The largest single group is the steering.
Across this model's run it ranks 7 of 10 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 40
Against the median year of the Acura TSX. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 53
10.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 50
29% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
59.1%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
916.4%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
23.6%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
23.6%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
47.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1323.6%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1221.8%
150,000+ miles
814.5%
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA
rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that
ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do
not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.
Frontal crash test
Side barrier crash test
Photographs taken by NHTSA during its own New Car Assessment Program crash
tests of this model year. Public domain.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
2006 Acura TSX 4-DR. w/SAB
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When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 2006peak 6Jan 2025
Recalls on the 2006 Acura TSX
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
19E068000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
Risk: If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
13V093000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle's carpeting, which is in contact with the vehicle's engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). As a result, the ECU case may experience rust or corrosion. This damage may potentially cause the engine to stall.
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
10V174000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 ACURA TSX PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 25, 2002 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008. PROLONGED HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY AND MAY CAUSE THE HOSE TO CRACK AND LEAK POWER STEERING OIL.
Risk: OIL LEAKING ONTO A HOT EXHAUST PIPE WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND A BURNING SMELL, AND COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
06V270000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
Risk: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 201308216,990 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles operated in areas where road salt and de-icing chemicals are used, if the driver enters the vehicle with a salt/snow mixture on their feet, this could melt and soak the carpet, allowing the salt-water solution to contact the base of the Engine Control Unit (ECU). As a result, the ECU could suffer corrosion damage, which may cause the engine to stall. Engine stalling would result in a loss of vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install a waterproof cover over the ECU. A damaged ECU will be replaced.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 65 milesLAS Vegas, NVCrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ACURA TSX 2006 6SPEED OCCASIONALLYCAR AT LOW SPEEDOR WAIT TRAFFIC LIGHTPROMPT LOW VOLTAGECAR POWER OFF AND RESTARTAT BEFORE CAR POWER FAILURE 5 MINUTESYOU CAN HEAR IN THE AUDIO SPEAKER OUTGOING ELECTRIC CURRENT SOUNDTHEN VEHICLE SHUTDOWN 1 SECONDINSTANT RETURN TO NORMALHOW TO SOLVE HELP PLEASE THANK YOU
NHTSA complaint #11255779 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65 milesLAS Vegas, NVCrash
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
ACURA TSX 2006 6SPEED OCCASIONALLYCAR AT LOW SPEEDOR WAIT TRAFFIC LIGHTPROMPT LOW VOLTAGECAR POWER OFF AND RESTARTAT BEFORE CAR POWER FAILURE 5 MINUTESYOU CAN HEAR IN THE AUDIO SPEAKER OUTGOING ELECTRIC CURRENT SOUNDTHEN VEHICLE SHUTDOWN 1 SECONDINSTANT RETURN TO NORMALHOW TO SOLVE HELP PLEASE THANK YOU
NHTSA complaint #11255779 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65 milesLAS Vegas, NVCrash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ACURA TSX 2006 6SPEED OCCASIONALLYCAR AT LOW SPEEDOR WAIT TRAFFIC LIGHTPROMPT LOW VOLTAGECAR POWER OFF AND RESTARTAT BEFORE CAR POWER FAILURE 5 MINUTESYOU CAN HEAR IN THE AUDIO SPEAKER OUTGOING ELECTRIC CURRENT SOUNDTHEN VEHICLE SHUTDOWN 1 SECONDINSTANT RETURN TO NORMALHOW TO SOLVE HELP PLEASE THANK YOU
NHTSA complaint #11255779 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 37,000 milesCleveland, OHCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE 2006 ACURA TSX. EVER SINCE THE FIRST DATE OF PURCHASE, THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES PADS WERE NOT ALWAYS STRONG ENOUGH TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I ALWAYS HAVE TO PUSH DOWN THE BRAKES HARD IN ORDER TO STOP. I DO NOT USUALLY DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THE SNOW. HOWEVER, IN APRIL 2014, I WAS DRIVING THE ACURA TSX IN A TURN ON A 15 MILES PER HOUR UNDER SNOW CONDITION, AND I PRESSED THE BRAKES HARD. THE CAR TOOK TOO LONG IN DISTANCE TO BRAKE, AS A RESULT, THE FRONT BUMPER AND BOTH FRONT WHEEL RIMS WERE DAMAGED AS THE CAR HIT THE CURB. THE INCIDENT RESULTED DUE TO THE WEAK BRAKING SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #10668255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 107,000 milesFairfax, VACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
MY WIFE LOST CONTROL OF OUR 2006 ACURA TSX AND HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER HEAD FIRST AT APPROXIMATELY 50MPH. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. BOTH FRAME RAILS WERE BENT AND EVERYTHING AT THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS PUSHED BACK TOWARDS THE ENGINE. THE FENDERS WERE BENT, THE BUMPER WAS DESTROYED, THE DOORS DIDN'T OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY. MY INSURANCE DECLARED THE CAR A TOTAL LOSS B/C OF THE SEVERE DAMAGE. DESPITE THE SEVERE ACCIDENT, THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. MY ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT ACURA AND GET A RESPONSE FROM THEM REGARDING THE MATTER HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THEY JUST SAID "THE CAR DETERMINED THEY WEREN'T NECESSARY" AND BLEW ME OFF. THEIR RESPONSE IS NOT APPROPRIATE TO ME, ESPECIALLY SINCE MY WIFE SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH. I WANT TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED, AND MAKE SURE OTHER VEHICLES OUT THERE ARE SAFE B/C THIS COULD HAPPEN TO ANYONE. SAFETY FEATURES SHOULD BE FUNCTIONAL.
NHTSA complaint #10651125 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,000 milesBudd Lake, NJCrash
PARKING BRAKE
NEWLY PURCHASED (APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES ON ODOMETER) 2006 ACURA TSX 6 SPEED MANUAL SHIFT WAS PARKED ON SLIGHT HILL IN NEUTRAL WITH PARKING BRAKE ON. AFTER BEING PARKED THERE FOR SOME TIME PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE AND VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN DRIVEWAY STRIKING TREE. DAMAGE TO TRUNK OCCURRED. DEALER CHECKED PARKING BRAKE AND ADVISED BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WITHIN SPECIFIED PARAMETERS NOTHING WRONG. CHECKED SAME AFTER RETURN FROM DEALER, PARKING BRAKE HELD ON HILL UNTIL BRAKES COOLED AND VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE MOVED WITH MINIMUM EFFORT. NOW PARKING WITH VEHICLE IN GEAR AND PARKING BRAKE ON.
NHTSA complaint #10162698 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Nahunta, GA
STEERING
The power steering is leaking constantly as soon as u pour it in the car drive it 2 miles all leaks out and have to refill in order for the power steering to work correctly and there is a recall for it on this vehicle.
NHTSA complaint #11635200 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Germantown, MD
STEERING
Power steering rack & pinion always leaks on these vehicles. It is possible to lose all pressure in system and for vehicle to lose control while on the road. Acura is aware of the issue on 04-08 TSX models but refuses to issue a recall. On my personal vehicle, the driver's side seal is leaking.
NHTSA complaint #11552692 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ottawa, IL
STEERING
THE CAR IS ABOUT TO NEED THE STEERING RACK REPLACED FOR THE 3RD TIME SINCE AUGUST OF 2021. THE POWER STEERING FLUID GETS LOW AND NEEDS TO BE REFILLED EVERY FEW MONTHS. STEERING RACK EVENTUALLY SPRINGS LEAK EVERY SINGLE TIME. ALREADY HAD HOSE REPLACED FROM RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11518237 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alexandria, VA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Every day I. The morning, the car would not start even though the battery is new and the car is driven everyday and mechanics can not find the problem and it passes all tests when checked for problems.
NHTSA complaint #11487342 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alexandria, VA
ENGINE
Every day I. The morning, the car would not start even though the battery is new and the car is driven everyday and mechanics can not find the problem and it passes all tests when checked for problems.
NHTSA complaint #11487342 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marysville, WA
STRUCTURE:BODY
Paint has pealed away, exposing the metal on the body which is starting to rust. The major areas are on top of hood, roof and top of trunk.
NHTSA complaint #11469848 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 128,241 milesAthens, AL
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2006 Acura TSX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 13V093000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical system). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and confirmed that the Vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 128,241.
NHTSA complaint #11421128 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesAiken, SC
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE MECHANIC BECAME AWARE OF A FLUID LEAK UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE CONTACT AND WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. THE RESERVOIR WAS REFILLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MCDANIELS ACURA OF CHARLESTON (2283 SAVANNAH HWY, CHARLESTON, SC 29414, 843-766-1299, WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
NHTSA complaint #11329603 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesAiken, SC
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE MECHANIC BECAME AWARE OF A FLUID LEAK UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE CONTACT AND WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. THE RESERVOIR WAS REFILLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MCDANIELS ACURA OF CHARLESTON (2283 SAVANNAH HWY, CHARLESTON, SC 29414, 843-766-1299, WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
NHTSA complaint #11329603 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesAiken, SC
AIR BAGS
MY POWER STEERING HOSES HAVE BEEN LEAKING AND NOW THERE'S FLUID DOWN UNDER THE MOTOR AND UNDER THE CAR.. THE CAR WILL NOT HOLD POWER STEERING FLUID BUT FOR ONE DAY AND MY CAR IS NOW BECOME UNDRIVABLE. I SEE THERE WAS A RECALL BUT I DID NOT RECEIVE THE RECALL NOTICE AND STARTED LOOKING ONLINE AND SAW THAT ACTUALLY I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM BUT NOW IT'S GOTTEN TO THE POINT WHERE IT'S WORSE THAN JUST THE HOSES. I'VE TRIED TO GET IT FIXED AND THEY SAY NO YOU'RE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL I HAVE ALL THE PROBLEMS THAT WERE STATED AND NOW IT'S BECOME EXACERBATED. I NEED HELP IMMEDIATELY.
NHTSA complaint #11328414 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesAiken, SC
STEERING
MY POWER STEERING HOSES HAVE BEEN LEAKING AND NOW THERE'S FLUID DOWN UNDER THE MOTOR AND UNDER THE CAR.. THE CAR WILL NOT HOLD POWER STEERING FLUID BUT FOR ONE DAY AND MY CAR IS NOW BECOME UNDRIVABLE. I SEE THERE WAS A RECALL BUT I DID NOT RECEIVE THE RECALL NOTICE AND STARTED LOOKING ONLINE AND SAW THAT ACTUALLY I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM BUT NOW IT'S GOTTEN TO THE POINT WHERE IT'S WORSE THAN JUST THE HOSES. I'VE TRIED TO GET IT FIXED AND THEY SAY NO YOU'RE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL I HAVE ALL THE PROBLEMS THAT WERE STATED AND NOW IT'S BECOME EXACERBATED. I NEED HELP IMMEDIATELY.
NHTSA complaint #11328414 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 185,000 milesBridgeport, CT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BINDS, THE ENGINE DOESN'T NOT QUICKLY RETURN TO IDLE AFTER THE PEDAL IS NO LONGER PRESSED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NUMBER 124, ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #11325646 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 185,000 milesBridgeport, CT
ENGINE
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BINDS, THE ENGINE DOESN'T NOT QUICKLY RETURN TO IDLE AFTER THE PEDAL IS NO LONGER PRESSED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NUMBER 124, ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #11325646 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesDurham, NC
SERVICE BRAKES
WHEN APPLYING FIRM PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, IT RESPONDS WITH A SERIES OF RAPID VIBRATIONS AND CONCOMITANT CLICKING NOISE. I NEVER FEEL A SOLID AND RESPONSIVE BREAKING SYSTEM. THIS OCCURRED WHEN I WAS ATTEMPTING TO SLOW IN ICE ON A SIDE STREET IN 06 AT WHICH TIME I CALLED ACURA TO COMPLAIN. A FEW DAYS AGO, I ATTEMPTED TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WHILE I WAS ROLLING AFTER RELEASING MY BREAK FROM A FULL STOP, SO NOT EVEN ANY MPG'S. THIS WAS ON A SIDE STREET, AND I DON'T REMEMBER THE EXACT DATE. IT WAS PROBABLY IN SEPTEMBER 2019. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO DAMAGE, BUT I WORRY THAT MY BRAKES WILL NEVER BE THERE WHEN I NEED THEM.
NHTSA complaint #11269792 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65 milesLAS Vegas, NVCrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ACURA TSX 2006 6SPEED OCCASIONALLYCAR AT LOW SPEEDOR WAIT TRAFFIC LIGHTPROMPT LOW VOLTAGECAR POWER OFF AND RESTARTAT BEFORE CAR POWER FAILURE 5 MINUTESYOU CAN HEAR IN THE AUDIO SPEAKER OUTGOING ELECTRIC CURRENT SOUNDTHEN VEHICLE SHUTDOWN 1 SECONDINSTANT RETURN TO NORMALHOW TO SOLVE HELP PLEASE THANK YOU
NHTSA complaint #11255779 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65 milesLAS Vegas, NVCrash
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
ACURA TSX 2006 6SPEED OCCASIONALLYCAR AT LOW SPEEDOR WAIT TRAFFIC LIGHTPROMPT LOW VOLTAGECAR POWER OFF AND RESTARTAT BEFORE CAR POWER FAILURE 5 MINUTESYOU CAN HEAR IN THE AUDIO SPEAKER OUTGOING ELECTRIC CURRENT SOUNDTHEN VEHICLE SHUTDOWN 1 SECONDINSTANT RETURN TO NORMALHOW TO SOLVE HELP PLEASE THANK YOU
NHTSA complaint #11255779 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65 milesLAS Vegas, NVCrash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ACURA TSX 2006 6SPEED OCCASIONALLYCAR AT LOW SPEEDOR WAIT TRAFFIC LIGHTPROMPT LOW VOLTAGECAR POWER OFF AND RESTARTAT BEFORE CAR POWER FAILURE 5 MINUTESYOU CAN HEAR IN THE AUDIO SPEAKER OUTGOING ELECTRIC CURRENT SOUNDTHEN VEHICLE SHUTDOWN 1 SECONDINSTANT RETURN TO NORMALHOW TO SOLVE HELP PLEASE THANK YOU
NHTSA complaint #11255779 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesRockwall, TX
STEERING
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO, REPLACED. SHORTLY AFTER, ALTERNATOR FAILED AND I WAS TOLD THIS WAS BECAUSE OF BEING SATURATED WITH THE FLUID FROM PREVIOUS FAILURE. NOW THIS... WIFE WAS DRIVING CAR HOME WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. SUDDENLY THE CAR BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD 'WOBBLE.' THIS WAS A DANGEROUS SITUATION BUT MY WIFE MADE IT HOME SLOWLY. I IMMEDIATELY CHECKED POWER STEERING FLUID AND RESERVOIR AND IT WAS LOW. FILLED IT UP WITH LEFTOVER HONDA FLUID AND LEAKED IMMEDIATELY FROM THE DRIVER RUBBER BOOT NEAR RACK AND PINION. RACK AND PINION NOW NEEDS REPLACEMENT FROM A MASSIVE LEAK. THIS IS BECOMING A COMMON OCCURRENCE AND PLACING MANY IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #11228463 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winnetka, IL
SERVICE BRAKES
RE 2006 ACURA - LETTER FROM CONSTITUENT REQUESTING ASSISTANCE IN FILING A CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AGAINST THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE MATTER. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS FRAUDULENTLY SOLD. THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS REPORTED, THE BRAKES WOULD SQUEAK, AND THE CODES WERE CLEARED BEFORE BEING SOLD.
NHTSA complaint #11196270 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 156,000 milesMarietta, GA
STEERING
I RECENTLY EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING RACK DUE TO A MAJOR LEAK OF FLUID TO THE POINT I COULDN'T MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. THANK GOD IT HAPPENED RIGHT AFTER I GOT HOME FROM DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. JUST WHEN I PULLED TO PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY AND FOUND OUT THE FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR WAS COMPLETELY DRAINED AND EMPTY. I ADDED NEW POWER STEERING FLUID AND WITHIN AN HOUR IT LEAKED ALL OUT. TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP A FEW DAYS LATER DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS AND FOUND OUT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE BREAKDOWN OF THE SEAL ON BOTH SIDES. A WEEK BEFORE THIS HAPPENED, I TOOK MY CAR ON A 1200 MILES ROAD TRIP. I CONSIDER MYSELF LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T BREAK DOWN WHILE I'M DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AS THE RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. CONTACTED ACURA CLIENT SERVICE MANAGER AND I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR THE POWER STEERING BUT IT WAS FOR A DIFFERENT PART, A HOSE, AND THAT MY REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR A DIFFERENT PART WOULD NOT BE COVERED. EVEN THOUGH IN MY OPINION THIS IS THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE FROM THE SAME COMPONENT, THE POWER STEERING. I QUESTIONED THE LOGIC OF THE MANAGER'S REASON FOR DENIAL AS THE BOTTOM LINE IS THE SAFETY OF THE PERSON DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHOULD THE POWER STEERING FAILS, REGARDLESS OF WHICH PART WITHIN THAT COMPONENT WAS RECALLED. UNFORTUNATELY, SHE DIDN'T SEEM TO UNDERSTAND THE SERIOUSNESS AND THE GRAVITY OF THIS PROBLEM. THEREFORE, I AM HERE WRITING THIS COMPLAINT SO HOPEFULLY, SOMEONE CAN UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO WHAT HAS HAPPENED IN MY CASE.
NHTSA complaint #11172364 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesHamilton, OH
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
GOT INTO MY VEH. SEVERAL WEEKS AGO AND FOUND BITS OF GLASS ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. LOOKED UP AND FOUND MY SUNROOF SHATTERED, BUT STILL HELD TOGETHER, APPARENTLY BY THE TINT FILM ON THE INSIDE OF THE GLASS. GETTING OUT, I FOUND PIECES OF GLASS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE GLASS ROOF. IT APPEARED TO HAVE IMPLODED FROM THE INSIDE' NO KNOWN CAUSE. CAR WAS PARKED WHEN I FOUND THIS.
NHTSA complaint #11163045 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesSacramento, CA
STEERING
RACK AND PINION (STEERING RACK) LEAKING. MULTIPLE ACURA TSX FROM 2004-2008 WILL MOST LIKELY RUN INTO THIS PROBLEM. SEEN A FEW COMPLAINTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA FROM VARIOUS ACURA TSX OWNERS FROM 2004-2008 MODELS. VERY HIGH COST TO REPLACE AND DANGEROUS IF STEERING RACK FAILS. BOUGHT FROM DEALERSHIP A FEW MONTHS BACK AT 111K MILES, NOW AT 115K ONLY.
NHTSA complaint #11154129 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cape Coral, FL
STEERING
THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKS, AND I HAVE TO REPLACE IT. MY BROTHER ALSO HAS A 2004 ACURA TSX AND HIS HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. IT LEAKS FROM THE POWER STEERING. I BELIEVE THIS IS A FAULTY ON MOST TSXS.
NHTSA complaint #11015013 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesTallahassee, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HORN WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. $700 TO PULL AND REPLACE AN AIRBAG TO REPLACE A 45 CENT SWITCH IS AN ABSURDITY. HEY, HONDA/ACURA...WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE WITH THAT SWEET SH*T, GM?
NHTSA complaint #11004839 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesBrooklyn, NY
STEERING
FIRST THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED. NOW I'M TOLD THE RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED
NHTSA complaint #10984705 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
