Owners have filed 29 complaints
about the 2007 Acura TSX with NHTSA between 2009 and 2024.
The largest single group is the steering.
Across this model's run it ranks 10 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 — 17
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 — 13
8% 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.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
13.8%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
13.8%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
415.4%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
27.7%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1350.0%
150,000+ miles
519.2%
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.
Nov 2009peak 4Apr 2024
Recalls on the 2007 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.
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 165,000 milesSanta Barbara, CA1 injured
AIR BAGS
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT WASN'T SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO WARRANT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT HOWEVER SINCE THEN THERE HAS BEEN A 'CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM' ICON ON MY DISPLAY EVER SINCE! I CAN'T RENEW MY LYFT DRIVERS ACCOUNT UNTIL THIS PROBLEM IS ADDRESSED WHICH IS CAUSING AN UNDUE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THIS IS PART OF A SECOND WAVE OF RECALLS TO COME REGARDING AIRBAGS. FURTHERMORE, LATELY I'VE BEEN CONTEMPLATING WHAT AN OFFICER AT THE SCENE TOLD ME, WHICH WAS I PUKE BE DEAD AFTER RUNNING DIRECTLY INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AT A RELATIVELY HIGH RATE OF SPEED. I'M HAPPY TO BE ALIVE BUT AM CURIOUS AS TO HOW AN ACCIDENT OF THIS MAGNITUDE; AN ACCIDENT THAT NEARLY DEMOLISHED MY ACURA AS IS ILLUSTRATED IN THE ATTACHED PHOTO, DIDN'T PROMPT DEPLOYMENT OF MY AIRBAGS? NOW I'M LEFT WITH THIS RIDICULOUS 'CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM' MESSAGE WHICH SERVES AS A CONSTANT REMINDER OF THEIR FAILURE AND AS DESCRIBED ABOVE IS COSTING ME. *DSY
NHTSA complaint #11082103 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 103,598 milesReseda, CACrash
STRUCTURE:BODY
TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY IN LOS ANGELES. WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE DRY. NO ISSUE REGARDING VISIBILITY. FRONT VEHICLE STOPPED. APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP, BUT ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES TO GRIND AND VEHICLE TO GLIDE, RATHER THAN ABRUPTLY STOP, RESULTING IN A REAR-END COLLISION. AIRBAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE SUSTAINED TO THE FRONT END OF THE ACURA, SPECIFICALLY THE GRILL AND HEADLIGHTS CAUSING SIDE-BAR DAMAGE (ESTIMATE INDICATES $5,000+ DAMAGE). MINOR DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE REAR BUMPER OF THE REAR-ENDED VEHICLE (ESTIMATE INDICATES $1200).
NHTSA complaint #10597752 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 103,598 milesReseda, CACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY IN LOS ANGELES. WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE DRY. NO ISSUE REGARDING VISIBILITY. FRONT VEHICLE STOPPED. APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP, BUT ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES TO GRIND AND VEHICLE TO GLIDE, RATHER THAN ABRUPTLY STOP, RESULTING IN A REAR-END COLLISION. AIRBAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE SUSTAINED TO THE FRONT END OF THE ACURA, SPECIFICALLY THE GRILL AND HEADLIGHTS CAUSING SIDE-BAR DAMAGE (ESTIMATE INDICATES $5,000+ DAMAGE). MINOR DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE REAR BUMPER OF THE REAR-ENDED VEHICLE (ESTIMATE INDICATES $1200).
NHTSA complaint #10597752 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 170,000 milesFerndale, WA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2007 Acura TSX. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the ECU, and determined that corrosion had caused the component to fail. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V093000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 170,000.
NHTSA complaint #11583153 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesFerndale, WA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2007 Acura TSX. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the ECU, and determined that corrosion had caused the component to fail. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V093000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 170,000.
NHTSA complaint #11583153 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 126,250 milesSan Ramon, CA
STEERING
The contact owns a 2007 Acura TSX. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the power steering fluid hose was leaking. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V174000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a fee would be charged for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,250.
NHTSA complaint #11546633 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
San Francisco, CA
STEERING
Power steering rack and pinion leaked and was replaced with an Acura remanufactured part. A few years later it is leaking again.
NHTSA complaint #11464564 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesRochester, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2007 Acura TSX. The contact stated that the emission warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a defective ECM/PCM due to salt corrosion. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V093000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
NHTSA complaint #11423799 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesRochester, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2007 Acura TSX. The contact stated that the emission warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a defective ECM/PCM due to salt corrosion. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V093000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
NHTSA complaint #11423799 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesRochester, NY
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2007 Acura TSX. The contact stated that the emission warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a defective ECM/PCM due to salt corrosion. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V093000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
NHTSA complaint #11423799 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Osseo, WI
STEERING
Power steering makes an extreme screeching sound and Honda Dealership in Eau Claire, WI, says they cannot perform the recalls, and that I have to go to Acura, which is 2 hours away from me and cannot get there. I feel that Honda in eau claire should be able to do it.
NHTSA complaint #11421921 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesDiamond BAR, CA
STEERING
BOOT FOR RACK AND PINION STARTED LEAKING FLUID IN THE DRIVEWAY AND HAD TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY
NHTSA complaint #11400391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,874 milesChardon, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IMMOBILIZER GREEN KEY LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. I HAVE BEEN TROUBLESHOOTING AND FOUND CORROSION IN THE PCM/ECM CONTROL UNIT THAT IS UNDER THE CENTER COUNSEL. SALT-WATER SOAKED THE CARPETING AND THAT CORRODED THE FRAME OF THE UNIT AND GOT INSIDE AND ONTO THE CIRCUIT BOARD. I CHECKED FOR A RECALL AND THERE IS ONE FOR THIS MODEL AND YEAR. IT ASKED FOR THE VIN # AND IT CAME BACK TELLING ME IT WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. MY QUESTION IS WHY OTHER VIN# IS COVERED FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT MINE IS NOT. CORROSION IS CORROSION AND THE CAUSE IS A SALTWATER SOAKED CARPETING NEXT TO THE DRIVERS GAS PEDAL. CAR WAS STATIONARY, PRIVATE DRIVE AND CITY STREET PLEASE EXPLAIN.
NHTSA complaint #11378100 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,874 milesChardon, OH
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
IMMOBILIZER GREEN KEY LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. I HAVE BEEN TROUBLESHOOTING AND FOUND CORROSION IN THE PCM/ECM CONTROL UNIT THAT IS UNDER THE CENTER COUNSEL. SALT-WATER SOAKED THE CARPETING AND THAT CORRODED THE FRAME OF THE UNIT AND GOT INSIDE AND ONTO THE CIRCUIT BOARD. I CHECKED FOR A RECALL AND THERE IS ONE FOR THIS MODEL AND YEAR. IT ASKED FOR THE VIN # AND IT CAME BACK TELLING ME IT WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. MY QUESTION IS WHY OTHER VIN# IS COVERED FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT MINE IS NOT. CORROSION IS CORROSION AND THE CAUSE IS A SALTWATER SOAKED CARPETING NEXT TO THE DRIVERS GAS PEDAL. CAR WAS STATIONARY, PRIVATE DRIVE AND CITY STREET PLEASE EXPLAIN.
NHTSA complaint #11378100 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 175,000 milesCharlotte, NC
STEERING
AFTER GETTING OFF WORK MY CAR SITTING FOR ABOUT 8 HOURS, ON MY COMMUTE HOME WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 6-8 MINUTES (CITY STREETS) MY STEERING BECAME VERY HEAVY AND DIFFICULT. THE CAR STARTED TO MAKE FUNNY SOUNDS UNDER THE HOOD. ONCE I ARRIVED HOME I NOTICE A TRAIL OF FLUID LEAKAGE SO I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR AND IT WAS TAPPED DRY, ABSOLUTELY NO FLUID. I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE RACK AND PINION BECAUSE THE PASSENGER SIDE BOOT HAD A LEAK DUE TO THE SEAL. THIS WAS NOT AN INEXPENSIVE REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #11331390 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesHutchins, TX
STEERING
TOOK THE CAR FOR A TEST DRIVE BEFORE I PURCHASED IT, NO LEAKS AND EVERYTHING WORKED FINE. THE NEXT MORNING I NOTICED A WET SPOT UNDER THE CAR, TOOK IT TO THE NEAREST SHOP AND FOUND OUT THE POWER STEERING RACK WAS LEAKING.
NHTSA complaint #11298222 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 165,000 milesSanta Barbara, CA1 injured
AIR BAGS
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT WASN'T SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO WARRANT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT HOWEVER SINCE THEN THERE HAS BEEN A 'CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM' ICON ON MY DISPLAY EVER SINCE! I CAN'T RENEW MY LYFT DRIVERS ACCOUNT UNTIL THIS PROBLEM IS ADDRESSED WHICH IS CAUSING AN UNDUE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THIS IS PART OF A SECOND WAVE OF RECALLS TO COME REGARDING AIRBAGS. FURTHERMORE, LATELY I'VE BEEN CONTEMPLATING WHAT AN OFFICER AT THE SCENE TOLD ME, WHICH WAS I PUKE BE DEAD AFTER RUNNING DIRECTLY INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AT A RELATIVELY HIGH RATE OF SPEED. I'M HAPPY TO BE ALIVE BUT AM CURIOUS AS TO HOW AN ACCIDENT OF THIS MAGNITUDE; AN ACCIDENT THAT NEARLY DEMOLISHED MY ACURA AS IS ILLUSTRATED IN THE ATTACHED PHOTO, DIDN'T PROMPT DEPLOYMENT OF MY AIRBAGS? NOW I'M LEFT WITH THIS RIDICULOUS 'CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM' MESSAGE WHICH SERVES AS A CONSTANT REMINDER OF THEIR FAILURE AND AS DESCRIBED ABOVE IS COSTING ME. *DSY
NHTSA complaint #11082103 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 260,000 milesPalm Coast, FL
STEERING
I BEGAN HEARING A NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING BECAME "HEAVY". I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR AND IT WAS LOW ON FLUID. I CHECKED UNDER THE CAR AND SAW THAT THERE A LEAK FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE BOOT ON THE STEERING RACK. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL SHOP AND HAD THE PART REPLACED WITH AN AFTERMARKET RACK FOR $1200. THE RACK FAILED WITHIN A WEEK. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE LOCAL SHOP AND THEY REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. THIS WAS JUNE 2017. TODAY I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AGAIN AND NOW THE RIGHT BOOT IS LEAKING. I HAVE NOT HAD TO PAY FOR THE WARRANTY REPLACEMENTS, BUT THE FACT THE ORIGINAL PART WAS DEFECTIVE IS TROUBLING. I HAVE FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE WITH ACURA TSXS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE A MANUFACTURER REPLACEMENT FREE OF CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
NHTSA complaint #11054453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesBirmingham, AL
POWER TRAIN
THE CAR HAD NOT GIVEN ME ANY WARNING OR NOTHING. DRIVING FINE DOWN THE HIGHWAY ONE DAY GOING ABOUT 45 MPH, I GO TO MAKE A TURN AND ITS HARD AS HELL. MY CAR STARTS SOUNDING ALL CRAZY AND IM STRUGGLING TO TURN THE WHEEL. I PULL OVER AND ALL MY POWER STEERING FLUID IS GONE, LEAKED OUT! NOW I HAVE READ REPORT AFTER REPORT OF THIS HAPPENING. OVER AND OVER FOR THIS SAME YEAR AND TYPE OF CAR. WHY IS THERE NO RECALL?????!!!!! THE BOOT JUST BUSTED. AND ITS GONNA COST ME WAY MORE THAN I CAN AFFORD TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION!
NHTSA complaint #10930278 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesBirmingham, AL
STEERING
THE CAR HAD NOT GIVEN ME ANY WARNING OR NOTHING. DRIVING FINE DOWN THE HIGHWAY ONE DAY GOING ABOUT 45 MPH, I GO TO MAKE A TURN AND ITS HARD AS HELL. MY CAR STARTS SOUNDING ALL CRAZY AND IM STRUGGLING TO TURN THE WHEEL. I PULL OVER AND ALL MY POWER STEERING FLUID IS GONE, LEAKED OUT! NOW I HAVE READ REPORT AFTER REPORT OF THIS HAPPENING. OVER AND OVER FOR THIS SAME YEAR AND TYPE OF CAR. WHY IS THERE NO RECALL?????!!!!! THE BOOT JUST BUSTED. AND ITS GONNA COST ME WAY MORE THAN I CAN AFFORD TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION!
NHTSA complaint #10930278 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesBirmingham, AL
SUSPENSION
THE CAR HAD NOT GIVEN ME ANY WARNING OR NOTHING. DRIVING FINE DOWN THE HIGHWAY ONE DAY GOING ABOUT 45 MPH, I GO TO MAKE A TURN AND ITS HARD AS HELL. MY CAR STARTS SOUNDING ALL CRAZY AND IM STRUGGLING TO TURN THE WHEEL. I PULL OVER AND ALL MY POWER STEERING FLUID IS GONE, LEAKED OUT! NOW I HAVE READ REPORT AFTER REPORT OF THIS HAPPENING. OVER AND OVER FOR THIS SAME YEAR AND TYPE OF CAR. WHY IS THERE NO RECALL?????!!!!! THE BOOT JUST BUSTED. AND ITS GONNA COST ME WAY MORE THAN I CAN AFFORD TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION!
NHTSA complaint #10930278 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesEL Paso, TX
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #10929432 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesDurham, NC
STEERING
DRIVING VEHICLE AND STEERING LOCKED UP HEARING WEIRD NOISES FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND LEAKING POWER STEERING
NHTSA complaint #10821151 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesEL Paso, TX
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE RIGHT OF THE ROAD SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #10744178 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 61,067 milesOrlando, FL
STEERING
DRIVING AROUND 30 MPH, IT BECAME HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL UNEXPECTEDLY. THERE WERE NO HITS/BUMPS/ETC. SO; IT WAS POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING AND I HAD TO GET POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED. THE CAR WAS ALWAYS DEALER MAINTAINED, THERE WERE NO KNOWN REASONS FOR THE LEAK; NO BUMP HITS AS MENTIONED. THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS REPLACED WHEN IT WAS RECALLED. ONE KNOWN ISSUE WAS THAT I WAS ALSO EXPERIENCING KNOWN SQUEAKING STEERING NOISE ISSUE AND I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT WAS KNOWN, BUT NOT RISKY. THERE SHOULD BE FULL POWER STEERING RACK RECALL ON THESE MODELS (TO COVER LEAK AND NOISE ISSUES). I CAN NOT THINK OF HOW THIS COULD END ON A HIGHWAY.
NHTSA complaint #10644256 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 103,598 milesReseda, CACrash
STRUCTURE:BODY
TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY IN LOS ANGELES. WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE DRY. NO ISSUE REGARDING VISIBILITY. FRONT VEHICLE STOPPED. APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP, BUT ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES TO GRIND AND VEHICLE TO GLIDE, RATHER THAN ABRUPTLY STOP, RESULTING IN A REAR-END COLLISION. AIRBAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE SUSTAINED TO THE FRONT END OF THE ACURA, SPECIFICALLY THE GRILL AND HEADLIGHTS CAUSING SIDE-BAR DAMAGE (ESTIMATE INDICATES $5,000+ DAMAGE). MINOR DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE REAR BUMPER OF THE REAR-ENDED VEHICLE (ESTIMATE INDICATES $1200).
NHTSA complaint #10597752 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 103,598 milesReseda, CACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY IN LOS ANGELES. WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE DRY. NO ISSUE REGARDING VISIBILITY. FRONT VEHICLE STOPPED. APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP, BUT ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES TO GRIND AND VEHICLE TO GLIDE, RATHER THAN ABRUPTLY STOP, RESULTING IN A REAR-END COLLISION. AIRBAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE SUSTAINED TO THE FRONT END OF THE ACURA, SPECIFICALLY THE GRILL AND HEADLIGHTS CAUSING SIDE-BAR DAMAGE (ESTIMATE INDICATES $5,000+ DAMAGE). MINOR DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE REAR BUMPER OF THE REAR-ENDED VEHICLE (ESTIMATE INDICATES $1200).
NHTSA complaint #10597752 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,300 milesOakland, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST MODULE HAD MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,300. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10559719 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.