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Acura TSX Repair and Maintenance
Acura TSX Model Years
Acura TSX Questions and Answers
I love this car, but I needed new rear brakes after 24,600 miles. Is this normal? Most of my driving is freeway. All of the cars I've owned before required front brakes more often than rear brak...
I have recently run into a problem where my remote doesn't unlock or lock my power doors. So it forces me to use the key which is quite annoying. Although it does work to remotely unlock the trunk....
My '05 TSX makes a short "whirring" noise occasionally. It will go for days, even weeks without doing it. Then it starts up again and sounds only when stopped, turning or going slowly. ...
My antilock brake, VSA and VSA activation lights all came on after idling in traffic for a long time on a hot day. It happened once before and went away. It's not now. The car drives fine. What is ...
The dealership has determined that I need a new timing chain. The car only has 75,000 miles on it. The car was taken to the dealership because the engine light was on and they put it on the compu...
I have a 2004 TSX and it is burning oil. It does not smoke but it is down a quart every 400 miles. Anyone else have this problem?
Acura TSX Car Reviews (3)
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I love this car. Bought it with the Automatic and NAV. I grin every time I get a chance to drive it around a narrow windy country road. It is quick and comfortable and looks sharp. I get great gas mileage with the 4CYL. 25 city and up to 34 Highway. It is rock solid at 115 MPH on the open highway the few times I've been dumb enought to do that! No problems in 63,000 miles. Always dealer serviced. Brakes lasted about 30K on my 2nd set. Tires last about 50K. Both my wife and I drive it pretty hard. Premium gas is a must for good performance. 2009 models now are larger and come with an optional 6CYL. I can't imagine the trouble I'd be in. |
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Handles, runs & drives great!!! 28MPG. Navi just quit. A/C compressor imploded the following week. 130k miles on my 04. |
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Very nice car. Great looks, fit & finish, and sporty ride quality plus the 4-cyl gets great gas milage while still making 200+ hp. |
Acura TSX Recalls and TSBs
Acura TSX Recalls (Recent)
Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Corrective Summary: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
Recall Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE WIRE HARNESS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK HINGE AREA IS NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AND OVER TIME COULD BE DAMAGED WHEN THE TRUNK IS OPENED AND CLOSED.
Consequence Summary: A DAMAGED HARNESS CAN CAUSE A BLOWN FUSE, A SHORT CIRCUIT AND IT CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, BACK-UP LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHT FUNCTION. LOSS OF A TAIL LIGHT COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HARNESS AND IF ANY DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL INSTALL CORRUGATED PLASTIC TUBING OVER THE HARNESS TO PREVENT FUTURE DAMAGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Recall Notes: HONDA RECALL NO. P45. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Engine: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A COIL WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.
Consequence Summary: IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Recall Notes: HONDA RECALL NO. Q37 AND Q38.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Acura TSX Technical Service Bulletins (Recent)
Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Bulletin Summary: LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES.
Body, Interior & Misc.: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Bulletin Summary: POWER DOORS LOCK BY THEMSELVES OR CYCLE TWICE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS.
Body, Interior & Misc.: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Bulletin Summary: NEW SEAT BELT REMINDER LOGIC FOR '06 MODELS. ACURA. SERVICENEWS.
Brakes: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Bulletin Summary: BRAKE PEDAL IS LOW AND FEELS SOFT.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: THREEBOND 1216F LIQUID GASKET NOW AVAILABLE. ACURA SERVICENEWS.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: TRANSMISSION GRINDS AT SHIFTS, SKIP SHIFTING.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET INOPERATIVE.
Electrical & Lights: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Bulletin Summary: CD MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY ADHESIVE LABELS.
Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Bulletin Summary: MOISTURE IN THE HEADLIGHTS.
Electrical & Lights: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Bulletin Summary: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. AFFECTS 2002 THROUGH 2006 ACURA MODELS. UPDATED 8/15/08.
Electrical & Lights: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Bulletin Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS CHATTER WHEN USED.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Bulletin Summary: TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF THE MAINTENANCE MINDER SYSTEM. SERVICENEWS.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Summary: A LOOSE TIMING CHAIN, A DEFECTIVE AUTO TENSIONER, A LOOSE TIMING CHAIN SPROCKET, LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE OR A MOMENTARILY SEIZED CAMSHAFT CAN CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT DTC.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Summary: ENGINE WON'T START AT ALL; OR DOES IT INTERMITTENTLY. CHECK IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM STATUS WITH THE HDS. ACURA. SERVICENEWS.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Summary: TROUBLE SHOOTING B-CAN AND F-CAN DTC'S.