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2005 Acura TSX repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 186 repairs.
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2005 Acura TSX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 158 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Acura TSX

Engine not specified

Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

55000 mi

US $700
Sludged up engine needed complete drainage. 

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2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2010 - Sep 2018
Nov 2011

68820 mi
SEL code read crankshaft position sensor. Went to the mechanic and was told that the timing chain is guaranteed to be stretched. Car still runs okay so work is still pending. Damage can get worse or severe if chain skips several teeth. 
May 2013

74900 mi

C $650
Error code read crankshaft position sensor which typically means timing chain stretch. I found that my pulse plate was damaged but replaced everything anyways since I had parts and was in there already. 
Oct 2013

76880 mi

C $250
Driveshaft bearings wore out since the car is lowered. 
Mar 2014

78740 mi
Cylinder misfire due to bad coil pack. Car would bog on acceleration. Check engine light came on eventually. Mechanic scanned code and found the faulty coil pack. Picked up part from dealership and replaced. 
Jul 2015

86800 mi

C $3500
Final drive failed and lost three teeth on the gear. Transmission was rebuilt. Clutch and flywheel were replaced at the same time. 
Nov 2017

100440 mi

C $150
Coil pack failed causing misfire. Failed coil pack was identified and replaced. 
Acura TSX in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2010 - Mar 2016
Nov 2015

139500 mi
center dash lights out around navigation screen, driver's seat warmer stopped working 
Acura TSX in Colorado, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2018
Nov 2012

110300 mi

US $350
Water pump replaced 
Oct 2015

150500 mi

US $2500
Clutch broken, $1,800. Not just the lining. Leaking oil pressure sensor Broken engine mount 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2016
May 2015

146000 mi

US $149
Intermittent failure of Accelator Position sensor 
Sep 2015

149000 mi

US $1700
AC went out - needed new condenser and compressor 
Mar 2016

152000 mi
AC never fixed when preparing the car to sell, discovered the rear sway bar endlink attachment on the frame had broken its weld - did not fix it 
Acura TSX in Georgia, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

45000 mi

US $165
Failure of driver's door actuator (reportedly very common for Acuras within first 3-4 years of new car's life, and also for multiple doors) 
Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2010 - Jun 2012
Mar 2011

88660 mi

C $310
Alarm went off intermittently for no cause. 1st trip, horn replaced as it was rusted and causing the fuse to blow. 2nd trip hood latch replaced. These two replacements resolved this issue 
Acura TSX in Ohio, United States
Nov 2010 - Sep 2011
Aug 2011

117000 mi

US $1500
Compliance bushings split in front suspension, replaced. Also 120000 service 
Acura TSX in Florida, United States
- Jan 2008
Jan 2007

38000 mi
Clutch master cylinder (2nd) 
Jan 2008

56000 mi
replace front passenger door lock 
Acura TSX in Manitoba, Canada
Apr 2017 - Oct 2017
Jun 2017

114080 mi

C $200
Inner passenger side CV boot was torn. Boot replaced, no other damage noted. 
Sep 2017

115940 mi

C $280
Sway bar end links replaced due to noise 
Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Sep 2015 - Jul 2018
Jun 2016

188000 mi

US $1000
Replaced Master and Slave cylinders. 
Nov 2016

190900 mi

US $499
The car seemed as if the battery was dying. It would not crank on the first attempt. After a while it stopped cranking altogether. Dealer couldn't pinpoint cause but after we replaced the starter I had no issues. The car cranks normally. 
May 2018

209000 mi

US $750
All 4 ignition coils needed replacement. 
Jul 2018

210000 mi

US $150
A/C Compressor died - damaged. Needs replacement A/C Condenser replacement A/C Evaporator replacement Front Passenger window switch replacement 
Acura TSX in Virginia, United States
Aug 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014

88000 mi

US $2400
Car would not sustain electrical accessory power. A jump was only a temp fix. Suspected alternator. Alternator and battery replaced.  Failed PCV valve, plugs and wires, damaged air filter. Worn engine mounts. All replaced same visit. 
Acura TSX in New York, United States
Oct 2011 - Nov 2013
Apr 2013

136500 mi
Power door lock on passenger side front door stopped working 
Acura TSX in New York, United States
Feb 2014 - Sep 2015
Sep 2014

133000 mi

US $450
The flex pipe needed to be replaced since it was leaking Needed an alignment. The car stopped pulling to one side, but it still shakes at 65, tires sound like the culprit. The thermostat stopped working properly. Noticed when sitting in NYC traffic for more than 5 minutes. Temp rose a bit, but never got past 3/4 warm. 
Acura TSX in Quebec, Canada
Apr 2010 - Nov 2011
Dec 2010

56780 mi

C $200
oil pressure switch replaced oil pressure switch replaced 
Acura TSX in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2011 - Sep 2014
Apr 2013

90300 mi

US $2500
Exhaust system (first time in 90,000 miles) 
Acura TSX in Arizona, United States
Mar 2007 - Jun 2015
Dec 2007

36710 mi
Replaced clutch master cylinder (under warranty)5 
Nov 2008

54054 mi

US $53
Winshield washer clogged 
May 2010

80000 mi

US $260
Driver side door lock actuator replaced 
Apr 2012

110300 mi
Driver's side seat belt latch failed. 
Oct 2012

114000 mi

US $1800
A/C compressor failed requiring a new A/C system 
Aug 2013

125000 mi

US $800
Alternator failed, replaced alternator and belt 
Acura TSX in District of Columbia, United States
Jun 2008 - Jul 2013
Jul 2008

35000 mi

US $100
The Front passenger power lock actuator stopped working. A new actuator was installed under warranty. 
Aug 2008

35000 mi

US $150
My power steering pump has continued to whine even after initial replacment and bleeding the power steering fluid. This time, they replaced the Powersteering belts. I still feel it's the Power steering pump and the issue, albeit better, is not all fixed 
Nov 2010

62500 mi

US $450
Power steering pump needed to be replaced after noticed a whining noise when making sharp turns at low engine speed. Also fixed power steering hose recall and replaced power steering belt. 
Acura TSX in Georgia, United States
May 2008 - Dec 2014
Jun 2008

47000 mi
Cluth was making a chirping squeal when releasing clutch while starting in first gear. 
Sep 2012

90000 mi

US $1900
Steering rack leaking. Replaced steering rack assembly and performed alignment. 
Mar 2013

94000 mi

US $157
The front overhead map lights stopped working. Replaced the housing. 
Acura TSX in Illinois, United States
Feb 2008 - Oct 2014
Apr 2008

35000 mi
Replace power door lock. 
Acura TSX in Quebec, Canada
May 2008 - Oct 2009
Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Feb 2008 - Apr 2016
Jun 2008

42000 mi
The actuator for the driver's door power lock went out, which in turn meant the key fob would not unlock or lock the doors. Additionally, the lever on the center console armrest broke off. 
Apr 2009

51000 mi

US $142
The center console armrest was not latching again.  
Jun 2009

53000 mi
I heard a kerplunk as I was driving, then my AC stopped blowing cold air. The compressor went bad. 
Apr 2010

63000 mi

US $40
On Monday, the check engine and VSA lights came on. Once at the shop, they diagnosed a contamination VTEC actuator. A new part was ordered. They also changed the oil. 
May 2010

64300 mi
For quite some time I have noticed a shimmy when accelerating. Ends up both the half shafts had gone bad. Evidently, there is some sort of balancer inside them that can fail. 
Aug 2010

69500 mi
A low oil pressure light came on. 
Jul 2011

83700 mi

US $152
I have been noticing the car is now hard to shift. They diagnosed a bad clutch and pressure plate, and then quoted me $2000 to do the repair. I declined. They found both rear struts were leaking and replaced them under my extended warranty. They found a torn CV boot and replaced it under the extended warranty. 
Oct 2011

86000 mi
The interior dome light stopped coming on. They replaced parts under warranty. Light in passenger seat heater switch went out. Dealer replaced bulb. Have noticed a thrum coming from the front tires. Dealer said it was due to cupped tires, but could find no cause for the cupped tires. Tires are Continental Extreme Contact DW. I have noticed the car is burning oil. Dealer gave me a log to record when it is again down a quart, then return to the dealer for them to top it off. 
Jan 2012

79300 mi

US $3
The car was down on oil again, so took it back to the dealer on our prior arrangement. They topped off the oil, told me it has burnt 1 quart in 1700 miles. To them, that still means the motor is tight. 
Mar 2012

91000 mi

US $220
Checked again on the oil consumption, and they still say it is within spec. They will not do anything else about it. 
Aug 2012

96000 mi

US $600
I started hearing a bag of rocks sound coming from my engine. Got it into the dealer, and they diagnosed a bad water pump. Several hundred dollars later, no more sounds. My car was making a sound from underhood like someone shaking a bag of rocks. Took it into Acura, they diagnosed a bad water pump and replaced. 3 days of complementary loaner car, and my car was back, nice and quiet. 
Feb 2013

101000 mi

US $120
During 100K service, dealer noticed the battery was bad. Authorized them to replace it, since they quoted me a good price to do it. 
Mar 2013

102000 mi

US $160
My alternator was making a racket, then stopped charging. My father in law, a retired mechanic, replaced the alternator for me. 
Nov 2013

111700 mi

US $166
Both my map lights were out. The dealer fixed them for no additional charge on top of my 110K mile service. 
Apr 2014

116000 mi

US $780
The found back front end bushings  and a bad motor mount. 
Oct 2014

120500 mi

US $1680
Power steering pump had gotten noisy and was leaking. The replaced the pump and flushed the power steering fluid. 120K service was also performed. 
Jun 2015

129000 mi

US $1200
My AC started blow hot air. Dealer diagnosed bad compressor, and change the coil as well. 
Dec 2015

135000 mi

US $895
System stopped blowing cold air. Dealer diagnosed leaking hoses. 
Mar 2016

140000 mi
My car was becoming difficult to start. Ends up the starter was bad. They replaced the starter. Once again, my climate control system stopped blowing cold air. Dealer replaced compressor parts under their 12 month labor warranty. 
Apr 2016

140000 mi
The VSA light would come on randomly, and the gauges would go dead randomly. 

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2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Acura TSX in California, United States
Jan 2016 - Mar 2016
Feb 2016

143000 mi

US $1500
P0780 and P1734. Gears would not engage properly. Within 12 hours of noticing, got progressively worse. 
Mar 2016

143000 mi

US $200
Replaced passenger door lock actuator. Very common issue for TSX. This is second time replacing (first was under warranty at 30k) 
Acura TSX in Washington, United States
Aug 2016 - Apr 2017
Aug 2016

141000 mi
Starter died, it was too difficult to replace so I took it to a shop. 
Acura TSX in Washington, United States
Oct 2007 - Sep 2017
Jan 2007

8769 mi
Repair turn signal relay under warranty 
Jun 2011

55000 mi

US $400
Door lock actuators failed on both driver and passenger front doors 
Oct 2012

66300 mi
Replaced seatbelt buckle under warranty due to airbag light being on 
Apr 2014

78500 mi

US $450
Replaced alternator 
Jun 2015

90000 mi

US $800
Fully frozen caliper on right rear brake and partially frozen caliper on left rear brake 
Dec 2015

95000 mi
Leaking brake fluid from rear caliper 
Acura TSX in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2015 - Jan 2022
Jun 2015

77000 mi

US $130
Alternator suddenly failed. 
Nov 2016

107500 mi

US $80
replaced upper left front control arm due to loose ball joint replaced leaking oil gasket for Vtec solenoid. 
May 2017

122000 mi

US $250
Rear brake caliper froze. Replaced both calipers, rotors and pads 
Sep 2017

123000 mi

US $125
Replaced front brake rotors and pads due to bad warping 
Feb 2018

132000 mi

US $100
Drive shaft on the right side snapped. CV joints were good. No warning. Suspect corrosion from a rubber dampener that had come off a while ago. Left side still has this rubber piece in the middle of the drive shaft. 
May 2018

136000 mi

US $700
Alternator light was intermittent. Replaced alternator. Same problem. Confirmed alternator inop. TS to possible load detector problem. Swapped fuse box- no change. Bought denso alternator. Problem solved! Lesson: don’t use aftermarket parts! 
Aug 2020

205000 mi

US $200
Replace ac compressor- clutch failure Replaced condenser recharge. $100 
Aug 2021

218000 mi

US $1000
Replace failed ac compressor 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Nov 2007 - Jan 2016
Aug 2010

48000 mi

US $440
Heated Front Oxygen sensor went bad. R&R 
Jan 2011

49000 mi

US $300
Sensor of some type 
May 2014

67500 mi
SRS buckle defective. Warranty replaced 
Dec 2014

73000 mi

US $1500
Wheel bearing 
Acura TSX in Illinois, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
May 2016

98000 mi

US $277
Replace front upper control arm on drivers side. 
Dec 2016

104000 mi

US $1300
Rusted and cracked exhaust manifold and header pipe.  Also had the oil pressure switch replaced as oil was leaking from the switch. 
Acura TSX in Oregon, United States
Apr 2019 - Apr 2023
Apr 2023

166981 mi

US $65
One coil failed and all 4 spark plugs replaced 
Acura TSX in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2016 - Mar 2017
Nov 2016

230000 mi

US $552
Car refuses to start. Alternator has been replaced years ago, and battery is less than a year old. 
Acura TSX in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017

68650 mi

US $340
Front rotors and pads replaced 
Nov 2021

82000 mi

US $370
During car alignment was told rear toe cams were frozen. Went to mechanic who couldn't free them but lubricated and had me come back the following week. The lubrication freed them up and they were removed and new bolts and control arms were installed. Parts were ordered the day I first brought the car in. 
Acura TSX in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
May 2017

137020 mi

C $100
high pressure power steering line replaced - was leaking slowly 
Sep 2017

140740 mi

C $250
replaced power steering pump with a cardone select unit from rockauto - took two tries since the first replacement was noisy 
Dec 2017

143840 mi

C $127
replaced battery under warrant at costco replaced starter - brushes severely worn at 232K and it had not failed yet but was drawing on the battery very hard 
Feb 2018

145700 mi

C $30
replaced the o-ring on the vtec oil controller valve 
Mar 2018

148180 mi

C $200
front main engine seal replaced 
Acura TSX in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2012 - Sep 2017
Jul 2012

120000 mi

US $15
Back lighting for radio and climate control was not working, replaced the radio with a used one from a 2006 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Jun 2014 - Oct 2016
Aug 2014

154300 mi

US $400
1st problem was electrical. 2nd problem was repacking wheel bearings. 
Dec 2014

160000 mi

US $350
Replace water pump and serpentine belt below. (Car had made clanking noise and greenish water was coming out.) 
Oct 2015

171300 mi

US $550
Alternator replaced, because Red Check Engine light went on, and car started making a high-pitched whining noise. 
Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Jan 2007 - Feb 2012
Aug 2011

90000 mi

US $314
discharge freon hose replaced 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Jun 2005 - Mar 2010
Oct 2005

10 mi
there was a scratch on the bumper, that was not noticed when i bought the car. Bought at night and was dark. They painted it over 3 days and loaned me another TSX to drive. 
Jul 2009

55000 mi

US $10
light that illuminates passenger side seat heater button stopped working. had to take apart center console around shifter to replace the bulb. took about an hour to figure out. also left rear brake light burned out. replaced it by myself. 
Acura TSX in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2015 - Jul 2017
Nov 2016

231000 mi

US $700
worn, replaced as a wear item 
Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2013 - Sep 2014
Apr 2013

102800 mi

C $305
Noise when in park and gone when in drive 
Acura TSX in New York, United States
Dec 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

58000 mi

US $150
Passenger door lock was not functioning correctly. Dealership ordered new door actuator and replaced it successfully. 
Acura TSX in New York, United States
Sep 2010 - Sep 2012
Nov 2010

121000 mi
Dust shield deteriorated, replace shield to prevent loud grinding noise Dust shield deterorited, replace shield to prevent loud grinding noise 
Jan 2011

127000 mi

US $120
negative camber for 4th time, bushing seized, needs to be replaced 
Aug 2011

138200 mi

US $40
Brake caliper seized. They took it out and cleaned and re-lubed. I was going on trip so did not have time to replace it 
Mar 2012

152000 mi

US $500
Brake caliper had previously seize on random. Replaced with reman Acura parts. Shake when brake is gone using existing pads & rotors with resurfacing. 
Aug 2012

161000 mi

US $200
Replaced right axle due to the vibration from 30-40mph. Grinding sound returned. Caliper leaked, replaced caliper. 
Sep 2012

161000 mi
Grinding sound, unknown issue Airbag light ccame on 
Acura TSX in Virginia, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2017
Sep 2012

59000 mi

US $700
Bad alternator and battery 
Jan 2014

61000 mi

US $105
Bad starter. 
Feb 2015

74100 mi

US $460
Bad ignition coil. Also replaced all spark plugs. 
May 2015

75400 mi

US $275
Another ignition coil went bad. 
Jul 2015

77300 mi

US $950
Airbag light was on. Had to replace buckle and tensioner. 
Dec 2015

82000 mi

US $150
Replaced all 4 shocks and struts. 
Mar 2017

90000 mi

US $493
VTEC solenoid went bad and needed to be replaced. 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Jun 2010 - Apr 2019
Apr 2011

79000 mi

US $345
Oil changed, rear center brake light replaced, and driver & passenger door locks replaced. 
Mar 2014

127000 mi

US $1000
Alternator replaced 
Mar 2016

161000 mi

US $861
Thought my battery was dying and went it to have it replaced. Battery is fine, starter needed to be replaced instead. 
Apr 2017

174000 mi

US $818
Rear brake pads replaced 
Jun 2018

191000 mi

US $500
dome light wiring and rear brake light replacement with oil change check up. 
Apr 2019

200000 mi

US $2800
200K service Tension belt replace Alternator replacement Engine mount replacement 
Acura TSX in Alberta, Canada
Dec 2008 - May 2012
Jan 2009

16740 mi
Dealer replaced valve cover gasket when bought. 
Feb 2009

17980 mi
Squeaking noise comes from center cover, Fix the problem by removing the part and adding a bit of grease took around 20min.  
May 2009

20460 mi
Fixed rear deckled rattle by myself.[took around 2hrs of research from acurazine.com, took 1 min to fix just needed to spray a little lithium grease into the rear metal support from the trunk]. 
Jan 2010

26660 mi
passenger side power door lock actuator fixed power door lock 
Dec 2011

57660 mi
squeaking noise from rear suspension. Used silicon lubricate on rear sway bar bushings to eliminate noise. 
Acura TSX in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

117000 mi

US $485
All windows except the driver side would not roll down or up due to faulty relay, also dome light due to bad relay. Relays were replaced and everything is fine now. 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Oct 2007 - Dec 2014
Mar 2011

69000 mi

US $350
Driver's side door lock/unlock didn't work. 
Mar 2012

78000 mi

US $300
Passenger door lock wasn't locking or unlocking the door. Door lock actuator was replaced. 
Aug 2012

81800 mi

US $160
Car was very hard to start. The battery was a 75 month battery that was less than 3 years old. The dealer diagnosed the cause of the problem as the battery having a bad cell and replaced the battery. 
Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2011 - Apr 2013
Oct 2012

133800 mi

C $400
Lower Control Arms Replaced, FSB Endlinks and bushings replaced 
Apr 2013

169260 mi

C $70
Valve cover gasket replacement due to oil leak 
Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Nov 2009 - Dec 2014
Jul 2014

83200 mi

US $1100
Hole in ac compressor. Replaced compressor and charged. 
Acura TSX in Ohio, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2018
Aug 2014

125000 mi

US $85
Door lock actuator stopped working. Center console latch broke Took it to dealer to get parts for center console latch and they broke the studs the screws attach to requiring entire center console replacement. Dealer is worthless. Ordered used console online and replacement myself 
Sep 2015

136000 mi
Rear driver side caliper was not releasing pads, so pads were dragging. Caliper was replaced Loose tie-rod 
Jul 2016

144700 mi

US $400
Starter took a shit 
Mar 2018

167587 mi

US $290
Rear driver side caliper stuck closed...again. The caliper, pads, rotor, and hose were replaced this time. 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Mar 2014 - Dec 2015
Apr 2014

106000 mi

US $750
Replacement of front struts. Replaced driver's door actuator. Replaced driver's side axle because of failed axle boot and resultant wear of dry bearings on the axle. 
Sep 2015

120000 mi

US $250
Burning oil, about a quart per 3,000 miles. 
Acura TSX in Ohio, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2014
Jan 2013

120000 mi

US $150
Needed new shocks Dead battery 
Feb 2013

121300 mi

US $430
A/C needed recharged. Filters replaced. Battery and alternator replaced 
Acura TSX in Oklahoma, United States
Sep 2012 - Dec 2013
Sep 2013

87000 mi

US $200
alternator 2 front door actuators 
Dec 2013

89000 mi

US $295
2 ignition coils went bad I replaced them all 
Acura TSX in Oregon, United States
Jan 2012 - Jun 2014
Sep 2012

64000 mi
alternator failed, was replaced. 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

66000 mi
Replaced passenger side axle due to bad inner cv joint 

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2005 Acura TSX 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Acura TSX in Wisconsin, United States
Jul 2011 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

114000 mi

US $285
Right passenger wheel bearing replaced 
Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007

47000 mi
Suddenly without warning my car stopped being able to use its power steering. Went to dealer and they couldn't "find anything". Car had to be taken in a second time, weeks later, when power steering fluid leaking on garage floor. Problem diagnosed as a car returned for power steering fluid leak. Dealership replaced steering rack. 

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