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2008 Acura TSX repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 86 repairs.
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2008 Acura TSX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (48%)

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Chart based on 71 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Acura TSX

Engine not specified

Acura TSX in Wisconsin, United States
Nov 2010 - Mar 2012
Sep 2011

56000 mi
Cracking noise each time a bump in the road is encountered. The seat belt tension is inadequate to pull the belt in and gets bunched up. 

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2008 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2008 - Oct 2010
Mar 2008

7800 mi
Front Rotor and Pads were going pretty early on this car, by 35,000 miles. I usually get much more from that on a car because I drive smoothly and downshift alot. I count that as a problem on this model Not fixed yet. Bluetooth doesn't connect to phones reliably. All else perfect 
Mar 2010

33000 mi
Front windows sticky and noisy to operate 
Acura TSX in South Carolina, United States
Jul 2011 - Apr 2018
May 2015

123100 mi

US $300
Clutch master cylinder replacement. 
May 2017

144000 mi

US $400
Wheel bearing 
Acura TSX in Ohio, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2012
Aug 2011

37400 mi
Clutch Master Cylinder replaced under warranty. Car has always required holding the clutch in slightly longer than expected after a shift to prevent jerkiness. 
Acura TSX in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
Apr 2013

73000 mi

US $55
When depressed and released, clutch pedal was making rubber squeaking sound. Technician diagnosed it as a master cylinder problem and repaired/replaced under warranty. I noticed that the vents on the driver's side of the car were blowing room temperature air, but the passenger side vents were blowing cold air. I read online and diagnosed this as low refrigerant. Repaired myself using kit from auto store 
Jun 2013

78000 mi

US $120
I had to replace the accelerator pedal position sensor, after getting an error code for its failure. 
Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2015

59000 mi

US $375
Suspension 
Oct 2015

64000 mi

US $176
replaced battery 
Acura TSX in Virginia, United States
Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
Feb 2018

128000 mi
Also fixed a caliper that was sticking and rubbing on the left rear. 
Acura TSX in New York, United States
Feb 2016 - Mar 2018
Feb 2016

116000 mi

US $1100
Brake booster need replacement. 
Jul 2016

118200 mi

US $390
Clutch master cylinder needed replacement. 
Jan 2017

US $10
New clutch master cylinder was squeaking again, needed lubrication. 
May 2017

122300 mi

US $1500
Steering wheel wobble while braking. Front rotors resurfaced and pads changed. Valve seals leaking oil. Exhaust pipe clamp worn out and had to be replaced. 
Aug 2017

124000 mi

US $250
Replaced engine cooling fan. Rusted clutch slave cylinder. 
Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2015 - Jun 2020
Dec 2016

73160 mi

C $90
Metal around bolts for catalytic converter (lower/bottom) heat shield had rusted through. It began to scrap/drag along the ground when only 1 bolt remained. Dealer used 2 metal straps to secure top and bottom heat shields together. 
Acura TSX in Rhode Island, United States
Sep 2011 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011

38000 mi
wheel noise - replaced bearing 
Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2009 - Apr 2018
Jul 2010

47000 mi

US $183
I found oil stain on drive shaft. Dealer could not find source of leak so he cleaned up the area and requested that I return in a few weeks to see if stain returns and then they can find the source. 
Oct 2010

47000 mi
The oil stain on the axle was getting worse even after it was cleaned as described previously. Dealer replaced right front drive shaft oil seal under warranty 
Oct 2012

79300 mi

US $203
Brakes began to shudder badly when driving down mountain pass. Shudder went away after brakes had a chance to cool. Happened several times. Dealer resurfaced rotors. I have not driven car in area to verified fix yet. It may not be fixed. Update: Aug 2016 Front pads and rotors were replaced ($460) at 129,000 miles. The brakes feel much better now. I think the problem is gone. 
Apr 2014

100300 mi

US $69
One of the four tire pressure monitors failed(the in wheel sensor). It had been reading wrong for some time and finally it failed completely. 
Aug 2016

129700 mi

US $56
Heat shield was coming loose from the muffler. Dealer installed a clamp to hold it in place. Note, while no parts were replaced, a new clamp was installed. Cost of part was minimal. Labor was the only charge. 
Apr 2018

147000 mi
Bushings worn out on both front suspension arms 
Acura TSX in Illinois, United States
May 2009 - Jan 2022
Jun 2009

18000 mi
Secondary O2 sensor failed, car was bogging under certain load conditions, drivable, but extremely irritating. Covered under warranty. 
Sep 2010

32000 mi
02 sensor replacement. 
Sep 2014

76000 mi

US $1200
P0341 OBD code. Timing chain stretch / worn tensioner R&R Cleared code. 
Dec 2014

80000 mi

US $400
Upstream (wideband) A/F ratio sensor (AKA Oxygen sensor) failed Check emissions system light on - Drivability issue minimal, truthfully, I havn;t gotten around to repairing it - gas mileage sucks, but it's expensive. Cost given is accurate. 
Jun 2016

90000 mi

US $3000
Basically a brand new front end on the car. Ball joints, tie rod ends, All upper & lower control arm bushings replaced (mostly proactively, compliance bushings only really req'd) Replaced shock absorbers, and springs with custom ground control coilovers on koni yellows. Shocks were worn, but 'ok' a non discerning driver likely would have put off. 
Jul 2018

100000 mi

US $800
Clutch Fluid F Lush 
Mar 2021

123000 mi

US $650
Alternator failed. Also replaced starter proactively, it may have been slowing down 
May 2021

125000 mi
battery replaced under warranty 

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2008 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

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

Acura TSX in Washington, United States
Dec 2014 - Mar 2018
Jun 2017

133261 mi

US $1476
Replaced front & rear strut assemblies. Just preventative - no squeaking and no leaking according to the technician - with 133,000 miles I did it as a preventative measure! 
Acura TSX in Tennessee, United States
Sep 2013 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017

94000 mi

US $789
Replaced front brake rotors Replaced right rear control arm due to excessive negative camber. Replaced glove box because the handle broke on the original 
Acura TSX in British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2009 - Jun 2018
Oct 2011

37060 mi
Front passenger door handle could not be opened from the outside. Dealer diagnosed that the exterior handle needed to be replaced under warranty. 
Jul 2014

90080 mi

C $100
Passenger window was rattling against the door frame. Found out it was because the window was loose. Mechanic took apart the door and had to tighten up some nuts. 
Nov 2014

96940 mi

C $100
Problem with rear suspension squeaking when going over bumps. Problem could not be solved and will require another trip for more extensive check. 
Sep 2015

112840 mi

C $100
Belt tensioner needed replacing 
Apr 2016

122420 mi

C $700
Power steering hose was leaking power steering fluid. 
May 2017

140120 mi

C $1199
Rear brake caliper was seized and needed replacement. Decided to do both sides. Mechanic discovered a worn wheel bearing as well. Decided to replace both sides' wheel bearing. 
Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Feb 2016 - Aug 2017
Jul 2017

86000 mi

US $150
New Alternator and battery on July 18th for the 2008 Acura TSX. Cost was around $150 because the battery was under warranty. 
Acura TSX in Colorado, United States
Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
May 2018

42000 mi

US $150
Had a coin fall in the window tract on the driver's side. 
Acura TSX in Maryland, United States
Mar 2009 - Sep 2011
Jun 2010

41000 mi

US $85
engine failing to start after not being driven for several days. not the battery. 
Nov 2010

45000 mi
engine failing to start after not being driven for several days. not the battery. replaced a failing computer board  
Jun 2011

54000 mi
car can't sit for five days without draining battery completely. Dealer told me this was true with all cars built after 1997 
Acura TSX in Alabama, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

144000 mi

US $130
VTEC solenoid was stuck. I was able to get it unstuck, but decided that since I bought the car with 144,000 miles on it, it was probably better to just replace it. It was quite easy to change out and now the car runs perfect. 
Acura TSX in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2012 - Aug 2019
Jun 2017

125000 mi

US $500
Engine sensor leaking oil. The car was in the shop because the plastic clips that hold the passenger front window in place had broken, sending the window down into the door. 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Nov 2014

47000 mi

US $71
Fan would not blow air. Replaced blower motor resistor to fix the issue. 
Mar 2019

104000 mi
Fan was not blowing air. Removed, partially disassembled, cleaned, and then reinstalled the blower motor. Fan began working after that procedure. 
Jun 2019

107000 mi

US $103
Replaced rear passenger side door lock actuator. 
Jul 2021

115000 mi

US $451
Alternator and serpentine belt replaced. 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Feb 2010 - Apr 2015
Apr 2012

53000 mi
Erratic cooling; filter was changed Rattle inside console area every time I take off from a stop. It sounds like something is rolling inside, but it's not in any compartment. It's down inside the car somewhere. 
Sep 2012

59000 mi
Strange "whoop" sound (like gas escaping)intermittently when air conditioner was running. Dealer said common problem, air trapped in system, and they evacuated and refilled the system. System was cooling very well before & after repair. 
Mar 2013

64000 mi
This is a wear item, but I had a dispute with Acura about this, and they ended up paying for the battery although the car is now out of warranty. The previous battery (Acura branded) lasted exactly 2 years, which I thought was substandard. 
May 2013

66000 mi
Control arm bushing was cracked and so there were creaking sounds every time car moved from a stop or turned. Both bushings were replaced. 
Apr 2015

86000 mi
Never dug into console to locate rattle. A/C started making whooping sound again. Common problem fixed under warranty a couple years ago. No longer under warranty, so had been living with it. 
Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Feb 2010 - Jul 2016
Jun 2014

80000 mi

US $1300
replaced power steering rack. Should not fail with so little mileage! 
Acura TSX in Virginia, United States
Dec 2010 - Nov 2017
Jan 2011

49000 mi
Sunroof slide visor broken/unattached. Dealer replaced under CPO warranty. 
Dec 2012

65000 mi
Compliance bushing on control arms were dry rotten. Replaced under extended warranty. Had to pay for alignment. 
Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2009 - Nov 2013
Oct 2011

29760 mi
small rattle at driver side b pillar, dealer fixed at maintenance trip at no cost 
Acura TSX in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2012 - Jan 2022
May 2013

53000 mi

US $220
Check engine light came on. Removed and replaced primary oxygen sensor. 
May 2014

61800 mi

US $25
Front door glass squeaks going up or down. Removed and replaced left front door inner weatherstrip. 
Nov 2021

129000 mi

US $100
Driver side headlight burned up. Removed and replaced bulb. All checks good. 
Acura TSX in Washington, United States
Jul 2010 - Jan 2022
Aug 2010

35000 mi
My driver-side front window motor occasionally fails to take the window all the way up, but the dealership could not replicate the problem and was not interested in replacing the motor. 
Jan 2011

40000 mi
I believe the issue was/is a stuck brake caliper, but of course, the dealer "could not replicate" the problem. Rear brake caliper appeared to be seized up as evidenced by the one disc showing rust and no sign of brake-pad contact. Grinding sound associated with problem. Dealer said "Could not replicate," and sound was gone when I picked the car up. 
Sep 2014

75000 mi

US $350
Rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced. 
May 2016

88400 mi

US $300
High-pressure AC hose leaking. 
Nov 2021

144000 mi

US $100
Coil pack 
Acura TSX in Virginia, United States
Apr 2009 - Sep 2012
Oct 2011

58000 mi
Bad bearing in rear left wheel, covered under powertrain warranty. 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Oct 2014 - Oct 2016
Oct 2016

108000 mi

US $600
Both front control arm bushings had worn down. It was better to buy new control arms than to replace and have to repack bushings alone. Yes, I was able to verify the issue myself. 
Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016

114000 mi

US $247
Rebuilt alternator 
Jul 2017

130000 mi

US $1185
VSA light was on. Replaced VSA module. 
Sep 2017

135000 mi

US $400
Replace front bushings 
Dec 2017

138000 mi

US $100
Replace back brake pads 

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