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2012 Acura TSX repairs by problem area

Engine (10%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 62 repairs.
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2012 Acura TSX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (68%)

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Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Acura TSX

Engine not specified

Acura TSX in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
Oct 2016

42200 mi
Replace battery just before warranty expired 

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2012 Acura TSX 4dr Wagon

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

Acura TSX in California, United States
Feb 2015 - Dec 2017
Jun 2016

50000 mi
Master Cylinder 
Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2018
Feb 2013

17700 mi
A clunk sound began to appear from the right front, going over bumps which really extended the suspension. Does not come from left. Dealer said they found something to tighten up, and noise went away. Pretty much the most minimal of repairs. 
Nov 2013

27800 mi
Symptom was a clunk when right front suspension extended a lot. Hard to reproduce, but dealer tried extra hard and did. Was TSB out on this, some parts replaced. Would have been 1500 if out of warranty, they told me. 
Aug 2014

36000 mi
TPMS, tire pressure monitoring system. Occasionally would report not working on a long trip. Dealer has a T.S.B. on this but service guy did nothing beyond plugging a tire. Actual problem is communication with the sensor. 
Nov 2014

39000 mi
The old story: at 3 years, the battery died. One chilly morning it would not start. 
Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
Apr 2015

21300 mi
A piece of trim attached to the door came loose and our local mechanic repaired. 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2022
Jul 2015

12700 mi
Power tailgate would not open. Closing still worked. Manual functions still worked. Solution was to replace the tailgate latch. 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016

67000 mi

US $1100
Rock made a hole in AC system. Compressor burned out 
Jun 2018

112000 mi

US $1800
Power Steering Failed 
Acura TSX in Iowa, United States
Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
Oct 2016

53000 mi
A piece of trim around the windshield flew off on the highway. This was a known problem with a TSB on earlier TSX's. Car out of warranty, dealer not helpful. Parts really shouldn't fly off your car should they? 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Apr 2016 - Feb 2021
Aug 2016

65000 mi
tire pressure sensor 
Dec 2016

70000 mi

US $1000
new brakes 
Sep 2018

97000 mi

US $700
#2 Coil fail and battery 
Acura TSX in Texas, United States
May 2013 - Jul 2014
Jan 2014 Bluetooth went out struts on rear door went out; hatch did not fully open 
Feb 2014

22000 mi
blue tooth no worky 
Jul 2014

26000 mi
Dealer could never replicate the problem with the Bluetooth, so we got rid of the car. 
Acura TSX in Connecticut, United States
Oct 2012 - Dec 2017
Apr 2015

35700 mi
Outside thermometer not working properly. 
Sep 2017

74325 mi

US $66
They trouble shot the electrical problem. Couldn't find anything. Problem still persists. 
Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Feb 2017 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018

62000 mi

US $700
Replaced starter and battery 
Acura TSX in New York, United States
Aug 2012 - Feb 2022
Jan 2014

35500 mi
Driver side windshield trim became partially unglued. Sticking out, It added wind noise, but could also pose a danger to others if it fell off on the highway. 
May 2015

42000 mi

US $590
Minor ATF leak in transmission lines. Dealer ordered replacement pipe and hose. Provided loaner car for the day. 
May 2016

55000 mi

US $590
Vibration felt in chassis during brisk acceleration which grew worse over time. Needed to replace both front drive shafts. Bushing on front passenger control arm slightly torn. Thought it contributed to vibration problem and occasional pinging noise. 
Feb 2022

128000 mi

US $25
Noticed oil consumption, about 1/2 quart every 5000 miles. Topped off oil. 
Acura TSX in Illinois, United States
Aug 2012 - Dec 2016
Sep 2012

10000 mi
The latch that releases the folding rear seat broke, dealer ordered a part to replace and fix 
Jul 2013

22700 mi
Driver's side windshield trim began to separate/lose adhesive 
Dec 2015

41000 mi
Driver's side window regulator auto up function not working 
Acura TSX in Florida, United States
Aug 2012 - Dec 2015
Oct 2014

8200 mi
A/C not cooling as well as 1-2 months ago, suspected refrigerant leak so took to dealer; they recharged refrigerant but car has to go back in a week to a month so they can locate refrigerant leak by finding dye added in refrigerant recharge. 
Acura TSX in Illinois, United States
Aug 2012 - Mar 2017
Dec 2015

66000 mi
Replaced right front wheel bearing. Replaced intermediate shaft. 
Acura TSX in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

52000 mi
Replaced transmission fluid 

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2012 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2016 - Jul 2022
Apr 2018

74000 mi

US $1500
Power Steering Control Module failed 
Acura TSX in Michigan, United States
Jan 2014 - Mar 2018
Sep 2014

44000 mi
Accessory drive belt missing one groove 
Oct 2016

73000 mi

US $125
Brake fluid sensor (float switch) stuck causing false low brake fluid indicator. 

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2012 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

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

Acura TSX in Tennessee, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2022
May 2017

47000 mi
Replacement of airbag under recall. 
Acura TSX in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2015 - Jul 2022
Jun 2017

45000 mi

US $220
Replaced driver and passenger door lock actuators. Had been intermittently failing. Car was out of 12 months CPO warranty but Acura covered 75% as goodwill. 
Acura TSX in Virginia, United States
Mar 2017 - Oct 2019
Apr 2018

79000 mi

US $443
Tie Rod on Drivers side was replaced after failing State inspection. Timing chain making noise during cold start-up. 
Acura TSX in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2016 - Jul 2022
Feb 2017

54000 mi

US $100
Replaced cracked driver side view mirror glass. Cracked when turned on defroster in cold weather. 
Jul 2021

74000 mi

US $720
Replaced 1 Front rotor and brake pads. Replaced 1 Rear rotor and brake pads. 
Sep 2021

76000 mi

US $500
The VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve was replaced. 
Jul 2022

79000 mi

US $206
Replaced left front outer tie rod 
Acura TSX in New York, United States
Jan 2015 - Aug 2017
Feb 2015

27000 mi
Trunk leak. Seal replaced. Battery died at 3 years 27000 miles. 
Acura TSX in Alberta, Canada
Aug 2012 - Apr 2017
Dec 2013

11780 mi
Engine temperature took a long time to reach proper operating temperature in colder weather (-30C) and coolant level was below min. line. Coolant system was flushed and bled and thermostat replaced. 
Acura TSX in Maryland, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014

22000 mi
Battery replaced under warranty. Problem identified by dealer shop while car in for oil change. No symptoms were occurring. 
Dec 2016

48000 mi
Battery failed 12 months after a previous warranty replacement. 
Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2022
Sep 2012

4000 mi
1-inch cut in headliner on delivery. Attempt at repair unsatisfactory; headliner then replaced. 
Oct 2012

5300 mi
Loud passenger-side dashboard rattle especially at highway speed. Dealer made an adjustment. Noise not fixed. 
Nov 2012

7100 mi
Persistent passenger-side dash rattle. (second trip) Dealer test drove but could not replicate for long enough to diagnose. 
Jan 2013

12000 mi
Glovebox lock was inoperable (incorrectly keyed) since delivery. Lock reset to work with car's keys. 
Aug 2014

41000 mi
Car has developed a persistent "pop" sound from below driver's door when going over bumps and around corners . Dealer believes may be a problem with unibody weld, but unable to isolate it on this trip. 
Sep 2014

46000 mi
Back to the dealer for the popping sound from driver door. Dealer was able to replicate and investigated. Techs contacted Acura for information and documented the problem for future warranty purposes, but unable to identify a cause or fix 
Jun 2015

62000 mi
Diagnosis of ongoing noise from driver's door and/or frame under door. Dealer performed a repair per a TSB about unibody welds. Noise remains and if anything has worsened. 
Sep 2015

68000 mi
FINALLY resolved the ongoing popping noise near the driver's door. After about three weeks with the car, they tracked it down to a seat track that was flexing and not fitting correctly. Replacing the seat track fixed it for good. 
Acura TSX in New York, United States
Aug 2012 - May 2015
Jun 2014

59000 mi
minor transmission leak, possibly related to a road hazard, but covered under warranty 
May 2015

72000 mi
tire pressure sensors repeatedly failing 
Acura TSX in Illinois, United States
Oct 2012 - Dec 2017
Sep 2015

44000 mi
Occasionally car will not start. 
Dec 2015

46000 mi
Bad park sensor caused some no start issues. Sensor replaced under warranty. 
Acura TSX in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2015 - Apr 2018
Nov 2015

43400 mi
Slight swooshing sound during light acceleration. No effect on performance. 

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