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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
82000 mi
US $170
Replaced hood latch
7000 mi
Sunshade (for sunroof) had loose threads. Dealer replaced with brand new one. A loan car was supplied for the day.
Passenger wiper not clearing its path: skips loudly.
Dealer says no problem (Radley Acura, Arlington, VA).
12000 mi
Passenger wiper still skipping. Dealer replaced...Within two days, began skipping again (Radley Acura, Arlington, VA).
16000 mi
Passenger wiper STILL skipping - louder than ever. Dealer replaced blade AND arm. Wiper hasn't skipped since...
(Radley Acura, Arlington, VA)
9200 mi
Passenger's windshield wiper failed to wipe along entire length of blade. Passenger side windshield wiper replaced because it would not wipe over the entire length of the blade.
16000 mi
Driver seat belt would not retract readily. Belt was removed and untwisted to correct the problem.
17000 mi
Driver's seat belt.
71000 mi
US $600
Locking wheel nut broke, had to be drilled off to replace tires
46000 mi
Driver's seat had some play in it, rocked slightly when weight shifted on the seat due to braking/acceleration. New seat base ordered & covered under CPO warranty.
28000 mi
US $30
On 3rd set of wipers. Passenger side does not clear the whole windshield. Dealer admitted they have a design problem.
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