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2010 Acura TSX repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 74 repairs.
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2010 Acura TSX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (61%)

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Chart based on 61 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Acura TSX in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018

44000 mi

US $1200
Alternator had died, check engine light came on that battery was no longer charging. Dealer saw me the same day and replaced the alternator and battery - $1200 
Acura TSX in California, United States
May 2013 - Oct 2017
Oct 2016

132000 mi

US $200
PO137 O2 Sensor failure 
Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Apr 2017 - May 2021
Apr 2020

124000 mi

US $200
Air bag light was illuminated and would not clear. Faulty sensor for airbag system was replaced by shop. 
Acura TSX in South Carolina, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017

137000 mi

US $800
The radiator coil failed and need to be replaced and the coolant need to be recharged. 

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2010 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2015 - Jul 2017
Aug 2015

34380 mi
Front compliance bushings replaced by Acura at vehicle purchase. They stated that they both had signs of cracking. 
Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2013 - Jun 2022
Jul 2016

84520 mi
Plastic shield under engine was seized and could not be removed for oil change. Tech ended up cutting out an access hole so he could reach the oil plug and filter. Apparently a common problem as the TSX ages. Annoying. 
Feb 2017

88040 mi

C $120
Exhaust flange was corroded and leaking. New gasket and hardware was installed to compete the repair and restore the exhaust. 
Aug 2017

91760 mi

C $472
Front brake pads replaced and rotors machined. 
Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2010 - Sep 2017
Jun 2013

24800 mi
Tire pressure sensor was malfunctioning. The replacement is also inaccurate although not as much as the previous unit... 
Jun 2017

44020 mi

C $700
Muffler was bent and main stud broken. Bit of a mystery. No other damage on the car and I have no recall of any hits to the bottom. 
Acura TSX in Michigan, United States
May 2021 - Mar 2024
Apr 2022

141000 mi

US $400
rear brake caliper seized. replace both rear brake calipers along with pads and rotors 
Nov 2023

159000 mi

US $230
battery failed. Alternator determined to be bad. Replace Alternator and battery 
Acura TSX in Vermont, United States
Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

90000 mi

US $500
new [brakes] needed 

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2010 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

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

Acura TSX in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2014 - Sep 2017
Oct 2016

50000 mi

US $1977
Blown ac compressor Damaged condenser Damaged expansion valve 
Acura TSX in Georgia, United States
Sep 2012 - Oct 2016
Jul 2013

57000 mi
battery not holding enough charge dealer replaced under warrenty 
Acura TSX in Washington, United States
Sep 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

44000 mi
Oil pressure light on intermittently. Oil burn as well. Dealer attempted to blame "aftermarket" Bosch oil filter. Control arms bad from factory 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Aug 2013 - Apr 2014
Sep 2013

68000 mi
Windshield trim/garnish passenger side had come off. TSB. Driverside Rocker Panel was dented. Caused by dealer employee. Dealer repaired damage at their expense. Outcome was satisfactory 
Acura TSX in Ohio, United States
Oct 2012 - Apr 2018
Apr 2017

61000 mi

US $305
Right rear wheel creating grinding noise. Had to prematurely replace pads and rotors. They initially thought it was the caliper but after disassembly they found that it was working correctly. 
Acura TSX in Michigan, United States
Aug 2015 - Sep 2018
Apr 2018

133000 mi

US $2000
check VSA and emissions light on. Noticeable dip in performance. Shop replaced timing control solenoid, timing chain, tensioner and water pump. 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Jul 2010 - Nov 2021
Oct 2018

82000 mi

US $1300
Front brake pads Rear struts replaced 
Acura TSX in Ohio, United States
Jan 2012 - Sep 2021
Oct 2012

28500 mi
Battery was found to be weak during inspection. Replaced on warranty. 
Acura TSX in Michigan, United States
Apr 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017

75000 mi

US $310
Ignition coil went bad and needed replacement. 
Acura TSX in Kentucky, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2022
Jul 2019

118000 mi

US $250
complete brake replacement, rotors pads and fluid flush. 
Acura TSX in New Jersey, United States
May 2011 - Sep 2011
Jul 2011

12500 mi

US $85
Passenger side foglight crack from road debris. Found replacement part online and did DIY repair. ~100 min total to complete the job with minimal experience working on cars. 
Acura TSX in Virginia, United States
Nov 2011 - Oct 2015
Jan 2014

77700 mi

US $120
Replaced original battery after only 3 years 
Feb 2015

130000 mi

US $1100
Front driver side wheel bearing failed 
Acura TSX in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2010 - Dec 2016
Jul 2010

4000 mi
Navigation screen and backup camera will not turn on when starting car. Problem is intermittent. Dealer fixed problem with interior lighting in center stack which would not light up at full brightness and flicker at lower levels. 
Nov 2010

8200 mi
Blown driver side speaker Blown driver side speaker 
Acura TSX in Districto Federal, Mexico
Jun 2010 - Jun 2022
Mar 2011

14880 mi
Trunk can be opened exclusively with remote control. 
Acura TSX in Indiana, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015

48000 mi
molding along the windshield loose. Replaced without charge. 
Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2010 - Jul 2021
Oct 2010

6000 mi
VSA light was on. The brake switch was replaced. 
Jun 2013

12000 mi
The lid of a container in the center console could not open and close smoothly. 
Aug 2013

12300 mi
Rattles from the rear deck. They put some insulation in the area and now the rattles become less obstructive, but still there. 
Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2010 - Jul 2018
Jan 2014

8200 mi
Dead Battery. Got a recharge and tipped auto rep $40. (only came 2 blocks to house). I took the car to my dealer. Upon checking the battery, they found 2 cells weren't working properly. They replaced the battery under warranty. 
Jun 2014

10000 mi
Front Passenger Leather Seat (Cosmetic Issue) - Seam had a very fine separation 
Sep 2015

12000 mi
Twice could not get car out of park, in April and again in September. "Fixed" it by locking then unlocking the car. Dealer could find nothing wrong. 
Apr 2017

15000 mi
Replaced Battery. I am including the Battery, because you said to include if mileage is under 24,000 
Acura TSX in Kentucky, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2022
Feb 2011

21700 mi
Sunroof leaked. Dealer fixed it by replacing the seal that is manufactured to the glass panel. 
Aug 2011

33000 mi
Popping noise coming from the right rear of the vehicle as it went over bumps at low speeds. Repaired per TSB 09-019. 
Jan 2014

29700 mi
Backup camera would occasionally not turn on while backing up. No trouble code was detectable and I had to take it to the dealership while it was malfunctioning to prove that it was faulty. Technician has to consult tech center hotline. 
Nov 2014

88300 mi
Navi/ backup camera system would rarely not work. Dealer/ Acura technical assistance hotline diagnosed the problem as a "faulty HFL control unit". Covered under an extended warranty, if not covered then the cost would be approx. $1,400. 
Feb 2016

106000 mi
Oil consumption was deemed to be excessive by Acura per Acura TSB. Piston rings were replaced under Acura extended warranty. There is a warranty extension program and a TSB covering this repair. $0 out of pocket expense. 
Nov 2018

135000 mi

US $250
Right rear caliper replaced after it seized. 
Oct 2021

165000 mi

US $500
Both front calipers replaced after one seized. Also replaced pads and rotors (not included in cost). 
Acura TSX in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2010 - Feb 2013
Feb 2012

27000 mi
Battery died in a parking lot only at 24k miles. Free tow truck provided to jump start. Don't trust this car. 
Mar 2012

28000 mi
Car has since died 3 more times since last trip randomly in parking lots. Can't trust this car anymore. 
May 2012

31000 mi
Car kept dying at random times. Competent dealer finally discovered a faulty HFL unit that stayed on at all times and causing the voltage draw to be faulty. HFL unit replaced and everything seems normal so far. Car died again while filling up gas. Only radio was on - during broad daylight. Dealer found the voltage to be "low" and replaced the battery. 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Apr 2010 - Apr 2022
Mar 2013

44000 mi
XM antenna failed, and the radio would cut out. The antenna was ordered and replaced the following week. 
Apr 2013

44500 mi
Drivers door lock actuator failed to unlock door using keyless remote control. Dealer ordered part and replaced the next week. Symptom had been reported on two prior visits, but dealer was unable to duplicate at those times. 
Nov 2013

48000 mi
The clear coating on the headlamp assemblies began peeling off. The headlamps were replaced under warranty. 
Acura TSX in Manitoba, Canada
Aug 2010 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011

11780 mi
burnt out seat heater bulb 
Acura TSX in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2010 - Nov 2015
Sep 2015

126000 mi

US $47
Recall on excessive oil consumption; brought to dealer who changed oil; charged for service despite the fact that I had changed the oil (synthetic)the week before; engine consumption of oil did not meet the criteria for further service 
Acura TSX in Maryland, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2013
Dec 2012

29000 mi
Bad door lock motor, not able to be diagnosed at dealer. 3 hour repair, but took dealer loaner. They're very courteous, but couldn't replicate. I still hear the lock motor noise occassionally. 
Apr 2013

32000 mi
3 door lock motors went bad on the car, 2 were replaced. Battery was pulling 218 cold cranking amps, was found during a maintenance check during oil change. 
Acura TSX in Arizona, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Sep 2012

22000 mi
Check Fuel door warning would come on from time to time and turn back off most times. Faulty solenoid. New one ordered but took an extra day. 
Nov 2013

35000 mi
Battery wasn't holding a complete charge. Replaced under warranty 
Feb 2018

91000 mi

US $850
For quite some time had a serious vibration when accelerating at any speed. Determined that BOTH CV joints had failed. Kudos to Acura for taking care of half of the cost even though the car is well out of warranty. Driving Hondas since 1985 and have never had a CV joint fail. This was a very odd failure. 
Acura TSX in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2022
May 2012

24000 mi
Annoying rattle coming from the dash (screen in front of the gauges was loose). This was corrected and the car is currently rattle free on bumpy roads. 
Sep 2013

47000 mi
Rear suspension creaks slightly over bumps. Components lubricated. Panel behind door pull on driver side rattling. Panel replaced. 
Aug 2017

84500 mi

US $165
Under engine panel torn off by pot hole. Bought new oem part and replaced in my driveway. 
Mar 2018

85000 mi
Recall: replace front passenger airbag 
Acura TSX in Ohio, United States
Dec 2010 - Sep 2011
Jan 2011

7500 mi
The console cover fasteners were broken causes the cover not to open all the way. Console door fasteners broken. Apparently there is an issue with this and there is a service bulletin. 
Acura TSX in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2017
May 2014

47000 mi
Passenger side read door lock actuator had to be replaced 
Acura TSX in New Mexico, United States
Oct 2010 - Dec 2012
Jan 2011

12000 mi
Door speaker had static/crackle sound. Replaced under warranty 
Dec 2012

30000 mi
Intermittent light on passenger seat heat switch. Repaired under warranty. 
Acura TSX in Germany
Oct 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011

13020 mi

€170
engine pings 1800 to 2500 first 3 gears when engine is warm. 20,000km checkup. The service center person said they could not hear the ping. 
Acura TSX in Kentucky, United States
Oct 2009 - Sep 2010
Nov 2009

2000 mi
key fob spring 

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