2005 Acura TSX Acura TSX 2005

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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%)

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2005 Acura TSX brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

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

122000 mi

US $250
Rear brake caliper froze. Replaced both calipers, rotors and pads 
123000 mi

US $125
Replaced front brake rotors and pads due to bad warping 
68650 mi

US $340
Front rotors and pads replaced 
174000 mi

US $818
Rear brake pads replaced 
136000 mi Rear driver side caliper was not releasing pads, so pads were dragging. Caliper was replaced 
167587 mi

US $290
Rear driver side caliper stuck closed...again. The caliper, pads, rotor, and hose were replaced this time. 
121000 mi Dust shield deteriorated, replace shield to prevent loud grinding noise Dust shield deterorited, replace shield to prevent loud grinding noise 
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 
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. 
161000 mi

US $200
Replaced right axle due to the vibration from 30-40mph. Grinding sound returned. Caliper leaked, replaced caliper. 
90000 mi

US $800
Fully frozen caliper on right rear brake and partially frozen caliper on left rear brake 
95000 mi Leaking brake fluid from rear caliper 

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2005 Acura TSX Brake Problems

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