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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 186 repairs.
2005 Acura TSX electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 69 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Acura TSX
Engine not specified
| 45000 mi US $165 |
Failure of driver's door actuator (reportedly very common for Acuras within first 3-4 years of new car's life, and also for multiple doors) |
2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 56000 mi | replace front passenger door lock |
| 80000 mi US $260 |
Driver side door lock actuator replaced |
| 114000 mi US $1800 |
A/C compressor failed requiring a new A/C system |
| 125000 mi US $800 |
Alternator failed, replaced alternator and belt |
| 88660 mi C $310 |
Alarm went off intermittently for no cause. 1st trip, horn replaced as it was rusted and causing the fuse to blow. 2nd trip hood latch replaced. These two replacements resolved this issue |
| 88000 mi US $2400 |
Car would not sustain electrical accessory power. A jump was only a temp fix. Suspected alternator. Alternator and battery replaced. |
| 190900 mi US $499 |
The car seemed as if the battery was dying. It would not crank on the first attempt. After a while it stopped cranking altogether. Dealer couldn't pinpoint cause but after we replaced the starter I had no issues. The car cranks normally. |
| 210000 mi US $150 |
A/C Compressor died - damaged. Needs replacement A/C Condenser replacement A/C Evaporator replacement Front Passenger window switch replacement |
| 35000 mi US $100 |
The Front passenger power lock actuator stopped working. A new actuator was installed under warranty. |
| 139500 mi | center dash lights out around navigation screen, driver's seat warmer stopped working |
| 94000 mi US $157 |
The front overhead map lights stopped working. Replaced the housing. |
| 149000 mi US $1700 |
AC went out - needed new condenser and compressor |
| 152000 mi | AC never fixed |
| 136500 mi | Power door lock on passenger side front door stopped working |
| 35000 mi | Replace power door lock. |
| 42000 mi | The actuator for the driver's door power lock went out, which in turn meant the key fob would not unlock or lock the doors. |
| 53000 mi | I heard a kerplunk as I was driving, then my AC stopped blowing cold air. The compressor went bad. |
| 86000 mi | The interior dome light stopped coming on. They replaced parts under warranty. Light in passenger seat heater switch went out. Dealer replaced bulb. |
| 101000 mi US $120 |
During 100K service, dealer noticed the battery was bad. Authorized them to replace it, since they quoted me a good price to do it. |
| 102000 mi US $160 |
My alternator was making a racket, then stopped charging. My father in law, a retired mechanic, replaced the alternator for me. |
| 111700 mi US $166 |
Both my map lights were out. The dealer fixed them for no additional charge on top of my 110K mile service. |
| 129000 mi US $1200 |
My AC started blow hot air. Dealer diagnosed bad compressor, and change the coil as well. |
| 135000 mi US $895 |
System stopped blowing cold air. Dealer diagnosed leaking hoses. |
| 140000 mi | My car was becoming difficult to start. Ends up the starter was bad. They replaced the starter. Once again, my climate control system stopped blowing cold air. Dealer replaced compressor parts under their 12 month labor warranty. |
2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 154300 mi US $400 |
1st problem was electrical. |
| 171300 mi US $550 |
Alternator replaced, because Red Check Engine light went on, and car started making a high-pitched whining noise. |
| 106000 mi US $750 |
Replaced driver's door actuator. |
| 230000 mi US $552 |
Car refuses to start. Alternator has been replaced years ago, and battery is less than a year old. |
| 120000 mi US $15 |
Back lighting for radio and climate control was not working, replaced the radio with a used one from a 2006 |
| 143840 mi C $127 |
replaced battery under warrant at costco replaced starter - brushes severely worn at 232K and it had not failed yet but was drawing on the battery very hard |
| 55000 mi US $10 |
light that illuminates passenger side seat heater button stopped working. had to take apart center console around shifter to replace the bulb. took about an hour to figure out. also left rear brake light burned out. replaced it by myself. |
| 125000 mi US $195 |
Door lock actuator stopped working. |
| 144700 mi US $400 |
Starter took a shit |
| 143000 mi US $200 |
Replaced passenger door lock actuator. Very common issue for TSX. This is second time replacing (first was under warranty at 30k) |
| 141000 mi | Starter died, it was too difficult to replace so I took it to a shop. |
| 77000 mi US $130 |
Alternator suddenly failed. |
| 136000 mi US $700 |
Alternator light was intermittent. Replaced alternator. Same problem. Confirmed alternator inop. TS to possible load detector problem. Swapped fuse box- no change. Bought denso alternator. Problem solved! Lesson: don’t use aftermarket parts! |
| 205000 mi US $200 |
Replace ac compressor- clutch failure Replaced condenser recharge. $100 |
| 218000 mi US $1000 |
Replace failed ac compressor |
| 161000 mi | Airbag light ccame on |
| 58000 mi US $150 |
Passenger door lock was not functioning correctly. Dealership ordered new door actuator and replaced it successfully. |
| 59000 mi US $700 |
Bad alternator and battery |
| 61000 mi US $105 |
Bad starter. |
| 77300 mi US $950 |
Airbag light was on. Had to replace buckle and tensioner. |
| 67500 mi | SRS buckle defective. Warranty replaced |
| 8769 mi | Repair turn signal relay under warranty |
| 55000 mi US $400 |
Door lock actuators failed on both driver and passenger front doors |
| 66300 mi | Replaced seatbelt buckle under warranty due to airbag light being on |
| 78500 mi US $450 |
Replaced alternator |
| 90000 mi US $314 |
discharge freon hose replaced |
| 117000 mi US $485 |
All windows except the driver side would not roll down or up due to faulty relay, also dome light due to bad relay. Relays were replaced and everything is fine now. |
| 26660 mi | passenger side power door lock actuator fixed power door lock |
| 64000 mi | alternator failed, was replaced. |
| 87000 mi US $200 |
alternator 2 front door actuators |
| 69000 mi US $350 |
Driver's side door lock/unlock didn't work. |
| 78000 mi US $300 |
Passenger door lock wasn't locking or unlocking the door. Door lock actuator was replaced. |
| 81800 mi US $160 |
Car was very hard to start. The battery was a 75 month battery that was less than 3 years old. The dealer diagnosed the cause of the problem as the battery having a bad cell and replaced the battery. |
| 127000 mi US $1000 |
Alternator replaced |
| 161000 mi US $861 |
Thought my battery was dying and went it to have it replaced. Battery is fine, starter needed to be replaced instead. |
| 191000 mi US $500 |
dome light wiring and rear brake light replacement with oil change check up. |
| 200000 mi US $2800 |
Alternator replacement |
| 83200 mi US $1100 |
Hole in ac compressor. Replaced compressor and charged. |
| 120000 mi US $150 |
Dead battery |
| 121300 mi US $430 |
A/C needed recharged. Filters replaced. Battery and alternator replaced |
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