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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%)
Chart based on 186 repairs.
2005 Acura TSX engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 38 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
| 55000 mi US $700 |
Sludged up engine needed complete drainage. |
2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 90300 mi US $2500 |
Exhaust system (first time in 90,000 miles) |
| 68820 mi | SEL code read crankshaft position sensor. Went to the mechanic and was told that the timing chain is guaranteed to be stretched. Car still runs okay so work is still pending. Damage can get worse or severe if chain skips several teeth. |
| 74900 mi C $650 |
Error code read crankshaft position sensor which typically means timing chain stretch. I found that my pulse plate was damaged but replaced everything anyways since I had parts and was in there already. |
| 78740 mi | Cylinder misfire due to bad coil pack. Car would bog on acceleration. Check engine light came on eventually. Mechanic scanned code and found the faulty coil pack. Picked up part from dealership and replaced. |
| 100440 mi C $150 |
Coil pack failed causing misfire. Failed coil pack was identified and replaced. |
| 209000 mi US $750 |
All 4 ignition coils needed replacement. |
| 133000 mi US $450 |
The flex pipe needed to be replaced since it was leaking The thermostat stopped working properly. Noticed when sitting in NYC traffic for more than 5 minutes. Temp rose a bit, but never got past 3/4 warm. |
| 88000 mi US $2400 |
Failed PCV valve, plugs and wires, damaged air filter. Worn engine mounts. All replaced same visit. |
| 110300 mi US $350 |
Water pump replaced |
| 150500 mi US $2500 |
Leaking oil pressure sensor Broken engine mount |
| 63000 mi US $40 |
On Monday, the check engine and VSA lights came on. Once at the shop, they diagnosed a contamination VTEC actuator. A new part was ordered. They also changed the oil. |
| 69500 mi | A low oil pressure light came on. |
| 86000 mi | I have noticed the car is burning oil. Dealer gave me a log to record when it is again down a quart, then return to the dealer for them to top it off. |
| 63500 mi US $3 |
The car was down on oil again, so took it back to the dealer on our prior arrangement. They topped off the oil, told me it has burnt 1 quart in 1700 miles. To them, that still means the motor is tight. |
| 91000 mi US $220 |
Checked again on the oil consumption, and they still say it is within spec. They will not do anything else about it. |
| 96000 mi US $600 |
I started hearing a bag of rocks sound coming from my engine. Got it into the dealer, and they diagnosed a bad water pump. Several hundred dollars later, no more sounds. My car was making a sound from underhood like someone shaking a bag of rocks. Took it into Acura, they diagnosed a bad water pump and replaced. 3 days of complementary loaner car, and my car was back, nice and quiet. |
| 116000 mi US $780 |
and a bad motor mount. |
| 57040 mi C $200 |
oil pressure switch replaced |
| 146000 mi US $149 |
Intermittent failure of Accelator Position sensor |
2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 104000 mi US $1300 |
Rusted and cracked exhaust manifold and header pipe. Also had the oil pressure switch replaced as oil was leaking from the switch. |
| 107500 mi US $80 |
replaced leaking oil gasket for Vtec solenoid. |
| 166981 mi US $65 |
One coil failed and all 4 spark plugs replaced |
| 200000 mi US $2800 |
200K service Tension belt replace Engine mount replacement |
| 145700 mi C $30 |
replaced the o-ring on the vtec oil controller valve |
| 148180 mi C $200 |
front main engine seal replaced |
| 169260 mi C $70 |
Valve cover gasket replacement due to oil leak |
| 16740 mi | Dealer replaced valve cover gasket when bought. |
| 74100 mi US $460 |
Bad ignition coil. Also replaced all spark plugs. |
| 75400 mi US $275 |
Another ignition coil went bad. |
| 90000 mi US $493 |
VTEC solenoid went bad and needed to be replaced. |
| 48000 mi US $440 |
Heated Front Oxygen sensor went bad. R&R |
| 49000 mi US $300 |
Sensor of some type |
| 89000 mi US $295 |
2 ignition coils went bad I replaced them all |
| 120000 mi US $250 |
Burning oil, about a quart per 3,000 miles. |
| 160000 mi US $350 |
Replace water pump and serpentine belt below. (Car had made clanking noise and greenish water was coming out.) |
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