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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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Chart based on 186 repairs.
2005 Acura TSX suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (48%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 27 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
| 152000 mi | when preparing the car to sell, discovered the rear sway bar endlink attachment on the frame had broken its weld - did not fix it |
| 117000 mi US $1500 |
Compliance bushings split in front suspension, replaced. Also 120000 service |
| 115940 mi C $280 |
Sway bar end links replaced due to noise |
| 35000 mi US $150 |
My power steering pump has continued to whine even after initial replacment and bleeding the power steering fluid. This time, they replaced the Powersteering belts. I still feel it's the Power steering pump and the issue, albeit better, is not all fixed |
| 62500 mi US $450 |
Power steering pump needed to be replaced after noticed a whining noise when making sharp turns at low engine speed. Also fixed power steering hose recall and replaced power steering belt. |
| 114000 mi US $285 |
Right passenger wheel bearing replaced |
| 90000 mi US $1900 |
Steering rack leaking. Replaced steering rack assembly and performed alignment. |
| 83700 mi US $152 |
They found both rear struts were leaking and replaced them under my extended warranty. |
| 116000 mi US $780 |
The found back front end bushings |
| 120500 mi US $1680 |
Power steering pump had gotten noisy and was leaking. The replaced the pump and flushed the power steering fluid. 120K service was also performed. |
2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 98000 mi US $277 |
Replace front upper control arm on drivers side. |
| 154300 mi US $400 |
2nd problem was repacking wheel bearings. |
| 107500 mi US $80 |
replaced upper left front control arm due to loose ball joint |
| 137020 mi C $100 |
high pressure power steering line replaced - was leaking slowly |
| 140740 mi C $250 |
replaced power steering pump with a cardone select unit from rockauto - took two tries since the first replacement was noisy |
| 231000 mi US $700 |
worn, replaced as a wear item |
| 106000 mi US $750 |
Replacement of front struts. |
| 82000 mi US $370 |
During car alignment was told rear toe cams were frozen. Went to mechanic who couldn't free them but lubricated and had me come back the following week. The lubrication freed them up and they were removed and new bolts and control arms were installed. Parts were ordered the day I first brought the car in. |
| 136000 mi | Loose tie-rod |
| 127000 mi US $120 |
negative camber for 4th time, bushing seized, needs to be replaced |
| 57660 mi | squeaking noise from rear suspension. Used silicon lubricate on rear sway bar bushings to eliminate noise. |
| 82000 mi US $150 |
Replaced all 4 shocks and struts. |
| 73000 mi US $1500 |
Wheel bearing |
| 133800 mi C $400 |
Lower Control Arms Replaced, FSB Endlinks and bushings replaced |
| 120000 mi US $500 |
Needed new shocks |
2005 Acura TSX 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 47000 mi | Suddenly without warning my car stopped being able to use its power steering. Went to dealer and they couldn't "find anything". Car had to be taken in a second time, weeks later, when power steering fluid leaking on garage floor. Problem diagnosed as a car returned for power steering fluid leak. Dealership replaced steering rack. |
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