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2008 Acura TSX repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 86 repairs.
2008 Acura TSX engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 73160 mi C $90 |
Metal around bolts for catalytic converter (lower/bottom) heat shield had rusted through. It began to scrap/drag along the ground when only 1 bolt remained. Dealer used 2 metal straps to secure top and bottom heat shields together. |
| 122300 mi US $1500 |
Valve seals leaking oil. Exhaust pipe clamp worn out and had to be replaced. |
| 124000 mi US $250 |
Replaced engine cooling fan. |
| 129700 mi US $56 |
Heat shield was coming loose from the muffler. Dealer installed a clamp to hold it in place. Note, while no parts were replaced, a new clamp was installed. Cost of part was minimal. Labor was the only charge. |
| 78000 mi US $120 |
I had to replace the accelerator pedal position sensor, after getting an error code for its failure. |
| 18000 mi | Secondary O2 sensor failed, car was bogging under certain load conditions, drivable, but extremely irritating. Covered under warranty. |
| 32000 mi | 02 sensor replacement. |
| 76000 mi US $1200 |
P0341 OBD code. Timing chain stretch / worn tensioner R&R Cleared code. |
| 80000 mi US $400 |
Upstream (wideband) A/F ratio sensor (AKA Oxygen sensor) failed Check emissions system light on - Drivability issue minimal, truthfully, I havn;t gotten around to repairing it - gas mileage sucks, but it's expensive. Cost given is accurate. |
2008 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 144000 mi US $130 |
VTEC solenoid was stuck. I was able to get it unstuck, but decided that since I bought the car with 144,000 miles on it, it was probably better to just replace it. It was quite easy to change out and now the car runs perfect. |
| 144000 mi US $100 |
Coil pack |
| 112840 mi C $100 |
Belt tensioner needed replacing |
| 125000 mi US $500 |
Engine sensor leaking oil. |
| 45000 mi | engine failing to start after not being driven for several days. not the battery. replaced a failing computer board |
| 53000 mi US $220 |
Check engine light came on. Removed and replaced primary oxygen sensor. |
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