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2008 Acura TSX repairs by problem area
Chart based on 86 repairs.
Chart based on 71 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Acura TSX
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| Acura TSX in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Sep 2011 56000 mi |
Cracking noise each time a bump in the road is encountered. The seat belt tension is inadequate to pull the belt in and gets bunched up. | ||
2008 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2008 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Mar 2008 7800 mi |
Front Rotor and Pads were going pretty early on this car, by 35,000 miles. I usually get much more from that on a car because I drive smoothly and downshift alot. I count that as a problem on this model Not fixed yet. Bluetooth doesn't connect to phones reliably. All else perfect | ||
| Mar 2010 33000 mi |
Front windows sticky and noisy to operate | ||
| Acura TSX in South Carolina, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2018 | |||
| May 2015 123100 mi US $300 |
Clutch master cylinder replacement. | ||
| May 2017 144000 mi US $400 |
Wheel bearing | ||
| Acura TSX in Ohio, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Aug 2011 37400 mi |
Clutch Master Cylinder replaced under warranty. Car has always required holding the clutch in slightly longer than expected after a shift to prevent jerkiness. | ||
| Acura TSX in North Carolina, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013 73000 mi US $55 |
When depressed and released, clutch pedal was making rubber squeaking sound. Technician diagnosed it as a master cylinder problem and repaired/replaced under warranty. I noticed that the vents on the driver's side of the car were blowing room temperature air, but the passenger side vents were blowing cold air. I read online and diagnosed this as low refrigerant. Repaired myself using kit from auto store | ||
| Jun 2013 78000 mi US $120 |
I had to replace the accelerator pedal position sensor, after getting an error code for its failure. | ||
| Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2015 59000 mi US $375 |
Suspension | ||
| Oct 2015 64000 mi US $176 |
replaced battery | ||
| Acura TSX in Virginia, United States Apr 2017 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018 128000 mi |
Also fixed a caliper that was sticking and rubbing on the left rear. | ||
| Acura TSX in New York, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 2016 116000 mi US $1100 |
Brake booster need replacement. | ||
| Jul 2016 118200 mi US $390 |
Clutch master cylinder needed replacement. | ||
| Jan 2017 US $10 |
New clutch master cylinder was squeaking again, needed lubrication. | ||
| May 2017 122300 mi US $1500 |
Steering wheel wobble while braking. Front rotors resurfaced and pads changed. Valve seals leaking oil. Exhaust pipe clamp worn out and had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 2017 124000 mi US $250 |
Replaced engine cooling fan. Rusted clutch slave cylinder. | ||
| Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Dec 2016 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. | ||
| Acura TSX in Rhode Island, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Nov 2011 38000 mi |
wheel noise - replaced bearing | ||
| Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jul 2010 47000 mi US $183 |
I found oil stain on drive shaft. Dealer could not find source of leak so he cleaned up the area and requested that I return in a few weeks to see if stain returns and then they can find the source. | ||
| Oct 2010 47000 mi |
The oil stain on the axle was getting worse even after it was cleaned as described previously. Dealer replaced right front drive shaft oil seal under warranty | ||
| Oct 2012 79300 mi US $203 |
Brakes began to shudder badly when driving down mountain pass. Shudder went away after brakes had a chance to cool. Happened several times. Dealer resurfaced rotors. I have not driven car in area to verified fix yet. It may not be fixed. Update: Aug 2016 Front pads and rotors were replaced ($460) at 129,000 miles. The brakes feel much better now. I think the problem is gone. | ||
| Apr 2014 100300 mi US $69 |
One of the four tire pressure monitors failed(the in wheel sensor). It had been reading wrong for some time and finally it failed completely. | ||
| Aug 2016 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. | ||
| Apr 2018 147000 mi |
Bushings worn out on both front suspension arms | ||
| Acura TSX in Illinois, United States May 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 2009 18000 mi |
Secondary O2 sensor failed, car was bogging under certain load conditions, drivable, but extremely irritating. Covered under warranty. | ||
| Sep 2010 32000 mi |
02 sensor replacement. | ||
| Sep 2014 76000 mi US $1200 |
P0341 OBD code. Timing chain stretch / worn tensioner R&R Cleared code. | ||
| Dec 2014 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. | ||
| Jun 2016 90000 mi US $3000 |
Basically a brand new front end on the car. Ball joints, tie rod ends, All upper & lower control arm bushings replaced (mostly proactively, compliance bushings only really req'd) Replaced shock absorbers, and springs with custom ground control coilovers on koni yellows. Shocks were worn, but 'ok' a non discerning driver likely would have put off. | ||
| Jul 2018 100000 mi US $800 |
Clutch Fluid F Lush | ||
| Mar 2021 123000 mi US $650 |
Alternator failed. Also replaced starter proactively, it may have been slowing down | ||
| May 2021 125000 mi |
battery replaced under warranty | ||
2008 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura TSX in Washington, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017 133261 mi US $1476 |
Replaced front & rear strut assemblies. Just preventative - no squeaking and no leaking according to the technician - with 133,000 miles I did it as a preventative measure! | ||
| Acura TSX in Tennessee, United States Sep 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 2017 94000 mi US $789 |
Replaced front brake rotors Replaced right rear control arm due to excessive negative camber. Replaced glove box because the handle broke on the original | ||
| Acura TSX in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2011 37060 mi |
Front passenger door handle could not be opened from the outside. Dealer diagnosed that the exterior handle needed to be replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 2014 90080 mi C $100 |
Passenger window was rattling against the door frame. Found out it was because the window was loose. Mechanic took apart the door and had to tighten up some nuts. | ||
| Nov 2014 96940 mi C $100 |
Problem with rear suspension squeaking when going over bumps. Problem could not be solved and will require another trip for more extensive check. | ||
| Sep 2015 112840 mi C $100 |
Belt tensioner needed replacing | ||
| Apr 2016 122420 mi C $700 |
Power steering hose was leaking power steering fluid. | ||
| May 2017 140120 mi C $1199 |
Rear brake caliper was seized and needed replacement. Decided to do both sides. Mechanic discovered a worn wheel bearing as well. Decided to replace both sides' wheel bearing. | ||
| Acura TSX in Texas, United States Feb 2016 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Jul 2017 86000 mi US $150 |
New Alternator and battery on July 18th for the 2008 Acura TSX. Cost was around $150 because the battery was under warranty. | ||
| Acura TSX in Colorado, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2018 42000 mi US $150 |
Had a coin fall in the window tract on the driver's side. | ||
| Acura TSX in Maryland, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jun 2010 41000 mi US $85 |
engine failing to start after not being driven for several days. not the battery. | ||
| Nov 2010 45000 mi |
engine failing to start after not being driven for several days. not the battery. replaced a failing computer board | ||
| Jun 2011 54000 mi |
car can't sit for five days without draining battery completely. Dealer told me this was true with all cars built after 1997 | ||
| Acura TSX in Alabama, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 2017 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. | ||
| Acura TSX in Minnesota, United States Jan 2012 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Jun 2017 125000 mi US $500 |
Engine sensor leaking oil. The car was in the shop because the plastic clips that hold the passenger front window in place had broken, sending the window down into the door. | ||
| Acura TSX in California, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 2014 47000 mi US $71 |
Fan would not blow air. Replaced blower motor resistor to fix the issue. | ||
| Mar 2019 104000 mi |
Fan was not blowing air. Removed, partially disassembled, cleaned, and then reinstalled the blower motor. Fan began working after that procedure. | ||
| Jun 2019 107000 mi US $103 |
Replaced rear passenger side door lock actuator. | ||
| Jul 2021 115000 mi US $451 |
Alternator and serpentine belt replaced. | ||
| Acura TSX in California, United States Feb 2010 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 2012 53000 mi |
Erratic cooling; filter was changed Rattle inside console area every time I take off from a stop. It sounds like something is rolling inside, but it's not in any compartment. It's down inside the car somewhere. | ||
| Sep 2012 59000 mi |
Strange "whoop" sound (like gas escaping)intermittently when air conditioner was running. Dealer said common problem, air trapped in system, and they evacuated and refilled the system. System was cooling very well before & after repair. | ||
| Mar 2013 64000 mi |
This is a wear item, but I had a dispute with Acura about this, and they ended up paying for the battery although the car is now out of warranty. The previous battery (Acura branded) lasted exactly 2 years, which I thought was substandard. | ||
| May 2013 66000 mi |
Control arm bushing was cracked and so there were creaking sounds every time car moved from a stop or turned. Both bushings were replaced. | ||
| Apr 2015 86000 mi |
Never dug into console to locate rattle. A/C started making whooping sound again. Common problem fixed under warranty a couple years ago. No longer under warranty, so had been living with it. | ||
| Acura TSX in Texas, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jun 2014 80000 mi US $1300 |
replaced power steering rack. Should not fail with so little mileage! | ||
| Acura TSX in Virginia, United States Dec 2010 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Jan 2011 49000 mi |
Sunroof slide visor broken/unattached. Dealer replaced under CPO warranty. | ||
| Dec 2012 65000 mi |
Compliance bushing on control arms were dry rotten. Replaced under extended warranty. Had to pay for alignment. | ||
| Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada Nov 2009 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Oct 2011 29760 mi |
small rattle at driver side b pillar, dealer fixed at maintenance trip at no cost | ||
| Acura TSX in New Jersey, United States Jun 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 2013 53000 mi US $220 |
Check engine light came on. Removed and replaced primary oxygen sensor. | ||
| May 2014 61800 mi US $25 |
Front door glass squeaks going up or down. Removed and replaced left front door inner weatherstrip. | ||
| Nov 2021 129000 mi US $100 |
Driver side headlight burned up. Removed and replaced bulb. All checks good. | ||
| Acura TSX in Washington, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 2010 35000 mi |
My driver-side front window motor occasionally fails to take the window all the way up, but the dealership could not replicate the problem and was not interested in replacing the motor. | ||
| Jan 2011 40000 mi |
I believe the issue was/is a stuck brake caliper, but of course, the dealer "could not replicate" the problem. Rear brake caliper appeared to be seized up as evidenced by the one disc showing rust and no sign of brake-pad contact. Grinding sound associated with problem. Dealer said "Could not replicate," and sound was gone when I picked the car up. | ||
| Sep 2014 75000 mi US $350 |
Rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced. | ||
| May 2016 88400 mi US $300 |
High-pressure AC hose leaking. | ||
| Nov 2021 144000 mi US $100 |
Coil pack | ||
| Acura TSX in Virginia, United States Apr 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Oct 2011 58000 mi |
Bad bearing in rear left wheel, covered under powertrain warranty. | ||
| Acura TSX in California, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Oct 2016 108000 mi US $600 |
Both front control arm bushings had worn down. It was better to buy new control arms than to replace and have to repack bushings alone. Yes, I was able to verify the issue myself. | ||
| Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2016 114000 mi US $247 |
Rebuilt alternator | ||
| Jul 2017 130000 mi US $1185 |
VSA light was on. Replaced VSA module. | ||
| Sep 2017 135000 mi US $400 |
Replace front bushings | ||
| Dec 2017 138000 mi US $100 |
Replace back brake pads | ||
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