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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%)
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Chart based on 86 repairs.
2008 Acura TSX suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Acura TSX
Engine not specified
| 38000 mi | wheel noise - replaced bearing |
2008 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 59000 mi US $375 |
Suspension |
| 144000 mi US $400 |
Wheel bearing |
| 147000 mi | Bushings worn out on both front suspension arms |
2008 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 94000 mi US $226 |
Replaced right rear control arm due to excessive negative camber. |
| 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! |
| 135000 mi US $400 |
Replace front bushings |
| 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. |
| 122420 mi C $700 |
Power steering hose was leaking power steering fluid. |
| 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. |
| 58000 mi | Bad bearing in rear left wheel, covered under powertrain warranty. |
| 80000 mi US $1300 |
replaced power steering rack. Should not fail with so little mileage! |
| 75000 mi US $350 |
Rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced. |
| 65000 mi | Compliance bushing on control arms were dry rotten. Replaced under extended warranty. Had to pay for alignment. |
| 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. |
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