2009 Acura TSX Acura TSX 2009

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2009 Acura TSX repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (2%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (5%)

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2009 Acura TSX body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (88%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Acura TSX

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64200 mi Passenger & driver side windshield trim came loose. Both trims were replaced under warranty. 

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2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

79000 mi Windshield trim had been coming loose for about four months when I received a recall notice for this issue. 
119500 mi The sunroof switch/motor doesn't always work. I was quoted about $600 to replace the sunroof motor. I decided not to do the work. 
9000 mi Minor interior parts buzzing in overhead console and driver's door.  

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2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

33000 mi Front windshield trim needed to be secured properly - again.  
46000 mi Windshield trim secured 
3000 mi had to get the side driver window trim repaired. there is a TSB on it. 
49500 mi Bonded rubber trim on roof per recall as it was flying off and whipping against the car at the car wash. Bonded both sides of windshield trim per recall as they were both coming loose in high heat. 
66800 mi Both front windshield Mouldings replaced after right side began to detach while driving. Left side was the second replacement as a precaution (2 yrs ago for the first time). 
19220 mi roof rain gutter rubber strip (driver side) loosened after trip from touchless car wash, girlfriend noticed it sticking out while picking her up from her house. Dealer replaced the loose strip as well as the passenger side "just in case". 
452 mi Went to service department to check for strange rattling/shaking/knocking sound near the underside of the engine bay. They did not find anything. 
1602 mi Warranty repair for rattle/cracking noise coming from rear seat/parcel shelf area. 
24000 mi

US $640
Side trim on windshield was loose. Had to install new attach clips. Cost of repair did not seem reasonable. Doing a web search determined that other TSX owners have complained as well. 
3000 mi Front cup holder: It is not that easy to open the lid. When I push on the lid it sometimes gets stuck in the middle of swinging open. A rubber seal the dealership replaced before delivery: There is a gap between the rubber seal and windshield. I came by the next Friday, which was October 17th. The dealership gave me a new front cup holder, which is they had ordered for me last week. On the driver’s door, there is a distinct gap between the door interior panel and the door itself. I could easily look through the gap and see some electric circuits inside. 
11000 mi Drivers seat cushion replaced after 5 trips to the dealer. Front of seat could be lifted up not anchored properly. Clip holding seat always came off, same thing with loaner car. Problem is not solved. 
28000 mi

US $300
Door panel was vibrating when music was on. fixed by properly refitting door. 
15700 mi Molding on right side of roof coming loose after going through car wash. Service manager said known problem. Inspected and also replaced weather stripping on front windows and molding on roof left side. 
5000 mi A front, windshield molding was coming loose. A TSB covered the replacement cost for a new molding. The factory glue on the molding had weakened. 
7000 mi Windshield molding replaced again, was coming loose. 
37000 mi Shelf on the interior side of the glovebox broke. Dealer stuck it back in, but it fell back down. Waiting to take back to dealer still. 
49700 mi Interior glove box shelf got repaired after taking it back. 
84500 mi

US $497
Side Windshield Moldings Came Off. Replaced with new parts 
20000 mi Trim molding at passenger side of windshield came loose and was vibrating in the wind at freeway speeds. Pulled it off and took to dealer. Said there was a service bulletin. Replaced trim on both sides under warranty. 

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2009 Acura TSX Body Problems

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