2009 Acura TSX Acura TSX 2009

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2009 Acura TSX repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

68820 mi

C $1000
Rear caliper seized and ruined rear brakes. Both sides replaced including rotors and pads. 
58680 mi

C $800
Front disks machined, replaced rear disk, pads and calipers (calipers were seizing) 
98000 mi

US $150
Replaced front brake pad and rotors. 1st replacement since owning car 

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2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

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

150000 mi

US $2500
intermittent braking problems resulting in near collision. Needed new modulator. 
81000 mi

US $50
Seized rear brake caliper Rear pads & rotors 
85000 mi Stuck brake pad 
88000 mi Stuck Brake Pad 
101000 mi

US $250
RR caliper frozen/dragging. Replaced both rear caliper assemblies. 
4800 mi Rotors resurfaced, glove compartment lock fixed, exterior/interior detailed and water leaking into trunk lining (not fixed) 
49700 mi Handbrake became engaged past limit and got stuck. Needed to be towed to dealership and new handbrake lever installed. 
151000 mi

US $1200
The rear Driver side caliper had to be replaced. So did the recently replaced brake pads. 
101380 mi

C $1400
Was hearing a dragging/grinding noise from the rear right wheel. Ended up needing the replacement of the brake pads and rotors on all four wheels, as well as the rear brake calipers. 
98000 mi

US $1700
Caliper pins were frozen. Calipers, brakes and rotors had to be changed. Front rotors were worn out...though it was changed recently - at about 75k miles. Warranty paid for some expenses but majority was out of pocket. 

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2009 Acura TSX Brake Problems

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