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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 38 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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32000 mi Front Center Speaker completely gone, no sound at all. Dealer is schedule to replace it for free since my car is CPO. 

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2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

50220 mi

C $150
Changed battery 
14500 mi Front passenger speaker replaced due to crackling audio. This repair did not fix the problem. I suspect a problem with the bluetooth antenna and plan to have this looked at again. 
22000 mi Bluetooth handsfree link reception poor (static). Shop replaced Bluetooth HFL module. Problem persists. 
34100 mi After recent jump start for dead battery, several indicator lights and audio button back lights stopped functioning. Problem resolved after technician "refreshed" system. 
13020 mi Left side speakers were staticy 
58000 mi

US $150
Battery failed. Test by dealer. Required replacement 
24800 mi

C $380
Interior - audio side door speaker replaced, then mirror (tweeter) speaker was replaced. They were distorting sound and buzzing. Covered by warranty. 
71000 mi

US $130
Dead battery. Acura battery states "100 month warranty" on the label. Acura battery had 11/11 date code label, making it 24 months old. Acura would not replace the battery as the car is more that 4 year old. Acura did NOT honor warranty. 
49700 mi

US $700
AC refrigerant had leaked out so AC was blowing out hot air. Drivers side overhead map light quit working. 
25000 mi

US $500
Change Oil and filter - no charge Sub-woofer replacement (damaged) - no charge Engine Air Filter replacement - $45 Interior Pollen Filter replacement - $125 Rear brake pad replacement & rotor re-surfacing - $270 
100700 mi

US $375
Xm reception was bad. 
51660 mi

C $150
OEM Panasonic battery was testing weak. Replaced OEM Panasonic battery with AGM battery. 
56420 mi

C $1000
A/C clutch failed damaging spindle on compressor. Compressor and clutch replaced. 

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2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

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

180000 mi Takata Airbag recall 
38000 mi Auto-dim rear view mirror stopped working, had it replaced under warranty. 
50500 mi

US $106
Replaced OEM battery 
35800 mi Air bag sensor. 
33500 mi Replaced XM unit due to extremely poor reception, and occasional loss of signal completely until the car was shut off completely and turned back on. Replaced XM unit due to extremely poor reception, and occasional loss of signal completely until the car was shut off completely and turned back on.  
18000 mi Minor breakup out of driver's side speaker, trivial annoyance. I was going to wait until I had the car in for service but I had a convenient chance to drop the car off for a day and the problem was resolved. 
20300 mi Sideview mirrors not responding to control inputs. I haven't brought the car in yet because they are set as I need them and I'm the only driver. 
22000 mi Sideview mirrors had crapped out, let it go until I had the car in for brakes.  
7000 mi Nav screen blank (black) on startup. no reverse camera, radio, navigational display. (Everything works, just can't see anything) 
8000 mi Faulty screen replaced. 
6000 mi Right bottom speaker blew out. Extended warrant covered it. Misc charges was for tire rotation 
24000 mi Front passenger side speaker sounded like it was cracked. Both speakers were in good condition. However, vibration still exists on that side. I need to take it back into the dealer - something vibrating behind the door lever under panel. 
39500 mi Driver side speaker replaced 
63000 mi

US $171
replace battery due to battery test failed 
7000 mi "Note" feature not working on XM Radio also certain bluetooth phone features. Told phone guy not in would call in a couple of days. No call so I called setup another appointment on Dec 23 part ordered said it would be a week still no call 
7000 mi Battery replaced due to low charge. 
18000 mi Front door speakers replaced due to rattle. 
12700 mi Replaced right front door speaker (buzzing). 
19000 mi Blown Front Passenger Speaker. 
11000 mi Had a blown passenger side front kickpanel speaker replace (under warranty). Part was backordered and we had to live 3 weeks with a blown speaker waiting for it to get in. 
105000 mi

US $490
Driver side speaker stopped working. Dealer replaced it with a new unit 
119500 mi

US $200
Passenger side speaker blown - repaired with new unit 
49000 mi Front left woofer was rattling, replaced under warranty. 
3000 mi speakers had to get repaired. 

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2009 Acura TSX Electrical Problems

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