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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%)
Chart based on 130 repairs.
2009 Acura TSX engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (61%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Acura TSX
Engine not specified
| 3000 mi | Intermittent "pinging". The problem was not able to be duplicated at the dealer and therefore was not addressed. |
2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 37200 mi C $66 |
Burning oil. Oil change done, need to go back after 1000km. |
| 38220 mi | Dealer measured oil consumption since last visit (approx 1 liter). Will call back once repair approved by Acura Canada. Likely will rebuild engine (not sure of details). Waiting for call back. |
| 39060 mi | Same... measured oil consumption again... 1.3l in 900km. Still waiting. Getting annoyed. |
| 49000 mi US $200 |
Oil 2 qts low. Repairman flushed and filled, provided additive. Also needed new battery (unrelated). |
| 51000 mi | low oil indicator again. Refill provided. Dealer asked me to return in 1000 miles to have it rechecked. |
| 53000 mi | Oil control rings replaced due to excess oil consumption. |
| 105500 mi US $150 |
The engine would not stay on, and had a rough idle. I cleaned out the throttle body, replaced my CAI and then replaced the mass air flow sensor. |
| 110800 mi US $1900 |
Clutch was replaced. This included the following. Flywheel Friction Disk Pressure Disk |
| 55380 mi C $260 |
Replaced v-tech actuator |
| 62000 mi C $2600 |
Had to replace the clutch |
| 54300 mi | Was advised by representative at Acura's corporate office to take car back in again after repeated complaints about odometer. Dealer said they could not replicate. Hired a lemon law attorney. |
| 56000 mi US $70 |
Car was running 1 quart low on oil after approx 2000 miles of driving. Took into shop, verified it was running low but gave no reason or issue. Car failed state emissions inspection due to problem with camshaft. Believe the oil consumption problems previously experienced were related to this problem. |
2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 108900 mi US $780 |
Replaced Radiator. I limped into the dealership, but it was after three on and off engine cycles. |
| 122200 mi US $75 |
I received word from Acura that the warranty was extended to 125,000 miles because of a problem with a piston that causes excessive oil consumption. We changed the oil and will now monitor for a problem. |
| 126000 mi | The Acura people said that consuming 2.3 Quarts of oil in 3,500 miles was normal. No action was taken. |
| 96000 mi | valve lash adjustment |
| 114700 mi US $500 |
Engine consuming to much oil, right now Acura changed my oil, and they told me to bring it back when it had less then the minimum amount of oil which has been evey 3000 miles, at that point they said they would rebuild my engine under recall |
| 134000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced vtc actuator that was rattling on cold start up. Replaced spark plugs. Got valve adjustment. Preventively replaced valve gaskets. |
| 98400 mi | Oil Consumption issue due to piston rings. replaced pistons, rings and timing chain |
| 99000 mi US $1350 |
Stretched timing chain. Replaced chain and guides |
| 100000 mi | Full ring job |
| 94601 mi US $756 |
Replaced VTC Actuator, Timing Chain, Guides, Tensioner, Water Pump and Drive Belt. Replaced VTC Actuator, Timing Chain, Guides, Tensioner, Water Pump and Drive Belt. |
| 7000 mi | ping sound described by Honda Japan as a post combustion sound differing from actual ping. A more sensitive knock sensor, ECU reflash and trans tune performed |
| 14000 mi | Pinging sound present since purchase of new car was repaired by updated timing software and new engine parts. |
| 95000 mi US $500 |
An exhaust valve got stuck and needed to be replaced |
| 27000 mi | Variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator was defective. Had to remove the timing chain and adjust tensioner. Really surprised with the problems I have had with this vehicle. |
| 102000 mi US $400 |
Whining noise led to finding worn out water pump. The new one Replaced the original pump. |
| 78000 mi US $293 |
replaced pulley and drive belt |
| 33000 mi | Variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator was defective. Replace same per TSB. |
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