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2010 Acura TSX repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)

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

Other (3%)

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2010 Acura TSX electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (81%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

44000 mi

US $1200
Alternator had died, check engine light came on that battery was no longer charging. Dealer saw me the same day and replaced the alternator and battery - $1200 
137000 mi

US $800
The radiator coil failed and need to be replaced and the coolant need to be recharged. 

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2010 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

159000 mi

US $230
battery failed. Alternator determined to be bad. Replace Alternator and battery 
24800 mi Tire pressure sensor was malfunctioning. The replacement is also inaccurate although not as much as the previous unit... 

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2010 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

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

28500 mi Battery was found to be weak during inspection. Replaced on warranty. 
77700 mi

US $120
Replaced original battery after only 3 years 
57000 mi battery not holding enough charge dealer replaced under warrenty 
12500 mi

US $85
Passenger side foglight crack from road debris. Found replacement part online and did DIY repair. ~100 min total to complete the job with minimal experience working on cars. 
85000 mi Recall: replace front passenger airbag 
22000 mi Check Fuel door warning would come on from time to time and turn back off most times. Faulty solenoid. New one ordered but took an extra day. 
35000 mi Battery wasn't holding a complete charge. Replaced under warranty 
50000 mi

US $1977
Blown ac compressor Damaged condenser Damaged expansion valve 
29000 mi Bad door lock motor, not able to be diagnosed at dealer. 3 hour repair, but took dealer loaner. They're very courteous, but couldn't replicate. I still hear the lock motor noise occassionally. 
32000 mi 3 door lock motors went bad on the car, 2 were replaced. Battery was pulling 218 cold cranking amps, was found during a maintenance check during oil change. 
8200 mi Dead Battery. Got a recharge and tipped auto rep $40. (only came 2 blocks to house). I took the car to my dealer. Upon checking the battery, they found 2 cells weren't working properly. They replaced the battery under warranty. 
15000 mi Replaced Battery. I am including the Battery, because you said to include if mileage is under 24,000 
44000 mi XM antenna failed, and the radio would cut out. The antenna was ordered and replaced the following week. 
44500 mi Drivers door lock actuator failed to unlock door using keyless remote control. Dealer ordered part and replaced the next week. Symptom had been reported on two prior visits, but dealer was unable to duplicate at those times. 
27000 mi Battery died in a parking lot only at 24k miles. Free tow truck provided to jump start. Don't trust this car. 
28000 mi Car has since died 3 more times since last trip randomly in parking lots. Can't trust this car anymore. 
31000 mi Car died again while filling up gas. Only radio was on - during broad daylight. Dealer found the voltage to be "low" and replaced the battery. 
6000 mi VSA light was on. The brake switch was replaced. 
4000 mi Navigation screen and backup camera will not turn on when starting car. Problem is intermittent. Dealer fixed problem with interior lighting in center stack which would not light up at full brightness and flicker at lower levels. 
8200 mi Blown driver side speaker Blown driver side speaker 
12000 mi Door speaker had static/crackle sound. Replaced under warranty 
30000 mi Intermittent light on passenger seat heat switch. Repaired under warranty. 
11780 mi burnt out seat heater bulb 
14880 mi Trunk can be opened exclusively with remote control. 
46300 mi Backup camera would occasionally not turn on while backing up. No trouble code was detectable and I had to take it to the dealership while it was malfunctioning to prove that it was faulty. Technician has to consult tech center hotline. 
88300 mi Navi/ backup camera system would rarely not work. Dealer/ Acura technical assistance hotline diagnosed the problem as a "faulty HFL control unit". Covered under an extended warranty, if not covered then the cost would be approx. $1,400. 

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2010 Acura TSX Electrical Problems

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