2011 Acura TSX Acura TSX 2011

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2011 Acura TSX repairs by problem area

Engine (11%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (48%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (4%)

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2011 Acura TSX electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Acura TSX 4dr Wagon

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

73974 mi

US $298
Replaced battery Replaced Bluetooth microphone due to static noise. Fixed the problem. 
43000 mi Battery died. Dealer tested & determined batt. was bad. Replaced under factory warranty for no cost. Advised other electrical issue may have killed battery, but so far I've encountered no other problems. I think it was just the battery. 
76000 mi Battery would die intermittently. Dealer kept the car over night and determined that the battery was bad. Replaced under warranty. 
90000 mi

US $100
Front headlight burned out. Needed to drop the bumper from the car and remove the battery in order to access the bulbs to change them. Ordered bulbs online, $100 for the pair. 
92000 mi

US $65
Bluetooth failed. Dealer estimate to repair/replace $1850. Bought used Bluetooth module on ebay for $65. Referenced existing TSB for repair. 
15580 mi

US $130
Diagnosed, replaced TPMS sensor. $30 Part $88 
198123 mi

US $300
Replaced compressor due to clutch failure Replaced condenser Recharged 
16700 mi ABS & stability control lights came on after battery wouldn't start car. Booster started. But after 2 days, these lights would not go off. Dealer said it was a bad battery which they replaced under warranty. 
79000 mi

US $400
AC was not keeping up in hot weather. They added freon and put a dye in the system to see where the leak might be. 
65349 mi

US $300
A/C recharge 
98000 mi

US $1200
Starter failing, drawing too much current. Window motors/locks damaged (related to that). 
48000 mi

US $75
Right low beam headlight HID light failed. 

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2011 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

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

128340 mi

C $200
Driver side HID burnt out. Had to drop bumper to replace. 
145000 mi

US $1000
Compressor had to be replaced 
9920 mi Handsfree mic doesn't work properly on an intermitent fashion. Dealer won't replace the part as it is functional when the car is at the dealer. I guess I have to leave with a non-reliable handsfree system. 
48180 mi The CD player would make a loud humming noise when the engine was turned on or off 
31000 mi Hands Free Link keeps deleting the phone pairing after a few weeks, sometimes just a few days. Dealer replaced the HFL unit and there's a TSB associated 
60000 mi The right passenger window switch was not working consistently - glass went down rather than up sometimes and would not halt at partial open positions. Switch was "reset", glass was lubed and it seems to be working properly now. No parts replaced. 
30000 mi Battery dead due to cold weather. Battery was replaced. Bad battery also seemed to cause problems with handsfree link which have been resolved now. Handfree link not working properly. Problem seemed to have disappeared when battery was replaced. 
18400 mi Needed a new battery. 
31000 mi Bluetooth inoperative - replaced unit 
31500 mi Bluetooth fixed on second try. They replaced the microphone this time. 
45000 mi

US $700
Battery test failed. Dealer replaced battery under warranty. 

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2011 Acura TSX 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

49000 mi The vehicle was not putting out as much heat on the drivers side as it was on the passenger side. This was not verified, diagnosed, or repaired by the dealership. 

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2011 Acura TSX Electrical Problems

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