| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2012 Acura TSX repairs by problem area
Chart based on 62 repairs.
Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Acura TSX
Engine not specified
| Acura TSX in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 2016 42200 mi |
Replace battery just before warranty expired | ||
2012 Acura TSX 4dr Wagon
201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura TSX in California, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 2016 50000 mi |
Master Cylinder | ||
| Acura TSX in Texas, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2013 17700 mi |
A clunk sound began to appear from the right front, going over bumps which really extended the suspension. Does not come from left. Dealer said they found something to tighten up, and noise went away. Pretty much the most minimal of repairs. | ||
| Nov 2013 27800 mi |
Symptom was a clunk when right front suspension extended a lot. Hard to reproduce, but dealer tried extra hard and did. Was TSB out on this, some parts replaced. Would have been 1500 if out of warranty, they told me. | ||
| Aug 2014 36000 mi |
TPMS, tire pressure monitoring system. Occasionally would report not working on a long trip. Dealer has a T.S.B. on this but service guy did nothing beyond plugging a tire. Actual problem is communication with the sensor. | ||
| Nov 2014 39000 mi |
The old story: at 3 years, the battery died. One chilly morning it would not start. | ||
| Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015 21300 mi |
A piece of trim attached to the door came loose and our local mechanic repaired. | ||
| Acura TSX in California, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2015 12700 mi |
Power tailgate would not open. Closing still worked. Manual functions still worked. Solution was to replace the tailgate latch. | ||
| Acura TSX in California, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 2016 67000 mi US $1100 |
Rock made a hole in AC system. Compressor burned out | ||
| Jun 2018 112000 mi US $1800 |
Power Steering Failed | ||
| Acura TSX in Iowa, United States Sep 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 2016 53000 mi |
A piece of trim around the windshield flew off on the highway. This was a known problem with a TSB on earlier TSX's. Car out of warranty, dealer not helpful. Parts really shouldn't fly off your car should they? | ||
| Acura TSX in California, United States Apr 2016 - Feb 2021 | |||
| Aug 2016 65000 mi |
tire pressure sensor | ||
| Dec 2016 70000 mi US $1000 |
new brakes | ||
| Sep 2018 97000 mi US $700 |
#2 Coil fail and battery | ||
| Acura TSX in Texas, United States May 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014 | Bluetooth went out struts on rear door went out; hatch did not fully open | ||
| Feb 2014 22000 mi |
blue tooth no worky | ||
| Jul 2014 26000 mi |
Dealer could never replicate the problem with the Bluetooth, so we got rid of the car. | ||
| Acura TSX in Connecticut, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Apr 2015 35700 mi |
Outside thermometer not working properly. | ||
| Sep 2017 74325 mi US $66 |
They trouble shot the electrical problem. Couldn't find anything. Problem still persists. | ||
| Acura TSX in Texas, United States Feb 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018 62000 mi US $700 |
Replaced starter and battery | ||
| Acura TSX in New York, United States Aug 2012 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jan 2014 35500 mi |
Driver side windshield trim became partially unglued. Sticking out, It added wind noise, but could also pose a danger to others if it fell off on the highway. | ||
| May 2015 42000 mi US $590 |
Minor ATF leak in transmission lines. Dealer ordered replacement pipe and hose. Provided loaner car for the day. | ||
| May 2016 55000 mi US $590 |
Vibration felt in chassis during brisk acceleration which grew worse over time. Needed to replace both front drive shafts. Bushing on front passenger control arm slightly torn. Thought it contributed to vibration problem and occasional pinging noise. | ||
| Feb 2022 128000 mi US $25 |
Noticed oil consumption, about 1/2 quart every 5000 miles. Topped off oil. | ||
| Acura TSX in Illinois, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 2012 10000 mi |
The latch that releases the folding rear seat broke, dealer ordered a part to replace and fix | ||
| Jul 2013 22700 mi |
Driver's side windshield trim began to separate/lose adhesive | ||
| Dec 2015 41000 mi |
Driver's side window regulator auto up function not working | ||
| Acura TSX in Florida, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Oct 2014 8200 mi |
A/C not cooling as well as 1-2 months ago, suspected refrigerant leak so took to dealer; they recharged refrigerant but car has to go back in a week to a month so they can locate refrigerant leak by finding dye added in refrigerant recharge. | ||
| Acura TSX in Illinois, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Dec 2015 66000 mi |
Replaced right front wheel bearing. Replaced intermediate shaft. | ||
| Acura TSX in Tennessee, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2017 52000 mi |
Replaced transmission fluid | ||
2012 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 2018 74000 mi US $1500 |
Power Steering Control Module failed | ||
| Acura TSX in Michigan, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 2014 44000 mi |
Accessory drive belt missing one groove | ||
| Oct 2016 73000 mi US $125 |
Brake fluid sensor (float switch) stuck causing false low brake fluid indicator. | ||
2012 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura TSX in Tennessee, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2017 47000 mi |
Replacement of airbag under recall. | ||
| Acura TSX in North Carolina, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 2017 45000 mi US $220 |
Replaced driver and passenger door lock actuators. Had been intermittently failing. Car was out of 12 months CPO warranty but Acura covered 75% as goodwill. | ||
| Acura TSX in Virginia, United States Mar 2017 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Apr 2018 79000 mi US $443 |
Tie Rod on Drivers side was replaced after failing State inspection. Timing chain making noise during cold start-up. | ||
| Acura TSX in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 2017 54000 mi US $100 |
Replaced cracked driver side view mirror glass. Cracked when turned on defroster in cold weather. | ||
| Jul 2021 74000 mi US $720 |
Replaced 1 Front rotor and brake pads. Replaced 1 Rear rotor and brake pads. | ||
| Sep 2021 76000 mi US $500 |
The VTC Oil Control Solenoid Valve was replaced. | ||
| Jul 2022 79000 mi US $206 |
Replaced left front outer tie rod | ||
| Acura TSX in New York, United States Jan 2015 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Feb 2015 27000 mi |
Trunk leak. Seal replaced. Battery died at 3 years 27000 miles. | ||
| Acura TSX in Alberta, Canada Aug 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Dec 2013 11780 mi |
Engine temperature took a long time to reach proper operating temperature in colder weather (-30C) and coolant level was below min. line. Coolant system was flushed and bled and thermostat replaced. | ||
| Acura TSX in Maryland, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2014 22000 mi |
Battery replaced under warranty. Problem identified by dealer shop while car in for oil change. No symptoms were occurring. | ||
| Dec 2016 48000 mi |
Battery failed 12 months after a previous warranty replacement. | ||
| Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2012 4000 mi |
1-inch cut in headliner on delivery. Attempt at repair unsatisfactory; headliner then replaced. | ||
| Oct 2012 5300 mi |
Loud passenger-side dashboard rattle especially at highway speed. Dealer made an adjustment. Noise not fixed. | ||
| Nov 2012 7100 mi |
Persistent passenger-side dash rattle. (second trip) Dealer test drove but could not replicate for long enough to diagnose. | ||
| Jan 2013 12000 mi |
Glovebox lock was inoperable (incorrectly keyed) since delivery. Lock reset to work with car's keys. | ||
| Aug 2014 41000 mi |
Car has developed a persistent "pop" sound from below driver's door when going over bumps and around corners . Dealer believes may be a problem with unibody weld, but unable to isolate it on this trip. | ||
| Sep 2014 46000 mi |
Back to the dealer for the popping sound from driver door. Dealer was able to replicate and investigated. Techs contacted Acura for information and documented the problem for future warranty purposes, but unable to identify a cause or fix | ||
| Jun 2015 62000 mi |
Diagnosis of ongoing noise from driver's door and/or frame under door. Dealer performed a repair per a TSB about unibody welds. Noise remains and if anything has worsened. | ||
| Sep 2015 68000 mi |
FINALLY resolved the ongoing popping noise near the driver's door. After about three weeks with the car, they tracked it down to a seat track that was flexing and not fitting correctly. Replacing the seat track fixed it for good. | ||
| Acura TSX in New York, United States Aug 2012 - May 2015 | |||
| Jun 2014 59000 mi |
minor transmission leak, possibly related to a road hazard, but covered under warranty | ||
| May 2015 72000 mi |
tire pressure sensors repeatedly failing | ||
| Acura TSX in Illinois, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 2015 44000 mi |
Occasionally car will not start. | ||
| Dec 2015 46000 mi |
Bad park sensor caused some no start issues. Sensor replaced under warranty. | ||
| Acura TSX in Quebec, Canada Mar 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Nov 2015 43400 mi |
Slight swooshing sound during light acceleration. No effect on performance. | ||
See TrueDelta's information for all Acura models.
