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Acura TSX repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 1129 repairs.
Acura TSX suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 152 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Acura TSX 4dr Wagon
201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 55000 mi US $590 |
Bushing on front passenger control arm slightly torn. Thought it contributed to vibration problem and occasional pinging noise. |
| 66000 mi | Replaced right front wheel bearing. |
| 112000 mi US $1800 |
Power Steering Failed |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2012 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 74000 mi US $1500 |
Power Steering Control Module failed |
2012 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 79000 mi US $443 |
Tie Rod on Drivers side was replaced after failing State inspection. |
| 79000 mi US $206 |
Replaced left front outer tie rod |
2011 Acura TSX 4dr Wagon
201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 198123 mi US $200 |
Replaced both front wheel bearings |
| 207123 mi US $600 |
Front left wheel bearing replaced- again |
| 210000 mi US $200 |
Right rear wheel bearing noise . R&R both rear wheel bearings with new Timkin |
| 99000 mi | Electronic power steering stopped working, covered under Honda extended warranty. Replaced EPS unit. |
2011 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 55000 mi | Wheel bearing right passenger front |
2010 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 34380 mi | Front compliance bushings replaced by Acura at vehicle purchase. They stated that they both had signs of cracking. |
2010 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 130000 mi US $1100 |
Front driver side wheel bearing failed |
| 44000 mi | Control arms bad from factory |
| 82000 mi US $1300 |
Rear struts replaced |
2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 40300 mi | Car pulled to left while driving. Technician could not replicate problem, and car checked out OK on alignment machine. |
| 79000 mi | control arm assembly, passenger side |
2009 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 95000 mi | Driver's side upper ball joint worn |
2008 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 90000 mi US $3000 |
Basically a brand new front end on the car. Ball joints, tie rod ends, All upper & lower control arm bushings replaced (mostly proactively, compliance bushings only really req'd) Replaced shock absorbers, and springs with custom ground control coilovers on koni yellows. Shocks were worn, but 'ok' a non discerning driver likely would have put off. |
| 144000 mi US $400 |
Wheel bearing |
| 59000 mi US $375 |
Suspension |
| 147000 mi | Bushings worn out on both front suspension arms |
2008 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 58000 mi | Bad bearing in rear left wheel, covered under powertrain warranty. |
| 66000 mi | Control arm bushing was cracked and so there were creaking sounds every time car moved from a stop or turned. Both bushings were replaced. |
| 96940 mi C $100 |
Problem with rear suspension squeaking when going over bumps. Problem could not be solved and will require another trip for more extensive check. |
| 122420 mi C $700 |
Power steering hose was leaking power steering fluid. |
| 135000 mi US $400 |
Replace front bushings |
| 75000 mi US $350 |
Rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced. |
| 80000 mi US $1300 |
replaced power steering rack. Should not fail with so little mileage! |
| 65000 mi | Compliance bushing on control arms were dry rotten. Replaced under extended warranty. Had to pay for alignment. |
| 133261 mi US $1476 |
Replaced front & rear strut assemblies. Just preventative - no squeaking and no leaking according to the technician - with 133,000 miles I did it as a preventative measure! |
| 108000 mi US $600 |
Both front control arm bushings had worn down. It was better to buy new control arms than to replace and have to repack bushings alone. Yes, I was able to verify the issue myself. |
| 94000 mi US $226 |
Replaced right rear control arm due to excessive negative camber. |
| 38000 mi | wheel noise - replaced bearing |
2007 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 85000 mi US $500 |
Power steering fluid leaking. Hose replaced |
| 145040 mi C $400 |
Lower right ball joint replaced so alignment could be corrected. |
| 148180 mi C $240 |
Power steering reservoir cracked, replaced. |
| 171430 mi C $900 |
Replaced left lower ball joint, right upper control arm and rear sway bar links and bushings. |
| 116800 mi US $185 |
Passenger rear wheel bearing was making noise. Replaced both rear wheel hub/bearing assemblies. |
2007 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 44000 mi | At normal operating temperature, suspected power steering pump shudder and moan during low speed parking lot maneuvers. Dealer kept vehicle overnight but could not replicate problem. No repair. |
| 49000 mi | Steering made a rubbing or grinding sound when the wheel was turned sharply while in reverse. Dealer found and replaced a broken power steering cooler. However, noise still returns from time to time. |
| 91000 mi US $1300 |
Sudden Power steering rack failure with loss of power assist. Replaced rack. |
| 43800 mi US $350 |
Power steering pump seal failure with fluid loss after steering rack replacement last month. Rebuilt PS pump. |
| 137500 mi US $600 |
Oil leaked on ground. Shop identified the issue with the power steering pump and replaced it |
| 206000 mi US $385 |
steering pump leaking hose was replaced |
| 209000 mi US $788 |
front struts |
| 179000 mi US $40 |
The power steering O-ring failed and air was in the power steering pump. Caused a whining noise. Replaced the O-Ring ($1 part) and diagnosed problem. |
| 41000 mi US $75 |
Broken front passenger end link (whatever Honda calls them…). Problem was discovered when doing a thorough look over during an oil change by a friend (i.e. it was otherwise symptom free). Repair took only a few minutes, but removing the original 2 bolts took about 1/2 hour. Part was replaced with OEM end link and flange nuts (since originals were cross threaded). |
2006 Acura TSX
Engine not specified
| 62000 mi US $200 |
Power steering rack replaced. Problem discovered during replacement of recall item (power steering hose). Also replace rear brakes (my expense). Dealer provided loaner car for the entire weekend as I live in another city. |
2006 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 77500 mi | Upper links are loose. Tables are loose. Rear sway bar bushings need replacement. |
| 85560 mi | Rear sway bar apparently "disconnected" |
| 97340 mi C $450 |
Replace right-front wheel bearing Both front upper A-arms about to fail |
| 102920 mi | Power steering leaks. Have to add fluid regularly. |
| 54200 mi US $1100 |
Leaking power steering rack was replaced. |
| 96000 mi | power steering fluid was leaking, and there was a safety recall from about 5 years ago still open. they fixed it free of charge. |
| 42160 mi | Installed new left and right rear wheel hubs and bearings under warranty. |
| 76820 mi C $150 |
replaced right front tie rod end < cracked rubber boot> |
| 108500 mi C $1500 |
lower ball joints, left tie rod end, rear sway bar end links, brake fluid, ecu corrosion cover recall, |
| 148000 mi US $160 |
Rear toe alignment. Frozen. Replaced with camber kit. |
| 105000 mi US $15 |
Eccentric bolt rusted tight, had to have new control arm and eccentric bolt installed to achieve proper alignment. Would have been significantly more expensive, but shop ending up waiving most of the cost because of some errors delaying fix |
| 82500 mi | Power steering hose leaking PS fluid. Repaired under a recall. |
2006 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 125000 mi US $1800 |
Broken power steering pump. Common problem |
| 125500 mi US $2000 |
Steering rack replacement, cost together with the seal |
| 76880 mi C $180 |
Replacement of front-passenger lower ball-joint. |
| 154000 mi US $400 |
power steering pump |
| 189000 mi US $500 |
power steering pump replaced |
| 192000 mi US $1100 |
replace rack and pinion system |
| 119000 mi | TSB for power steering hose leak. Had never had problems and did not receive TSB originally years ago but when leak started I took it in and they fixed for no charge. |
| 93000 mi US $110 |
Replaced one sway bar end link |
| 155000 mi US $200 |
Power steering line leak. |
| 127410 mi C $300 |
Front right bushing |
| 112000 mi US $285 |
Excessive steering wheel wobble at highway speeds. Right front upper control arm replaced. |
| 57960 mi C $360 |
bushings.both sides |
| 114000 mi US $460 |
Had to replace left upper control arm. |
| 86500 mi US $290 |
Rear wheel bearings were going bad. Replaced with Timken's bought off Amazon |
| 45000 mi | Hole in power steering hose. Power steering hose replaced. |
| 102200 mi US $1078 |
Power steering broke and I had to get rack and pinion replaced |
| 34000 mi US $776 |
Added (not replaced) rear-end alignment kit. The 2006 TSX does not provide for camber alignment. Before kit, tire life was limited to 17,000 miles. Alignment on both wheels changed from 0.6 degrees to 0.0 degrees. |
| 75800 mi US $300 |
Tie rods, transmission fluid flush |
| 81300 mi | struts |
| 131700 mi US $600 |
Hard steering, steering wheel kick back |
| 41600 mi US $600 |
Power steering fluid leak. Return hose was replaced. |
2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 152000 mi | when preparing the car to sell, discovered the rear sway bar endlink attachment on the frame had broken its weld - did not fix it |
| 35000 mi US $150 |
My power steering pump has continued to whine even after initial replacment and bleeding the power steering fluid. This time, they replaced the Powersteering belts. I still feel it's the Power steering pump and the issue, albeit better, is not all fixed |
| 62500 mi US $450 |
Power steering pump needed to be replaced after noticed a whining noise when making sharp turns at low engine speed. Also fixed power steering hose recall and replaced power steering belt. |
| 114000 mi US $285 |
Right passenger wheel bearing replaced |
| 117000 mi US $1500 |
Compliance bushings split in front suspension, replaced. Also 120000 service |
| 115940 mi C $280 |
Sway bar end links replaced due to noise |
| 83700 mi US $152 |
They found both rear struts were leaking and replaced them under my extended warranty. |
| 116000 mi US $780 |
The found back front end bushings |
| 120500 mi US $1680 |
Power steering pump had gotten noisy and was leaking. The replaced the pump and flushed the power steering fluid. 120K service was also performed. |
| 90000 mi US $1900 |
Steering rack leaking. Replaced steering rack assembly and performed alignment. |
2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 73000 mi US $1500 |
Wheel bearing |
| 57660 mi | squeaking noise from rear suspension. Used silicon lubricate on rear sway bar bushings to eliminate noise. |
| 133800 mi C $400 |
Lower Control Arms Replaced, FSB Endlinks and bushings replaced |
| 82000 mi US $150 |
Replaced all 4 shocks and struts. |
| 127000 mi US $120 |
negative camber for 4th time, bushing seized, needs to be replaced |
| 137020 mi C $100 |
high pressure power steering line replaced - was leaking slowly |
| 140740 mi C $250 |
replaced power steering pump with a cardone select unit from rockauto - took two tries since the first replacement was noisy |
| 231000 mi US $700 |
worn, replaced as a wear item |
| 120000 mi US $500 |
Needed new shocks |
| 107500 mi US $80 |
replaced upper left front control arm due to loose ball joint |
| 82000 mi US $370 |
During car alignment was told rear toe cams were frozen. Went to mechanic who couldn't free them but lubricated and had me come back the following week. The lubrication freed them up and they were removed and new bolts and control arms were installed. Parts were ordered the day I first brought the car in. |
| 98000 mi US $277 |
Replace front upper control arm on drivers side. |
| 106000 mi US $750 |
Replacement of front struts. |
| 136000 mi | Loose tie-rod |
| 154300 mi US $400 |
2nd problem was repacking wheel bearings. |
2005 Acura TSX 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 47000 mi | Suddenly without warning my car stopped being able to use its power steering. Went to dealer and they couldn't "find anything". Car had to be taken in a second time, weeks later, when power steering fluid leaking on garage floor. Problem diagnosed as a car returned for power steering fluid leak. Dealership replaced steering rack. |
2004 Acura TSX
Engine not specified
2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 147000 mi US $50 |
replaced right inner tie rod end. |
| 162000 mi | right front sway bar link broke. Replaced both sides myself for $50 in parts. |
| 177000 mi US $400 |
Replaced upper ball joints. Right was worn badly. |
| 194000 mi US $100 |
R&R power steering pump. very noisy when cold and then would quit in sharp turns- exit ramps... Flushed old oil from system. |
| 196000 mi | Found right upper ball joint loose. Previously replaced 20,000 miles ago. Part under warrenty- replaced at no cost for part. |
| 202800 mi US $200 |
Replaced sway bar links and bushings. difficult to do the bushings- extra time needed. solved clunking. replaced front shock struts and bushings. |
| 85000 mi US $250 |
Power steering pump replaced but rack and pinion still leaking |
| 137000 mi | Power steering leak never fixed. |
| 56300 mi US $1265 |
Front struts replaced during repairs as struts locked-up. See "Honda ServiceNews" (12/09): "Dampers Lock Up After Lowering Vehicle on a Rack." Damper lock-up is a wear & tear issue that can occur over time, especially in hot-weather ar |
| 105000 mi US $850 |
Rack and pinion noisy. Not leaking but prompting replacment soon and inner tie rods as well |
| 149 mi US $330 |
Lower control arms replaced. Upgraded complaince bushings to PCI and had pressed in back in September. |
| 92000 mi US $200 |
Groaning, creaking noise from front end. Usual causes such as ball joints, tie rods, shocks were eliminated. Suspected steering rack but not conclusive. Decided to live with the noise. |
| 93000 mi | Groaning, creaking noise from front end. |
| 69000 mi US $150 |
Right Front Inner Tie Rod replacement |
| 81000 mi US $400 |
Front and rear stabilizer links are worn and squeak when going over road imperfections. |
| 86000 mi | Power Steering Pump Replaced (Warranty) Front Compliance Bushings Replaced (Warranty) CD Changer Replaced (Warranty) |
| 140000 mi US $950 |
Power steering failed. Rack and pinion had developed a leak. Dealer quoted $2600 to replace. Independent Honda mechanic charged around $1000. |
| 155000 mi C $500 |
Rear bearing |
| 148180 mi C $3000 |
high pressure power steering hose replaced. |
| 161200 mi C $1700 |
Replace drivers side rear main wheel bearing. |
| 156000 mi US $200 |
Needed new Drivers Side Ball Joint - Did myself. Inner and Outer tie rods needed to be replaced. Alignment also done as well. |
| 167900 mi | Lower control arms were replaced as they were worn. |
| 189100 mi US $170 |
Rear Wheel bearing went out. Decided to replace both of them at same time. |
| 192000 mi US $100 |
Rear Upper control arm (left & right). Ball joint connected to knuckle was worn out. Found out when going to get an alignment. |
2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 102000 mi US $1040 |
Inner CV joints |
| 207700 mi C $195 |
one rear bearing failed , replace both the rear bearing with After market parts total parts cost 180$ |
| 209560 mi C $250 |
Change the link and Bushing of the sway bar Power steering Pump rebuilt , seals and bearing replace. |
| 55000 mi US $400 |
Rear wheel bearings, diagnosed & ordered one day (about an hour). New rear wheel bearings installed. |
| 57000 mi US $354 |
Repaired and replaced rear stabilizer bar end links |
| 59000 mi | purchased used. Front driver-side wheel bearings replaced within a week for free (dealership 3mo/3,000mi warranty). |
| 163000 mi US $500 |
passenger rear wheel bearing |
| 172000 mi US $500 |
left rear wheel bearing |
| 192000 mi US $900 |
Leaking power steering fluid, replaced hoses/housing |
| 67000 mi US $400 |
Power steering fluid leak because of small hole in power steering return line. |
| 88900 mi US $200 |
Replaced rear sway bars. |
| 62000 mi US $675 |
power steering pump failure |
| 160000 mi US $500 |
failed bearing |
| 77800 mi €1200 |
Left and right suspension arms |
| 102800 mi €1 |
Replacing stabilisation rubbers |
| 118420 mi €200 |
Rubber bushings were broken. |
| 148000 mi US $200 |
Replaced power steering pump |
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