Acura TSX Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Acura TSX — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014Best | Excellent | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | Service Brakes | Full report → |
| 2013 | Good | 4 | 22 | 2 | 2 | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2012 | Avoid | 5 | 74 | 5 | — | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2011 | Good | 5 | 27 | 2 | 1 | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2010 | Caution | 5 | 47 | 6 | 4 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2009 | Caution | 4 | 45 | 4 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2008 | Good | 3 | 15 | 2 | 2 | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2007 | Good | 3 | 12 | 2 | — | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2006 | Caution | 3 | 42 | 5 | 1 | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2005 | Good | 4 | 26 | 1 | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2004Worst | Avoid | 4 | 108 | 11 | 8 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
11 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Acura TSX Problems
Based on 423 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Acura TSX Reliability
What year TSX has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2004 Acura TSX had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 108 complaints and 4 safety recalls. See the full 2004 report for specific defects.
Is the Acura TSX reliable?
The Acura TSX has accumulated 423 owner-filed complaints and 42 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2014 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used TSX.
What are the most common TSX problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Steering (111 reports), Air Bags (72 reports), Electrical System (38 reports), Service Brakes (27 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my TSX has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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