Acura TSX Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Q: What year TSX should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA recall and complaint data, the 2010 Acura TSX has the most documented problems with a problem score of 15 — driven by 5 recalls, 0 complaints.

Q: What is the best year TSX to buy?

The 2007 Acura TSX is the best-scoring year in our analysis with a problem score of only 6, meaning 2 recalls and 0 complaints on record.

Q: Which TSX has the fewest problems?

The 2007, 2008, 2004 model years have the fewest reported problems in the NHTSA database. Always verify a specific vehicle's history with a VIN report before purchasing.

Every Acura TSX model year (2004–2014) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

Years Tracked

Total Recalls

Total Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

Acura TSX Years to Avoid

#1 WORST

2010

5 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 15

#2 WORST

2012

5 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 15

#3 WORST

2009

4 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 12

Best Acura TSX Years to Buy

#1 BEST

2007

2 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 6

#2 BEST

2008

2 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 6

#3 BEST

2004

3 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 9

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Acura TSX — Year-by-Year Problem Report

Year	Recalls	Injuries	Deaths	Problem Score	Verdict
2014	3	—	—	9	Caution
2013	4	—	—	12	Avoid
2012	5	—	—	15	Avoid
2011	4	—	—	12	Avoid
2010	5	—	—	15	Avoid
2009	4	—	—	12	Avoid
2008	2	—	—	6	Caution
2007	2	—	—	6	Caution
2006	3	—	—	9	Caution
2005	3	—	—	9	Caution
2004	3	—	—	9	Caution

All 11 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.

Acura TSX Shopping Guide by Era

2013–2017

Best: 2014

Mid-decade TSX units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2014 shows the lowest problem count for this era.

Pre-2013

Proceed with Caution

Older TSX models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year TSX should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2010 Acura TSX if possible. It has 5 recalls, 0 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 15 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year TSX to buy?+

The 2007 Acura TSX is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 6. It has only 2 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which TSX has the fewest problems?+

The 2007, 2008, 2004 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

More Acura TSX Research

Reliability Score

Overall reliability rating and score breakdown for the Acura TSX.

Common Problems

Full breakdown of every reported defect for the Acura TSX.

Check a Specific Acura TSX VIN

Model-year rankings show statistical risk. A VIN-specific report reveals the individual vehicle's full history — accidents, odometer rollbacks, auction records, and open recall status.

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