Acura TSX Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Acura TSX model year (2004–2014) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Acura TSX Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 108 complaints
8 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 133
4 recalls · 74 complaints
Top issue: STEERING
Problem score: 86
5 recalls · 47 complaints
4 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 70
Best Acura TSX Years to Buy
1 recall · 5 complaints
Main area: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 8
2 recalls · 12 complaints
Main area: STEERING
Problem score: 18
2 recalls · 15 complaints
Main area: STEERING
Problem score: 25
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Acura TSX — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 8 | Excellent |
| 2013 | 2 | 22 | 2 | — | 32 | Good |
| 2012 | 4 | 74 | — | — | 86 | Caution |
| 2011 | 5 | 27 | 1 | — | 44 | Good |
| 2010 | 5 | 47 | 4 | — | 70 | Caution |
| 2009 | 5 | 45 | 2 | — | 64 | Caution |
| 2008 | 2 | 15 | 2 | — | 25 | Good |
| 2007 | 2 | 12 | — | — | 18 | Good |
| 2006 | 3 | 42 | 1 | — | 53 | Caution |
| 2005 | 3 | 26 | — | — | 35 | Good |
| 2004 | 3 | 108 | 8 | — | 133 | Avoid |
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: 2014Mid-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 CautionOlder 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 2004 Acura TSX if possible. It has 3 recalls, 108 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 133 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year TSX to buy?+
The 2014 Acura TSX is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 8. It has only 1 recall and 5 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which TSX has the fewest problems?+
The 2014, 2007, 2008 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.
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