Worst 2005 Acura Tsx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
STEERING
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Acura Tsx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 16 | 5 | — | 130,010 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | — | — | 124,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | 77,600 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 118,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 82,080 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 145,915 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 126,250 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 91,000 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 | — | — | 27,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 119,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 71,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 7,163 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 7,163 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 48,239 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 7,163 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 175,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | 27,000 mi |
Recalls for 2005 Acura Tsx
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~319,761 vehicles.
Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle's carpeting, which is in contact with the vehicle's engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). As a result, the ECU case may experience rust or corrosion. This damage may potentially cause the engine to stall.
Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle's carpeting, which is in contact with the vehicle's engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). As a result, the ECU case may experience rust or corrosion. This damage may potentially cause the engine to stall.
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 ACURA TSX PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 25, 2002 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008. PROLONGED HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY AND MAY CAUSE THE HOSE TO CRACK AND LEAK POWER STEERING OIL.
Other Acura Tsx Years
Wider context: See the full Acura Tsx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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