Worst 2008 Acura TSX Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Electrical Faults
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Acura TSX.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 16 | 1 | — | 77,569 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Power Steering Fluid | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Acura TSX
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~243,508 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 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.
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2008 Acura TSX — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Acura TSX reliable?
What are common problems with the 2008 Acura TSX?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Acura TSX?
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Does the 2008 Acura TSX have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2008 Acura TSX?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Acura TSX reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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