2009 Acura TSX Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2009	Acura TSX	34 TSXs, 8.4 months of data per TSX, average 45700 miles First model year of the second-generation TSX.42	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs see lemon odds

Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	4000		First odometer entry
Aug	2009	5000	0	drivers door handle hard to open door
Apr	2010	9000	0	Driver door latch mechanism faulty
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	2000		First odometer entry
Sep	2008	3000	0	Intermittent "pinging". The problem was not able to be duplicated at the dealer and therefore was not addressed.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Vermont, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	18000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	18300	0	Pads dragging on rear rotors
Jun	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	52000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	55000	0	Was advised by representative at Acura's corporate office to take car back in again after repeated complaints about odometer. Dealer said they could not replicate. Hired a lemon law attorney.
Jun	2011	56000	70	Car was running 1 quart low on oil after approx 2000 miles of driving. Took into shop, verified it was running low but gave no reason or issue. Car failed state emissions inspection due to problem with camshaft. Believe the oil consumption problems previously experienced were related to this problem.

 

Acura TSX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	40000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	42000	0	4th gear started grinding, 4th gear synchro was faulty. Dealership disassembled transmission & replaced 3rd & 4th gear. Also had to replace a speaker in the door & both sides of the windshield's exterior trim. All covered under warranty.
Mar	2013	49000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	34100		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	37200	66	Burning oil. Oil change done, need to go back after 1000km.
Nov	2012	38420	0	Dealer measured oil consumption since last visit (approx 1 liter). Will call back once repair approved by Acura Canada. Likely will rebuild engine (not sure of details). Waiting for call back.
Dec	2012	39060	0	Same... measured oil consumption again... 1.3l in 900km. Still waiting. Getting annoyed.
Mar	2013	40300		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2013	38000		First odometer entry
May	2013	43000	450	At around 35,000 miles, my front rotors showing signs of warpage whenever I applied brakes. Having done brakes before, I decided to put non-OEM, EBC rotors and pads(green stuff)myself. All went smoothly and not troubles to report

 

Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2013	24800		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	24800	380	Interior - audio side door speaker replaced, then mirror (tweeter) speaker was replaced. They were distorting sound and buzzing. Covered by warranty.

 

Acura TSX in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	10000		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	26700	500	Change Oil and filter - no charge Sub-woofer replacement (damaged) - no charge Engine Air Filter replacement - $45 Interior Pollen Filter replacement - $125 Rear brake pad replacement & rotor re-surfacing - $270
Feb	2013	79000	0	Windshield trim had been coming loose for about four months when I received a recall notice for this issue.
Mar	2013	79000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	40000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	41000	0	Car pulled to left while driving. Technician could not replicate problem, and car checked out OK on alignment machine.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	8000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	14700	0	Front passenger speaker replaced due to crackling audio. This repair did not fix the problem. I suspect a problem with the bluetooth antenna and plan to have this looked at again.
Oct	2011	22000	0	Bluetooth handsfree link reception poor (static). Shop replaced Bluetooth HFL module. Problem persists.
Sep	2012	29000	300	Noisy, squealing brakes. Replaced on rear.
Mar	2013	33000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2009	9000	0	Minor interior parts buzzing in overhead console and driver's door.
Jan	2011	45000	200	certain accords and acura tsx's have had issues with premature rear brake wear. Mine was one of them.
Oct	2011	61000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Nevada, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	2000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	37000	0	Shelf on the interior side of the glovebox broke. Dealer stuck it back in, but it fell back down. Waiting to take back to dealer still.
Oct	2012	50300	0	Interior glove box shelf got repaired after taking it back. Handbrake became engaged past limit and got stuck. Needed to be towed to dealership and new handbrake lever installed.
Mar	2013	58000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	0		First odometer entry
May	2009	6000	0	Right bottom speaker blew out. Extended warrant covered it. Misc charges was for tire rotation
Apr	2010	24000	0	Front passenger side speaker sounded like it was cracked. Both speakers were in good condition. However, vibration still exists on that side. I need to take it back into the dealer - something vibrating behind the door lever under panel.
Jun	2010	28000	300	Door panel was vibrating when music was on. fixed by properly refitting door.
Nov	2010	38000	0	Driver side speaker replaced
May	2013	98000	1700	Caliper pins were frozen. Calipers, brakes and rotors had to be changed. Front rotors were worn out...though it was changed recently - at about 75k miles. Warranty paid for some expenses but majority was out of pocket.

 

Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	26000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	29000	0	Dealer offered to replace rear pads because of wear.

 

Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	66000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	68000	0	Both front windshield Mouldings replaced after right side began to detach while driving. Left side was the second replacement as a precaution (2 yrs ago for the first time).
Mar	2013	85000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	32000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	32000	0	Front Center Speaker completely gone, no sound at all. Dealer is schedule to replace it for free since my car is CPO.

 

Acura TSX in Nevada, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2009	7000	0	ping sound described by Honda Japan as a post combustion sound differing from actual ping. A more sensitive knock sensor, ECU reflash and trans tune performed
Aug	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	33000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	33000	0	Variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator was defective. Replace same per TSB.

 

Acura TSX in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	18000	0	Front door speakers replaced due to rattle.
Apr	2013	23000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	4000		First odometer entry
Jan	2009	7000	0	Nav screen blank (black) on startup. no reverse camera, radio, navigational display. (Everything works, just can't see anything)
Mar	2009	8000	0	Faulty screen replaced.
Mar	2013	61000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	2000		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	3000	0	The trunk: I can hear a cranky noise from the right-hand side of the lid when I lift it up or try to close it. Front cup holder: It is not that easy to open the lid. When I push on the lid it sometimes gets stuck in the middle of swinging open. I came by the next Friday, which was October 17th. The dealership gave me a new front cup holder, which is they had ordered for me last week. On the driver’s door, there is a distinct gap between the door interior panel and the door itself. I could easily look through the gap and see some electric circuits inside. The motor of my 2009 TSX automatic makes a rattling/knocking/pinging noise coming from the front around 2000-2500 rpm when accelerating.
Nov	2008	4000	0	A rattling/knocking/pinging noise coming from the front around 2000-2500 rpm when accelerating.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009		0	Warranty repair for rattle/cracking noise coming from rear seat/parcel shelf area.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009		0	Went to service department to check for strange rattling/shaking/knocking sound near the underside of the engine bay. They did not find anything.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2008	7000	0	"Note" feature not working on XM Radio also certain bluetooth phone features. Told phone guy not in would call in a couple of days. No call so I called setup another appointment on Dec 23 part ordered said it would be a week still no call
Apr	2009	11000	0	Drivers seat cushion replaced after 5 trips to the dealer. Front of seat could be lifted up not anchored properly. Clip holding seat always came off, same thing with loaner car. Problem is not solved.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2009	5000	0	Squeaking brakes.
May	2009	11000	0	squeaking brakes. pads replaced
Aug	2009	15000	0	driver side door not opening properly from outside
Oct	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	0		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	40500	0	Grinding noise coming from rear brakes. Comes and goes, as it has since we bought car. Unable to replicate. Rotors/pads show very little wear.
Mar	2013	41000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	14000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	36000	350	cover for catalycic converter needed replacing.

 

Acura TSX in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	34000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	38000	0	Auto-dim rear view mirror stopped working, had it replaced under warranty.
Dec	2012	51000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	33000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	34300	0	Replaced XM unit due to extremely poor reception, and occasional loss of signal completely until the car was shut off completely and turned back on.
Aug	2012	50000	0	Bonded rubber trim on roof per recall as it was flying off and whipping against the car at the car wash. Bonded both sides of windshield trim per recall as they were both coming loose in high heat.
Apr	2013	62000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	15000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	27000	280	worn rear brakes at 27000 miles. Honda to reimburse $150 of $281 cost
Dec	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	14000	0	Pinging sound present since purchase of new car was repaired by updated timing software and new engine parts.
Mar	2013	49000	0	Front left woofer was rattling, replaced under warranty.

 

Acura TSX in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	19000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	20000	0	Trim molding at passenger side of windshield came loose and was vibrating in the wind at freeway speeds. Pulled it off and took to dealer. Said there was a service bulletin. Replaced trim on both sides under warranty.
Mar	2011	28000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	5000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	35000	246	Rear brake pads worn due to faulty brake pads. Class action lawsuit covers $150 of cost to repair.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	21000		First odometer entry
May	2010	24000	640	Side trim on windshield was loose. Had to install new attach clips. Cost of repair did not seem reasonable. Doing a web search determined that other TSX owners have complained as well.

 

Acura TSX in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	14000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	19000	0	Blown Front Passenger Speaker.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	5000	0	A front, windshield molding was coming loose. A TSB covered the replacement cost for a new molding. The factory glue on the molding had weakened.
Mar	2012	7000	0	Windshield molding replaced again, was coming loose. Battery replaced due to low charge.
Mar	2013	7000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	7000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	11000	0	Had a blown passenger side front kickpanel speaker replace (under warranty). Part was backordered and we had to live 3 weeks with a blown speaker waiting for it to get in.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	5000		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	18000	0	Minor breakup out of driver's side speaker, trivial annoyance. I was going to wait until I had the car in for service but I had a convenient chance to drop the car off for a day and the problem was resolved.
Apr	2011	20700	0	Sideview mirrors not responding to control inputs. I haven't brought the car in yet because they are set as I need them and I'm the only driver.
Jul	2011	22000	280	Rear brakes had to be done. I assumed this was a recall as everybody knows about it but apparently Honda chose to settle a class action in lieu of a full scale recall. I get a $150 reimbursement on $280 worth of work.  Sideview mirrors had crapped out, let it go until I had the car in for brakes.
Dec	2011	24000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	20000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	25000	160	Annual Inspection, Service Interval, Brake Rotors and pads from problem at delivery. There was a class action lawsuit on the brakes. Acura assumed the cost for new rotors. I paid for rear pads. This problem started upon delivery of the car.
Oct	2011	27000	0	Variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator was defective. Had to remove the timing chain and adjust tensioner. Really surprised with the problems I have had with this vehicle.
Mar	2012	30000	0	Mileage checkup. Battery was replaced under warranty.
Jul	2012	36700	0	Air bag sensor.
Oct	2012	41300	0	Took the car to the dealer(32K service), and to have the brakes checked. Dealer indicated the brakes were bad.
Jan	2013	44700	0	Front windshield trim needed to be secured properly - again.  Also, had a faulty tire pressure monitor; one front tire was losing a pound or 2 of pressure once a week.
Mar	2013	46000	0	Windshield trim secured
Apr	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	11160		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	13020	0	Left side speakers were staticy
Jun	2012	18600		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	17000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	28000	295	Replace rear brake pads on 2009 TSX.
May	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	13000	0	Replaced right front door speaker (buzzing).
Feb	2011	16000	0	Molding on right side of roof coming loose after going through car wash. Service manager said known problem. Inspected and also replaced weather stripping on front windows and molding on roof left side.
Jun	2011	20000	275	Defective rear brakes partially reimbursed because of class action lawsuit against Acura
Jun	2012	31000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	3000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	3000	0	had to get the side driver window trim repaired. there is a TSB on it. speakers had to get repaired.
Aug	2011	5000	0	Rotors resurfaced, glove compartment lock fixed, exterior/interior detailed and water leaking into trunk lining (not fixed)
Nov	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	18600		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	19220	0	roof rain gutter rubber strip (driver side) loosened after trip from touchless car wash, girlfriend noticed it sticking out while picking her up from her house. Dealer replaced the loose strip as well as the passenger side "just in case".

 

Acura TSX in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	5000		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	40000	220	Rear Brakes Replaced
Apr	2011	78000	293	replaced pulley and drive belt
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	34000	0	brake pads
Dec	2010			Most recent odometer entry.