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Acura TSX Reliability Comparisons

Acura TSX Reliability:

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Acura TSX Competitors' Reliability through March 31, 2013

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Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2012 Acura TL 25 TLs, 8.9 months of data per TL, average 13700 miles27
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Acura TL 33 TLs, 9.9 months of data per TL, average 25800 miles11
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Acura TL   11 TLs, 8.3 months of data per TL, average 48700 miles

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2008 Acura TL 43 TLs, 9.0 months of data per TL, average 55800 miles31
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Acura TL 37 TLs, 9.5 months of data per TL, average 59800 miles34
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Acura TL 35 TLs, 7.6 months of data per TL, average 78700 miles36
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Acura TL 57 TLs, 9.4 months of data per TL, average 92200 miles29
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Acura TL 38 TLs, 9.4 months of data per TL, average 97500 miles

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10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Acura TL / CL 29 TL / CLs, 7.6 months of data per TL / CL, average 116500 miles49
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Acura TL / CL   16 TL / CLs, 7.8 months of data per TL / CL, average 117800 miles

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2001 Acura TL / CL   12 TL / CLs, 9.9 months of data per TL / CL, average 122300 miles

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2000 Acura TL   13 TLs, 7.8 months of data per TL, average 132400 miles

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1999 Acura TL   10 TLs, 8.0 months of data per TL, average 167000 miles

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2013 Audi A4 / S4 44 A4 / S4s, 5.5 months of data per A4 / S4, average 4600 miles15
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Audi A4 33 A4s, 8.2 months of data per A4, average 10100 miles13
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Audi S4   23 S4s, 9.5 months of data per S4, average 12200 miles

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2011 Audi A4 61 A4s, 10.0 months of data per A4, average 20900 miles26
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Audi S4 31 S4s, 10.0 months of data per S4, average 20600 miles19
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Audi A4 66 A4s, 9.0 months of data per A4, average 33900 miles46
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Audi S4 43 S4s, 10.6 months of data per S4, average 31500 miles21
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Audi A4 88 A4s, 8.4 months of data per A4, average 42100 miles

First model year of the B8 A4.
61
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Audi A4 45 A4s, 9.0 months of data per A4, average 49800 miles68
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Audi S4 / RS4   11 S4 / RS4s, 9.0 months of data per S4 / RS4, average 42700 miles

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2007 Audi A4 53 A4s, 9.6 months of data per A4, average 59400 miles38
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Audi S4 / RS4   20 S4 / RS4s, 9.5 months of data per S4 / RS4, average 54600 miles

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2006 Audi A4 82 A4s, 9.7 months of data per A4, average 81600 miles

Includes 2005.5. First model year of the B7 A4.
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80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Audi S4 25 S4s, 9.5 months of data per S4, average 64600 miles

Includes 2005.5. First model year of the B7 A4.
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80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Audi A4   21 A4s, 9.1 months of data per A4, average 80900 miles

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2005 Audi S4   20 S4s, 8.6 months of data per S4, average 69900 miles

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2004 Audi A4 37 A4s, 7.8 months of data per A4, average 106900 miles99
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Audi S4 26 S4s, 10.0 months of data per S4, average 82700 miles97
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2003 Audi A4   23 A4s, 8.0 months of data per A4, average 136000 miles

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2002 Audi A4 35 A4s, 8.9 months of data per A4, average 136300 miles

First model year of the B6 A4.
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80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Audi S4   11 S4s, 8.0 months of data per S4, average 108700 miles

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2001 Audi A4 / S4   16 A4 / S4s, 8.8 months of data per A4 / S4, average 133200 miles

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2000 Audi A4 / S4   15 A4 / S4s, 8.7 months of data per A4 / S4, average 143300 miles

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1999 Audi A4 / S4   15 A4 / S4s, 7.3 months of data per A4 / S4, average 145800 miles

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2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr 39 3-Series 4drs, 3.8 months of data per 3-Series 4dr, average 3900 miles24
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 BMW 3-Series 4dr 25 3-Series 4drs, 6.6 months of data per 3-Series 4dr, average 6700 miles

First year for F30 3-Series sedan. Good start.
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20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 BMW 3-Series / M3 131 3-Series / M3s, 9.2 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 18100 miles31
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 BMW 3-Series / M3 49 3-Series / M3s, 8.7 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 30400 miles39
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 BMW 328 51 328s, 8.9 months of data per 328, average 34600 miles45
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 BMW 335 28 335s, 8.8 months of data per 335, average 34900 miles69
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 BMW M3   17 M3s, 8.6 months of data per M3, average 29200 miles

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2008 BMW 328 39 328s, 9.9 months of data per 328, average 51200 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. 335i has common problem with misfires.
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20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 BMW 335 48 335s, 10.1 months of data per 335, average 47200 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. 335i has common problem with misfires.
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60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 BMW M3 34 M3s, 9.2 months of data per M3, average 29800 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. 335i has common problem with misfires.
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60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 BMW 328 60 328s, 9.3 months of data per 328, average 60400 miles54
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 BMW 335 60 335s, 9.1 months of data per 335, average 55100 miles73
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 BMW 3-Series 2dr   22 3-Series 2drs, 8.5 months of data per 3-Series 2dr, average 61900 miles

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2006 BMW 3-Series 4dr 102 3-Series 4drs, 8.7 months of data per 3-Series 4dr, average 79800 miles

First year for the E90 4-door.
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40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 BMW 3-Series 35 3-Series, 8.9 months of data per 3-Series, average 84800 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.
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50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 BMW M3   14 M3s, 9.6 months of data per M3, average 64100 miles

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2004 BMW 3-Series 50 3-Series, 9.1 months of data per 3-Series, average 94200 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.
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2004 BMW M3   19 M3s, 9.6 months of data per M3, average 73000 miles

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2003 BMW 3-Series 41 3-Series, 8.8 months of data per 3-Series, average 100600 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.
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90% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 BMW M3   15 M3s, 7.8 months of data per M3, average 84600 miles

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2002 BMW 3-Series 37 3-Series, 8.5 months of data per 3-Series, average 107500 miles

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.
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100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 BMW M3   13 M3s, 7.7 months of data per M3, average 87700 miles

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2001 BMW 3-Series 46 3-Series, 9.0 months of data per 3-Series, average 124900 miles127
100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 BMW 3-Series 26 3-Series, 9.2 months of data per 3-Series, average 143300 miles96
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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1999 BMW 3-Series - E46   13 3-Series - E46s, 9.6 months of data per 3-Series - E46, average 159600 miles

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1998 BMW 3-Series / M3   21 3-Series / M3s, 7.9 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 125700 miles

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2013 Honda Accord 54 Accords, 3.5 months of data per Accord, average 3600 miles

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10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Honda Accord 35 Accords, 7.3 months of data per Accord, average 9200 miles9
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2011 Honda Accord 35 Accords, 9.7 months of data per Accord, average 21200 miles18
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Honda Accord 56 Accords, 9.3 months of data per Accord, average 34800 miles9
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Honda Accord 55 Accords, 9.1 months of data per Accord, average 47500 miles21
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Honda Accord 103 Accords, 8.9 months of data per Accord, average 60300 miles27
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2007 Honda Accord 103 Accords, 9.7 months of data per Accord, average 70000 miles18
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2006 Honda Accord 84 Accords, 9.6 months of data per Accord, average 86900 miles31
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2005 Honda Accord 72 Accords, 9.0 months of data per Accord, average 95000 miles35
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2004 Honda Accord 75 Accords, 9.0 months of data per Accord, average 107800 miles44
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2003 Honda Accord 58 Accords, 8.9 months of data per Accord, average 128200 miles

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20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Honda Accord 43 Accords, 8.4 months of data per Accord, average 135100 miles66
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2001 Honda Accord 36 Accords, 9.4 months of data per Accord, average 143200 miles42
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2000 Honda Accord 54 Accords, 8.7 months of data per Accord, average 151600 miles92
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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1999 Honda Accord 30 Accords, 7.4 months of data per Accord, average 141900 miles65
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1998 Honda Accord 32 Accords, 8.3 months of data per Accord, average 173600 miles59
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2008 Lexus IS 26 ISs, 8.4 months of data per IS, average 39100 miles6
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Lexus IS 26 ISs, 9.7 months of data per IS, average 66200 miles19
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2006 Lexus IS   20 ISs, 8.5 months of data per IS, average 72100 miles

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2002 Lexus IS   11 ISs, 8.1 months of data per IS, average 100300 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Acura TSX

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Reliability and Durability of the Acura TSX: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
A total of more than 33000 miles with this car and the only issue of note is a minor rattle that came up that I isolated to the dash gauge cluster cover. My local dealership took care of this under warranty and haven't had any further issues. The engine is a thing of beauty; just give it regular oil and filter changes.
2010 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The build quality of the Acura is impressive. Materials and interior styling are not necessary luxurious, but solid and feel pleasant to the touch. The historical quality of a 4 cyl/ 6 speed manual Honda should be top notch.
2009 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Honda
2009 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This is my first Acura. However, the brand has a good reputition of reliability. Yet to be seen and hope it all true.
2007 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The car has only had maintenance (minimal at that) and no repairs. It shows no signs of wear or aging.
2007 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rated among the top for reliability. Nice warranty on Certified used.
2006 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
it is a very reliable car
2006 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
No problems to report as of yet. Reliability was highest in its class on many reviews including Consumer Reports and Edmunds.
2006 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I have only had one problem that was quickly fixed under warranty, and it was not drive train related. Otherwise not a problem.
2006 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Acura/Honda. WHat needs to be said more?
2006 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
TROUBLE FREE
2006 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Honda / Acura are known for their reliability.
2004 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This is my first Honda brand product but I expected good reliability, based on friends who owned them and general reputation. I've not been disappointed in any way.
2004 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Apart from the lighting behind the radio and climate control buttons, there's not a single thing wrong with it. It's a Honda product from the good old days when that meant implicit quality with no ifs, ands, or buts. (Except for that radio thing, I guess.) It's a 2004 with 143,000 miles as we speak, the last 40,000 of which I personally put on over the last year and a half, and the only sign of its age is some wind noise around the drivers' side door seal.
2004 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD
My research shows that this is one of the most reliable cars on the market today.
Reliability and Durability of the Acura TSX: Cons
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2005 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Nothing

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