2006 Acura Tsx problems
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Common 2006 Acura Tsx problems
The Acura TSX 2006 is known for several common problems that owners have reported. One of the most prevalent issues is a seat squeak in the driver's side seat, which can also feel a bit loose when accelerating or driving. This problem seems to be more common in the 2004 to 2006 models.
Another common problem is a click in the clutch pedal during travel, which can be felt when the clutch pedal is depressed, particularly in warmer weather. This issue may be resolved with extra lubrication of the plastics associated with the movement of the clutch pedal, but some TSX owners may need a new clutch pedal cylinder replacement.
The window motor module failure is another issue that appears to occur most often on 2005 TSX models before the 20,000 mile mark. Symptoms may include failure of the passenger's side door lock, and there is not much in the way of preventative maintenance here, just have to pony up and replace it.
Some TSX owners have also reported a dash light failure, which appears to be most common on 2004 models. Repairing this can be troublesome, as removal of the instrument cluster will be required, and in more severe cases, it's an issue of the wiring and board setup powering the cluster, that can require repairs.
The windshield wiper on the passenger side may squeak, especially during rain. Many owners who experienced this issue simply had the windshield wiper blade replaced, and the problem was resolved.
In addition to these issues, the 2006 Acura TSX has steering problems, and the 2009 version suffered from engine failures, which are costly to fix and tend to recur in a faulty vehicle.
Overall, while the Acura TSX 2006 has some common problems, many owners agree that vehicles built in this time frame are generally quite solid. However, it's essential to be aware of these issues when considering purchasing a used TSX or already owning one.
What is the most common problem with the Acura TSX?
Some common problems of the Acura TSX include power steering failure, faulty tire pressure sensors, and brake problems.
Is the 2006 Acura TSX a good car?
The TSX competes mainly with lower-end versions of the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series, as well as the Lexus IS 250 and Volvo S40. While it doesn't really have the prestige of the German cars, the Acura TSX rates highly with us because of its premium interior and very impressive standard features list.
Is Acura TSX a reliable car?
The Acura TSX Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 2nd out of 31 for luxury midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $415 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low while frequency of those issues is average, so major issues are uncommon for the TSX.
Is Acura TSX a safe car?
We estimate that the 2011 Acura TSX has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0442% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 5.051%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0442% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 5.051% chance of being injured.
2006 Acura Tsx car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Acura Tsx problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Engine problems
- Seats problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2006 Acura Tsx vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2006 Acura Tsx
The NHTSA has received 49 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2006 Acura Tsx. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2006 Acura Tsx vehicles.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-30
- VIN: JH4CL959X6C
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Power steering rack & pinion always leaks on these vehicles. It is possible to lose all pressure in system and for vehicle to lose control while on the road. Acura is aware of the issue on 04-08 TSX models but refuses to issue a recall. On my personal vehicle, the driver's side seal is leaking.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-18
- VIN: JH4CL96876C
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE CAR IS ABOUT TO NEED THE STEERING RACK REPLACED FOR THE 3RD TIME SINCE AUGUST OF 2021. THE POWER STEERING FLUID GETS LOW AND NEEDS TO BE REFILLED EVERY FEW MONTHS. STEERING RACK EVENTUALLY SPRINGS LEAK EVERY SINGLE TIME. ALREADY HAD HOSE REPLACED FROM RECALL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-30
- VIN: JH4CL96906C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: Every day I. The morning, the car would not start even though the battery is new and the car is driven everyday and mechanics can not find the problem and it passes all tests when checked for problems.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-01
- VIN: JH4CL968X6C
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Paint has pealed away, exposing the metal on the body which is starting to rust. The major areas are on top of hood, roof and top of trunk.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-11
- VIN: JH4CL96826C
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2006 Acura TSX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 13V093000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical system). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and confirmed that the Vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 128,241.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-01
- VIN: JH4CL96806C
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE MECHANIC BECAME AWARE OF A FLUID LEAK UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE CONTACT AND WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. THE RESERVOIR WAS REFILLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MCDANIELS ACURA OF CHARLESTON (2283 SAVANNAH HWY, CHARLESTON, SC 29414, 843-766-1299, WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
STEERING,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-31
- VIN: JH4CL96806C
- Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY POWER STEERING HOSES HAVE BEEN LEAKING AND NOW THERE'S FLUID DOWN UNDER THE MOTOR AND UNDER THE CAR.. THE CAR WILL NOT HOLD POWER STEERING FLUID BUT FOR ONE DAY AND MY CAR IS NOW BECOME UNDRIVABLE. I SEE THERE WAS A RECALL BUT I DID NOT RECEIVE THE RECALL NOTICE AND STARTED LOOKING ONLINE AND SAW THAT ACTUALLY I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM BUT NOW IT'S GOTTEN TO THE POINT WHERE IT'S WORSE THAN JUST THE HOSES. I'VE TRIED TO GET IT FIXED AND THEY SAY NO YOU'RE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL I HAVE ALL THE PROBLEMS THAT WERE STATED AND NOW IT'S BECOME EXACERBATED. I NEED HELP IMMEDIATELY. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-10
- VIN: JH4CL96946C
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BINDS, THE ENGINE DOESN'T NOT QUICKLY RETURN TO IDLE AFTER THE PEDAL IS NO LONGER PRESSED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NUMBER 124, ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-01
- VIN: JH4CL969X6C
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WHEN APPLYING FIRM PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, IT RESPONDS WITH A SERIES OF RAPID VIBRATIONS AND CONCOMITANT CLICKING NOISE. I NEVER FEEL A SOLID AND RESPONSIVE BREAKING SYSTEM. THIS OCCURRED WHEN I WAS ATTEMPTING TO SLOW IN ICE ON A SIDE STREET IN 06 AT WHICH TIME I CALLED ACURA TO COMPLAIN. A FEW DAYS AGO, I ATTEMPTED TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WHILE I WAS ROLLING AFTER RELEASING MY BREAK FROM A FULL STOP, SO NOT EVEN ANY MPG'S. THIS WAS ON A SIDE STREET, AND I DON'T REMEMBER THE EXACT DATE. IT WAS PROBABLY IN SEPTEMBER 2019. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO DAMAGE, BUT I WORRY THAT MY BRAKES WILL NEVER BE THERE WHEN I NEED THEM.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-02
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JH4CL95896C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: ACURA TSX 2006 6SPEED OCCASIONALLYCAR AT LOW SPEEDOR WAIT TRAFFIC LIGHTPROMPT LOW VOLTAGECAR POWER OFF AND RESTARTAT BEFORE CAR POWER FAILURE 5 MINUTESYOU CAN HEAR IN THE AUDIO SPEAKER OUTGOING ELECTRIC CURRENT SOUNDTHEN VEHICLE SHUTDOWN 1 SECONDINSTANT RETURN TO NORMALHOW TO SOLVE HELP PLEASE THANK YOU
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-23
- VIN: JH4CL96956C
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO, REPLACED. SHORTLY AFTER, ALTERNATOR FAILED AND I WAS TOLD THIS WAS BECAUSE OF BEING SATURATED WITH THE FLUID FROM PREVIOUS FAILURE. NOW THIS... WIFE WAS DRIVING CAR HOME WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. SUDDENLY THE CAR BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD 'WOBBLE.' THIS WAS A DANGEROUS SITUATION BUT MY WIFE MADE IT HOME SLOWLY. I IMMEDIATELY CHECKED POWER STEERING FLUID AND RESERVOIR AND IT WAS LOW. FILLED IT UP WITH LEFTOVER HONDA FLUID AND LEAKED IMMEDIATELY FROM THE DRIVER RUBBER BOOT NEAR RACK AND PINION. RACK AND PINION NOW NEEDS REPLACEMENT FROM A MASSIVE LEAK. THIS IS BECOMING A COMMON OCCURRENCE AND PLACING MANY IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHILE DRIVING.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-22
- VIN: JH4CL96886C
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: RE 2006 ACURA - LETTER FROM CONSTITUENT REQUESTING ASSISTANCE IN FILING A CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AGAINST THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE MATTER. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS FRAUDULENTLY SOLD. THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS REPORTED, THE BRAKES WOULD SQUEAK, AND THE CODES WERE CLEARED BEFORE BEING SOLD. *JS
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-29
- VIN: JH4CL96876C
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I RECENTLY EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING RACK DUE TO A MAJOR LEAK OF FLUID TO THE POINT I COULDN'T MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. THANK GOD IT HAPPENED RIGHT AFTER I GOT HOME FROM DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. JUST WHEN I PULLED TO PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY AND FOUND OUT THE FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR WAS COMPLETELY DRAINED AND EMPTY. I ADDED NEW POWER STEERING FLUID AND WITHIN AN HOUR IT LEAKED ALL OUT. TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP A FEW DAYS LATER DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS AND FOUND OUT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE BREAKDOWN OF THE SEAL ON BOTH SIDES. A WEEK BEFORE THIS HAPPENED, I TOOK MY CAR ON A 1200 MILES ROAD TRIP. I CONSIDER MYSELF LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T BREAK DOWN WHILE I'M DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AS THE RESULT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. CONTACTED ACURA CLIENT SERVICE MANAGER AND I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR THE POWER STEERING BUT IT WAS FOR A DIFFERENT PART, A HOSE, AND THAT MY REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR A DIFFERENT PART WOULD NOT BE COVERED. EVEN THOUGH IN MY OPINION THIS IS THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE FROM THE SAME COMPONENT, THE POWER STEERING. I QUESTIONED THE LOGIC OF THE MANAGER'S REASON FOR DENIAL AS THE BOTTOM LINE IS THE SAFETY OF THE PERSON DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHOULD THE POWER STEERING FAILS, REGARDLESS OF WHICH PART WITHIN THAT COMPONENT WAS RECALLED. UNFORTUNATELY, SHE DIDN'T SEEM TO UNDERSTAND THE SERIOUSNESS AND THE GRAVITY OF THIS PROBLEM. THEREFORE, I AM HERE WRITING THIS COMPLAINT SO HOPEFULLY, SOMEONE CAN UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO WHAT HAS HAPPENED IN MY CASE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-03
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: GOT INTO MY VEH. SEVERAL WEEKS AGO AND FOUND BITS OF GLASS ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. LOOKED UP AND FOUND MY SUNROOF SHATTERED, BUT STILL HELD TOGETHER, APPARENTLY BY THE TINT FILM ON THE INSIDE OF THE GLASS. GETTING OUT, I FOUND PIECES OF GLASS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE GLASS ROOF. IT APPEARED TO HAVE IMPLODED FROM THE INSIDE' NO KNOWN CAUSE. CAR WAS PARKED WHEN I FOUND THIS.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-14
- VIN: JH4CL96996C
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: RACK AND PINION (STEERING RACK) LEAKING. MULTIPLE ACURA TSX FROM 2004-2008 WILL MOST LIKELY RUN INTO THIS PROBLEM. SEEN A FEW COMPLAINTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA FROM VARIOUS ACURA TSX OWNERS FROM 2004-2008 MODELS. VERY HIGH COST TO REPLACE AND DANGEROUS IF STEERING RACK FAILS. BOUGHT FROM DEALERSHIP A FEW MONTHS BACK AT 111K MILES, NOW AT 115K ONLY.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-13
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKS, AND I HAVE TO REPLACE IT. MY BROTHER ALSO HAS A 2004 ACURA TSX AND HIS HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. IT LEAKS FROM THE POWER STEERING. I BELIEVE THIS IS A FAULTY ON MOST TSXS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-03-04
- VIN: JH4CL96936C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: HORN WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. $700 TO PULL AND REPLACE AN AIRBAG TO REPLACE A 45 CENT SWITCH IS AN ABSURDITY. HEY, HONDA/ACURA...WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE WITH THAT SWEET SH*T, GM?
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-10
- VIN: JH4CL96856C
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: FIRST THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED. NOW I'M TOLD THE RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-30
- VIN: JH4CL96886C
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE MORNING OF THURSDAY JUNE 30TH 2016 I TUNED THE CAR ON AND HAD AN ODD SOUND THAT EVEN WHEN I TURNED OR DROVE IT SOUNDED LIKE A BUS! THE STEERING WAS HARD YET I STILL MANAGED TO GET TO WORK AND HOME SAFELY. MY HUSBAND SAID THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS DEPLETED AND ADDED FLUID. I THEN TOOK IT TO WORK AND WAS RUNNING OK NO MORE SOUNDS AND I WAS CONTENT. THAT AFTERNOON THOUGH I STARTED UP AGAIN AND THEN SAW THE TRAIL OF FLUID RUNNING DOWN FROM UNDER THE CAR. THE NOISE AND STIFFNESS OF THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BACK. NEEDLESS TO SAY I ALMOST COULDN'T MAKE A TURN TO GET INTO MY HOME.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-20
- VIN: JH4CL96896C
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK WAS LEAKING FLUID FROM BOTH SIDES AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
STEERING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-01
- VIN: JH4CL95906C
- Components: STEERING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: POWER STEERING HAS BEEN AFFECTED DUE TO DEFECTIVE RACK AND PINION. CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND POSES A SAFETY ISSUE ON HIGHWAY. STEERING HAS ALSO LOCKED UP DUE TO THE POWER STEERING LEAK WHILE DRIVING. A VERY FRIGHTENING SITUATION WHEN GOING FAXT SPEEDS. ALSO, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG STARTED CRACKING A FEW YEARS AGO AND AM QUESTIONING WEATHER IT WOULD DEPLOY IN A COLLISION.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-16
- VIN: JH4CL96936C
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: FIRST OFF I AM UNABLE TO LOCK AND UNLOCK MY PASSENGER DOOR USING THE SWITCHES OR THE REMOTE KEY FOB ON MY 2006 ACURA TSX. AFTER RESEARCHING ON THE NETS I SEE THAT THIS DOESN'T JUST APPLY TO ME AND THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE OTHERS HAVE HAD. THE DEALER STATED IT IS THE ACTUATOR. SECONDLY I AM HAVING AN ISSUE WITH WHAT THE DEALER SERVICE STATED IS A RACK IN PINION ISSUE. THEY SAY IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO POWER STEERING SEEPING/LEAKING AND THAT THIS WOULD BE THE REASON FOR STEERING PROBLEMS. AGAIN ON NHTSA THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL YEAR. I NOTICE VIBRATION AND SLIGHT PULLING TO RIGHT WHEN DRIVING AND DROPS OF LUBRICANT IN MY GARAGE. WHEN I REACH EXCESS SPEEDS OF 55 I HAVE THE PULLING AND VIBRATION. I NOW MAINLY TAKE SIDE STREETS DUE TO THE HAZARD AND NO FUNDS TO FIX THIS ISSUE.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-03
- VIN: JH4CL96856C
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP AROUND THE HOSES LEAKED ALL OVER THE ALTERNATOR AND CAUSED IT TO FAIL. THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND ALTERNATOR WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-20
- VIN: JH4CL96876C
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR FROM A USED DEALER. THE STEERING BECAME VERY HARD TO TURN AS I WAS LEAVING A LOCAL RETAILERS PARKING LOT. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER WHO ASSISTED IN GETTING THE POWER STEERING FIXED AND NOW THE CAR IS STARTING TO DO IT AGAIN. THE STEERING IS MAKING FUNNY NOISES AND NOW IS BECOMING HARD TO TURN TO THE RIGHT. I FEAR THE NEED TO TAKE IT TO THE AUTO SHOP AGAIN. THIS IS TERRIBLE!
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-02
- VIN: JH4CL96966C
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V174000 (STEERING) HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE SEPARATE INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THE STEERING HOSE, WATER PUMP HOSE, AND SERPENTINE BOLT HAD ALL MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE HEAT AND LEAKING OF THE STEERING HOSE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,169.
2006 Acura Tsx recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2006 Acura Tsx.
- Manufacturer: Dorman Products, Inc.
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Summary: Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
- Consequence: If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any damaged ECU, free of charge. All vehicles will have a waterproof cover installed onto the ECU, free of charge. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-800-382-2238 and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.acura.com.
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: OIL LEAKING ONTO A HOT EXHAUST PIPE WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND A BURNING SMELL, AND COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
- Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MAY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA CLIENT SERVICES AT 1-800-382-2238.
- Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
- Consequence: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
- Remedy: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
Negative 2006 Acura Tsx car reviews
Positive 2006 Acura Tsx car reviews
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It's great to hear that you're enjoying your TSX! Although it may not have all the luxury features of your previous Saab, it sounds like the TSX is still a great value. The car drives great and it's wonderful to hear that the voice recognition and bluetooth features are working flawlessly. It's interesting to note that you had to adjust your driving style coming from the Saab, but it's great to hear that the TSX never feels underpowered.
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This car was purchased second hand with approximately 15,000 miles near model year end. It has provided dependable transportation around towns and on the highway and has had no major issues other than replacing the battery. I highly recommend this vehicle to anyone!
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I love this car! Congratulations on your new purchase! It's great to hear that you found the perfect car after such a long search. Acura is a fantastic brand and it's wonderful that you were able to find a car that met all of your needs. It's clear that you're really enjoying your new car and that it's making your daily commute more enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!
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I really like the fact that this car comes with everything the TL has now. The DVD audio is the only exception but that's trivial. I can't live without the Homelink system to open my security gate and garage door. I truly appreciate the heated seats for my sore back. The navigation is fantastic. I don't know how I ever survived without HID headlights! I had a chance to borrow a Samsung A940 Bluetooth phone to try out the pairing and it worked great, even though the phone is not supported. My only concerns right now are the squeaking and creaking front seats, which I heard is some sort of seat rail issue.
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Congratulations on your recent purchase of a used 2006 TSX! It's great to hear that you're enjoying the car and getting better gas mileage than your previous Nissan Altima. While there are a few convenience features that the TSX lacks compared to the Altima, such as the ability to view total mileage and outside temperature at the same time, the car's build quality and fun driving experience more than make up for it. It can be a bit tricky to get used to the location of the sunroof controls, but with time, it will become second nature. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the car!
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1st Gen Acura TSX Reliability : r/Acura
Aug 8, 2017 ... I am in the market for a 1st gen Acura TSX 2.4L 200hp (around 2004-2006) with around 60k miles. How reliable are these cars? Any common problems ...
Q&A: Troubleshooting 2006 Acura TSX Starter Issues
Apr 20, 2022 ... Ok, which indicates a battery not having enough charge to initialize the start procedure, which in this case would tell me either we have a poor ...
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Are you having problems with your 2006 Acura Tsx?
Julio Cruickshank 2024-04-22
I can understand your frustration with the car. It sounds like you've had some issues with the interior noise, wipers, handling in snow, and leather seats. However, it's great to hear that you appreciate the sporty and fun nature of the car, as well as the many options that Acura offers for the money.