2014 Acura Tsx problems
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Common 2014 Acura Tsx problems
The Acura TSX, a compact luxury car produced from 2003 to 2014, is known for its dependability but still faces several common problems. This article will discuss the most frequently reported issues with the 2014 Acura TSX, based on owner complaints.
- Faulty Tire Pressure Sensors: Owners of the 2012 Acura TSX have reported problems with tire pressure sensors. The low tire warning light activates despite accurate tire pressure, causing inconvenience and unnecessary worry for drivers. Replacing the faulty tire pressure sensors with new ones is a common fix for this problem.
- Engine Problems: Some owners of the 2010 Acura TSX have complained about engine problems, particularly during winter when the engine becomes colder than usual. Affected vehicles may refuse to turn on at cold starts, produce rattling noises, and require a jump start to get going. A bad VTC actuator is often the culprit, and replacing it is a common fix for this issue.
- Excessive Oil Consumption: Problems with oil consumption are common in the 2009 Acura TSX. Some owners have noticed their check oil and engine light activating often, signaling a need for engine oil checks or refills. In some cases, the oil percentage may read 70/60, while the dipstick underneath the hood reads no oil at all. Others report burning as much as a quart and a half of oil every 1,000 miles. Although there have been no recalls to address this issue, some Acura dealerships may cover repairs related to excessive engine oil consumption.
- Brake Issues: The 2009 Acura TSX had some brake issues, and the grille may peel if not properly cared for. However, after the 2009 model year, there are no known common problems or defects.
In conclusion, while the Acura TSX is generally a reliable vehicle, it is essential to be aware of these common problems, particularly for the 2012, 2010, and 2009 model years. Proper maintenance and inspection can help prevent or address these issues, ensuring a safe and enjoyable driving experience.
Is the 2014 Acura TSX reliable?
How Reliable Is the 2014 Acura TSX? J.D. Power and Associates gives the 2014 TSX a reliability rating of four out of five, which is above average (a rating of three is considered average for a vehicle). That's one of the higher ratings in the class.
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 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.
2014 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:
- Service brakes problems
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2014 Acura Tsx vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2014 Acura Tsx complaints
The NHTSA has received 7 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2014 Acura Tsx.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-27
- VIN: JH4CW2H68EC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: A GRAINDING NOISE FROM THE INTER ROD BEARING
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-16
- VIN: JH4CW2H66EC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: FROZEN BRAKES WHEN STARING THE CAR, THE FIRST PUMP ON THE BRAKE WORKS AS EXPECTED. THEN THE NEXT 3-5 PUMPS, THE PEDDLE DOES NOT GO DOWN AND HAS THUS THE CAR DOES NOT STOP. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN I GO TO WORK IN THE MORNING. BUT, IT HAS HAPPENED DURING THE AFTERNOON. BUT MOST MORNING, I CAN GUARANTEE IT WILL HAPPEN. IT'S USUALLY ON COLD MORNINGS (TEENS AND BELOW) BUT I'M SEEING IT NOW IN 30DEGREE WEATHER. I TOOK IT TO THE ACURA DEALERSHIP (ACURA OF TROY, MI) AND THE SERVICE MANAGER [XXX] DIDN'T LOOK INTO IT AT ALL. HE SAID THEY PERFORMED THE STANDARD 'ACURA CHECK' AND THERE WERE NO ISSUES. I PROVIDE GREG WITH DETAILS ON THE ISSUES AS WELL AS PRINTOUTS FROM OTHERS WHO HAVE REPORTED THE SAME ISSUE. ALL HE DID WAS SMILE AND SAID THEY DID THE ACURA SAFEFTY CHECK AND IT PASSED. I'LL BE SENDING THIS INFO TOO; THE OWNER AND GM OF ACURA OF TROY AND TO ACURA CORP.(HONDA). HERE IS JUST 1 THREAD ON THE ISSUES: HTTPS://ACURAZINE.COM/FORUMS/SECOND-GENERATION-TSX-DISCUSSION-2009-2014-143/FROZEN-BRAKE-PEDAL-901219/ FOR YOUR SELECTION ON THE DATE OF WHEN THIS HAPPENED, I'M ADDING THE SERVICE DATE. BUT THIS IS ON ONGOING PROBLEM. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-24
- VIN: JH4CU2F42EC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THE VTC ACTUATOR PART NUMBER 14310-R40-A01 HAS GONE BAD. THE VERY SAME PART NUMBER IS USED ON MULTIPLE HONDAS AND ACURAS. WHEN USED ON THE HONDA VARIANT (ACCORD) THE PART HAS BEEN DEEMED TO BE DEFECTIVE BY HONDA OF AMERICA PER TSB 09-010. YET WHEN THE VERY SAME PART IS USED IN THE SAME ENGINE ON AN ACURA, HONDA OF AMERICA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND/OR REPLACE THE PART. THE ISSUE OCCURS ON COLD STARTS AND PRODUCES A LOUD GRINDING NOISE FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-16
- VIN: JH4CU2F48EC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WHEN THE CAR SITS OVER NIGHT OR WHEN IT COLD THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOT GO DOWN, BRAKE NO WORKING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY SAID IS NORMAL, AT THREE YEARS AGO.IN 1/31/2019,THE DAY VERY COLD IN NEW YORK CITY, I WENT ON THE PARKWAY AND THE CAR COULD NOT BRAKE, BECAUSE THE PEDAL WOULD NOT GO DOWN. I WENT TO DEALER AT 2/2/2019, THEY SAID THEY KNOW SOME VEHICLE HAVE SAME PROBLEM.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-15
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2014 ACURA TSX MAY 27 2014 FROM CONCORD ACURA DEALERSHIP. SINCE 2014-2019 MY CAR HAS BEEN STALLING TO START. I'VE BROUGHT IT IN MULTIPLE TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE, THEY WOULD SEND ME HOME AND SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH MY CAR. ON JAN 2017, AFTER BRINGING MY CAR IN FOR THE 8TH TIME, THEY FINALLY TOLD ME THAT MY CAR WAS PURCHASED WITH A BAD BATTERY FROM THE MANUFACTURER WAREHOUSE, THAT WAS WHY MY CAR WOULDN'T START FOR 2 YEARS. SO THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY. JAN 2019 EXACTLY 2 YEARS LATER, MY CAR STALLS AGAIN! I IMMEDIATELY CALLED AAA TO REPLACE MY BATTERY 01/15/19. MY CAR STILL FAILED TO START AS THE AAA TECHNICIAN ASKED ME TO START MY CAR. SO I DROPPED IT OFF AT ACURA OF CONCORD AGAIN ON 01/17/19. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE AGENT CALLED ME LATER THAT DAY JAN 17TH AND SAID MY CAR WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NO ISSUES. SHE CALLED ME AGAIN JAN 18TH AND SAID MY CAR PASSED ALL INSPECTIONS AND I CAN PICK IT UP NEXT DAY. JAN 19TH MORNING, SHE CALLS ME AND SAYS, "YOU HAVE A BAD BATTERY". BUT I JUST REPLACED MY BATTERY ON JAN 15TH AND IT NEEDS REPLACING JAN 19TH?CAN SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHY IN 4 YEARS I NEED 4 NEW BATTERIES? TODAY JAN 28TH, I GOT A CALL FROM ACURA CORPORATE THAT THEY CAN NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT IS DRAINING MY CAR BATTERY AND WHY I'M HAVING BATTERY ISSUES. THEY WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR A DEFECTIVE CAR! SOMETHING IS KILLING MY BATTERY!!!! I WORK AT A HOSPITAL AND I TAKE ER CALLS FOR TRAUMA PATIENTS. IF MY CAR IS UNRELIABLE AND NOT STARTING, IT IS PUTTING MY PATIENTS LIFE AT HIGH RISK AND AFFECTING MY WORK ETHICS. WHY DOESN'T MY CAR START? WHY DOES MY CAR STALL WHEN TRYING TO START FOR 4 YEARS? WHY DO I NEED 4 NEW BATTERIES IN 4 YEARS? I HAVE VIDEOS OF MY CAR HARD START/ STALLING ISSUE WHICH I CANNOT ATTACH ON HERE. IF MY CAR DOES NOT START IN AN EMERGENCY CASE, IT IS ENDANGERING MY LIFE AND THE PEOPLE RELYING ON ME AS WELL.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-13
- VIN: JH4CU2F68EC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WHEN CAR IS STARTED IN COLD WEATHER, BRAKES DO NOT WORK FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO ISSUE, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS REFERRED ME TO DEALER.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-23
- VIN: JH4CU4F61AC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2014 Acura Tsx recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2014 Acura Tsx.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
Negative 2014 Acura Tsx car reviews
Positive 2014 Acura Tsx car reviews
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I completely understand the frustration of getting only 17.5 mpg on premium gas around town with my 2009 Acura TL. I considered other brands such as BMW, Mercedes, and Audi, but the extra cost just didn't seem worth it. Everything seemed to come with an additional price tag. However, when I went back to Acura, I was pleasantly surprised to find a Milano Red Limited Edition loaded TSX on the showroom floor. I immediately fell in love with its looks and decided to buy it on the spot. In my opinion, it is the most aggressive looking Acura with the body kit, and it just looks sexy and strong. Although I am giving up some power compared to the TL, I am also getting about 6 miles more per gallon down the road. Moreover, I hardly ever found a time when I could 'drive' the TL aggressively. At this point, I am not missing it much.
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It's great to read reviews from those who have traded 'down' from a European brand. I did the same, and my monthly lease payment is $120 lower than the Mercedes C300 AWD Sport I traded in. My family actually prefers the Acura for a lot of reasons... the only things I miss are the 6-cylinder refinement and the Mercedes bank vault build quality.
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I absolutely adore my 2012 Acura TSX CU2 (4 cylinder)! It's hands down the best car I've ever owned. I've had a variety of vehicles in the past, but none of them compare to this one. What I appreciate most about this car is how versatile it is. It's quick, sporty, stylish, practical, efficient, luxurious, spacious and reliable. It's rare to find a car that excels in so many areas. Although it may not be the fastest, most practical, or most luxurious car out there, it does everything well and few other cars can say the same. I'm thrilled with it as a complete package. I love how fun it is to drive, the ample power it provides, and all the standard tech features that come with it (which are often extra in other cars). The fuel economy is also impressive (I get an average of 31.5 mpg in a 60/40 mix of highway/city driving - Honda really underrates their mpg). The trunk is spacious, and I've had no issues with reliability (I bought mine used with 110K miles and have had zero issues, including no oil burning). I even love the styling, especially after blacking out the beak with vinyl. Of course, the car isn't perfect. As I mentioned earlier, it's not particularly great at any one thing. If you're looking for a car that excels in a specific area, the TSX may not be the best fit for you. Additionally, the back seats are a bit cramped for a mid-sized sedan, and I wish my passengers had a bit more leg room.Secondly, I find it a bit bothersome that the car runs best on premium (91+ octane) fuel. Although it adds to its sportiness, I don't think it's powerful enough to require premium. Fortunately, premium is optional if you don't want to pay extra (although the car's character is noticeably different when running on 87 octane). Overall, I absolutely adore this car and I have never been happier with any other car (and I have owned many cars). My research showed that this was the best all-round sport sedan available and it really paid off. As a 2012 Acura TSX owner, I am extremely satisfied. I hope this information is helpful. :)
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I recently traded in my Honda Accord with 199,000 miles on it. I really appreciated the reliability and fuel efficiency of the 4-cylinder Accord, and I was able to find a TSX for about the same price. I'm not quite sure if it's a sporty, economical car or an economical, sporty car, but it's definitely smaller than the Accord and comparable in size and appointments to the BMW 3 series. While the engine performance isn't quite up to par with the BMW, it's still a great car. The 'Technology' package is fantastic, and even though there are a lot of features I don't use, the stereo is amazing! I'm looking forward to driving it for another 199,000 miles. In another review, someone mentioned that with 93 octane gas and a K&N air filter, the car runs like a dream even with over 60,000 miles on it. They also added a pair of front slotted rotors and pads from Tirerack. The only downside is that the backseat is a bit tight for adults, and taller drivers over 6'2 might feel cramped. In yet another review, someone mentioned that even with over 70,000 miles on it, the car is still running great. They're getting a bit tired of paying for premium gas, but the performance difference is definitely noticeable.
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I absolutely adore this car! I fell in love with it so much that I decided to buy it after my lease ended 2 1/2 years ago. Even now, I still can't find anything comparable that would convince me to replace it. The little 4 cylinder engine packs a surprising punch and the tech package stores all the songs I've loaded in via CD or auxiliary device. The interior is simply stunning. While the new TLX has gaudy, shiny buttons on the dash and corny wood grain on the console, my 2012 model has a sleek and sophisticated design. Although the back seat is a little small, I've managed to fit three teens in it without any complaints. The trunk is also a bit small, but let's be honest, I'm not planning on bringing home an elephant in this car! I do wish that Acura had continued some of the compartments that I use in my 2012 model, but that's a minor issue. The one thing that makes me consider a new car is the fact that Acura finally offers heated steering, which is a luxury that's highly desirable in the East. Overall, I find the front seat to be incredibly comfortable and the car itself to be very reliable. I can confidently say that Acura values their loyal customers and I'm proud to be one of them!
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Afton Balistreri 2024-10-08
The TSX is a great luxury car, but unfortunately my experience with Acura of Ocean has been disappointing. The dealership could improve their customer service as they have been difficult to work with and not very attentive to customer needs. After a very expensive service, my car broke down on the Garden State Parkway due to a dead battery, which was supposed to have been checked by Acura of Ocean just a day before. This experience has left me feeling frustrated and disappointed. I hope that Acura of Ocean can improve their service in the future.
Guiseppe Buckridge 2024-04-12
I purchased this car last December and after two weeks of driving, I noticed a whistling noise coming from the dash. The noise only occurred when the AC was on and the car was in motion. It was a high-pitched noise that came and went in intervals of seconds, which was very annoying. I contacted the dealer, who was great and did everything in their power to fix the issue. It took three attempts to identify the problem, but finally, they heard it. To cut a long story short, my car was out of commission for 60 days, 30 of which were consecutive. The dealer replaced the expansion valve and evaporator, performed a recovery/vacuum/charge of the system, and even replaced the Bluetooth as it was not working. After several phone calls and sending letters, the issue was finally resolved.
Cristina Howe 2024-04-08
Although the experience with this car has been disappointing, it is important to note that it has only been driven for 5k miles in 19 months. While there have been some issues with the car's performance, it is important to consider the potential factors that may have contributed to these issues. It is also worth noting that the writer has owned several other car brands in the past, which may have influenced their expectations. Overall, it is important to approach this situation with a balanced perspective and consider all factors before making a final judgement.