Acura TSX years to avoid
More than twice the TSX's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Acura TSX years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Acura TSX complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Acura TSX problems
All model years combined.
- Steering223
- Airbags122
- Brakes87
- Electrical84
- Engine79
- Transmission39
- Seats30
- Body25
- Lights20
- Seat belts19
- Fuel system17
- Tires16
Acura TSX problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 93 | 7 | Brakes | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | 80 | 33 | Steering | 70,000 | 4 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2012 | 36 | 133 | Steering | 72,553 | 6 | 4 | Avoid |
| 2011 | 72 | 45 | Steering | 79,000 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 59 | 63 | Airbags | 28,076 | 7 | 7 | |
| 2009 | 47 | 91 | Airbags | 23,000 | 6 | 7 | |
| 2008 | 80 | 34 | Steering | 63,000 | 2 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2007 | 87 | 22 | Steering | 110,300 | 2 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2006 | 74 | 50 | Steering | 90,000 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 71 | 51 | Airbags | 106,930 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2004 | 36 | 142 | Airbags | 62,000 | 3 | 9 | Avoid |
Recalls 12
Questions about the Acura TSX
What years of the Acura TSX should you avoid?
2004 and 2012. Each has more than twice the Acura TSX's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2004 alone has 142, mostly about airbags and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Acura TSX?
2007, 2013 and 2008 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (22, 33 and 34).
What is the most common problem with the Acura TSX?
Steering, with 223 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (122) and brakes (87).
How many recalls does the Acura TSX have?
12 recalls between 2004 and 2014. The 2011 model year has the most, with 7.
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