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.
2006 Acura TSX: loss of power steering
5 of the 50 complaints about the 2006 Acura TSX describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- recalls
- 1
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
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.
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!
Drove the car about 35 miles from home, as I was parking heard a noise while steering left and right. Within a few minutes, the steering was hard. Drove it home by the time I got home the steering was no longer working. Checked steering fluid.no more fluid. Totally dry. Brought it to the midas and and to dealer and was told the steering rack is leaking, $3000.00 to repair. They said the rubbers on rack went bad. A few people ( mechanics) that said this is not normal for a 2006. I have found that this seems to be a major issue with acura 2006 cars.
Power steering rack failed unexpectedly. Car developed a noise without any warning, and the steering became hard to turn. Made it to the repair center (dealership) without any problems, but the steering wheel was really hard to turn by the time I got there (with a drive no longer than 10 miles). Looking at online forums, it appears that an abnormal number of people have needed power steering racks between 90k-130k miles due to leaks. This appears abnormal, as my understanding is that a rack should last for the life of the car. This makes me wonder if it has anything to do with the power steering leak tsb that acura has for these cars.
Related recalls
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 10V174000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Acura TSX power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 2006 Acura TSX?
5 of 50 owner complaints about the 2006 Acura TSX (10%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
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There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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