The contact owns a 2007 Acura TSX. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the ECU, and determined that corrosion had caused the component to fail. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V093000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 170,000.
The worst 2007 Acura TSX problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Steering15
- Electrical3
- Brakes2
- Engine2
- Transmission2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Steering15
- Electrical3
- Brakes2
- Engine2
- Transmission2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
Recalls 2
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 13V093000 · Recall details
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
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Acura TSX 28
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service News
- ServiceNews Article
- This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint
- Servicenews article
- There are specific leak dye kits for the R-134a and R-1234yf A/C systems; make sure you use the correct...
- Tech line summary article
- Dealer message
- Navigation system information.
- Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
- For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim
2007 Acura TSX fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 19-20 | 28 | 22-23 |
What 2007 Acura TSX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2007 Acura TSX. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the power steering fluid hose was leaking. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V174000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a fee would be charged for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,250.
Power steering rack and pinion leaked and was replaced with an Acura remanufactured part. A few years later it is leaking again.
The contact owns a 2007 Acura TSX. The contact stated that the emission warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a defective ECM/PCM due to salt corrosion. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V093000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Power steering makes an extreme screeching sound and Honda Dealership in Eau Claire, WI, says they cannot perform the recalls, and that I have to go to Acura, which is 2 hours away from me and cannot get there. I feel that Honda in eau claire should be able to do it.
Boot for rack and pinion started leaking fluid in the driveway and had to replace the rack and pinion assembly
Immobilizer green key light will not go off. I have been troubleshooting and found corrosion in the PCM/ECM control unit that is under the center counsel. Salt-water soaked the carpeting and that corroded the frame of the unit and got inside and onto the circuit board. I checked for a recall and there is one for this model and year. It asked for the VIN # and it came back telling me it was included in the recall. My question is why other VIN# is covered for this problem but mine is not. Corrosion is corrosion and the cause is a saltwater soaked carpeting next to the drivers gas pedal. Car was stationary, private drive and city street please explain.
After getting off work my car sitting for about 8 hours, on my commute home which is approximately 6-8 minutes (city streets) my steering became very heavy and difficult. The car started to make funny sounds under the hood. Once I arrived home I notice a trail of fluid leakage so I checked the power steering reservoir and it was tapped dry, absolutely no fluid. I had to replace the entire rack and pinion because the passenger side boot had a leak due to the seal. This was not an inexpensive repair.
Took the car for a test drive before I purchased it, no leaks and everything worked fine. The next morning I noticed a wet spot under the car, took it to the nearest shop and found out the power steering rack was leaking.
I was involved in an accident that wasn't significant enough to warrant airbag deployment however since then there has been a 'check airbag system' icon on my display ever since! I can't renew my lyft drivers account until this problem is addressed which is causing an undue financial hardship. Please let me know if this is part of a second wave of recalls to come regarding airbags. Furthermore, lately I've been contemplating what an officer at the scene told me, which was I puke be dead after running directly into the vehicle in front of me at a relatively high rate of speed. I'm happy to be alive but am curious as to how an accident of this magnitude; an accident that nearly demolished my acura as is illustrated in the attached photo, didn't prompt deployment of my airbags? Now I'm left with this ridiculous 'check airbag system' message which serves as a constant reminder of their failure and as described above is costing me.
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Questions about the 2007 Acura TSX
Is the 2007 Acura TSX reliable?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 2007 Acura TSX, fewer than a typical TSX model year.
What is the 2007 Acura TSX year score?
The 2007 Acura TSX scores 87 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Acura TSX: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Acura TSX?
Steering, with 15 complaints, typically around 115,000 miles. Next is electrical (3).
How many recalls does the 2007 Acura TSX have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and steering.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Acura TSX steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 10V174000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Acura TSX have bad steering?
The Acura TSX model years with the most steering complaints are 2012 (100 complaints), 2006 (24 complaints) and 2013 (19 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2007 Acura TSX get?
Official estimates for the 2007 Acura TSX range from 22 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19-20 city and 28 highway.
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