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.
2007 Acura TSX steering problems
15 complaints (68% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 115,000.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 68%
- typical mileage
- 115,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Rack and pinion1
- Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Acura TSX steering problems in other years
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
What 2007 Acura TSX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Power steering rack and pinion leaked and was replaced with an Acura remanufactured part. A few years later it is leaking again.
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
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 began hearing a noise when turning the steering wheel and the steering became "heavy". I checked the power steering fluid reservoir and it was low on fluid. I checked under the car and saw that there a leak from the driver's side boot on the steering rack. I took the car to a local shop and had the part replaced with an aftermarket rack for $1200. The rack failed within a week. I took it back to the local shop and they replaced it under warranty. This was june 2017. Today I took it to the shop again and now the right boot is leaking. I have not had to pay for the warranty replacements, but the fact the original part was defective is troubling. I have found that many people with acura tsxs have the same issue. I believe it should be a manufacturer replacement free of charge to the owner.
The car had not given me any warning or nothing. Driving fine down the highway one day going about 45 MPH, I go to make a turn and its hard as hell. My car starts sounding all crazy and im struggling to turn the wheel. I pull over and all my power steering fluid is gone, leaked out! Now I have read report after report of this happening. Over and over for this same year and type of car. Why is there no recall?????!!!!! The boot just busted. And its gonna cost me way more than I can afford to replace the rack and pinion!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 acura tsx. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the power steering seized without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Driving vehicle and steering locked up hearing weird noises from the front end of the vehicle and leaking power steering
Questions about the 2007 Acura TSX steering
Does the 2007 Acura TSX have steering problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Acura TSX, 68% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2007 Acura TSX steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 115,000 miles.
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).
Other 2007 Acura TSX problems
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