Tl* the contact owns a 2012 acura tsx. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted after one attempt. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering module wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. It was unknown if a dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to call the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. The VIN was not available.
2012 Acura TSX electrical complaints
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An animal destroyed two wiring harnesses under the hood, that I could see. Car will not start. Apparently the insulation on the wires is soy based and critters like to eat it. The car was sitting in my driveway, and hadn't been driven for 1 day when I discovered the problem.
I have a acura tsx 2012 - about 70,000 miles. One evening leaving work my car notified me that I needed to check the power steering system. My wheel was completely locked and I had to get it towed to an acura service center. I then later learned that I need to replace my eps unit and my cost would be $1028!!!!! This is unacceptable as my vehicle is fairly new and well maintained!!! Acura needs to fix this issue and reimburse me! It could've been life changing for me if this happened will on a main highway, etc!!! Unacceptable for this vehicle!
While driving on the busiest freeway in cleveland, ohio (7/23/17); an error popped up on my acura tsx saying "check power steering system," and I immediately lost all power steering of my vehicle. I was able to pull the wheel (with great force) to the side of the road, and read the owner's manual. It said that there's a problem with the electrical power steering of the vehicle and to shut off the car and turn it back on to see if the error resets. Thankfully the error went away. I called the dealer the next morning (since this happened on a sunday), and they said if it happens again to bring it in for service. I drove the car for another 6 days (thinking it was a fluke), then to my parents 2 hours away to youngstown, ohio (7/29/17). When I got back into my car, turned the key, the error "check power steering" popped up again. Unfortunately, it did not reset. When this error occurs, the entire power steering system doesn't function. The steering wheel will turn; however, with great force! It's extremely difficult to move. I did some research and found a ton of issues with the electrical steering system of the 2015 acura tsx. I've had the car 5 years and drove it 79,000 miles (freeway mostly); it's odd that this early in the life, a main computer that houses the steering would fail. I found posts of people driving with children on freeways and on winding roads encounter the same issue and they lost control of their cars! See sites: 1. Http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2012/acura/tsx/steering/problem.aspx 2. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ffw9f9d854 some thing has to be done. This is a $1000+ fix and not covered under warranty. This is clearly a defect from whoever sold acura the electrical steering component module of the vehicle. The next person this happens to may not be able to maneuver over and cause a fatal crash.
I had an accident in the snow and slid into the guardrail while turning. Not much body damage, but the steering completely locked. Was stuck in the road for 2 hours with the police having to block off around me. Had it towed to my mechanic. He could not do anything with it because he said it was electrical and could not clear the code that was coming up and needed to go the dealership.had to have it towed to the dealership. They are replacing the steering.
Upon starting vehicle I noticed intermittent "check power steering system". During drive cycle I encountered failure of electric power steering assist, very difficult to steer vehicle. Went to dealer for service, they witnessed same symptoms stated above, but intermittent check light will not produce a fault code, technician stated it seems like a ground problem. Unable to drive vehicle due to unsafe condition, very difficult to steer, would not be able to avoid an emergency while driving because of the amount of force needed to steer vehicle.
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