Acura TSX brake failure problems

Filed Dec 10, 2020 · Brakes · 71,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 acura tsx. The contact stated the vehicle brake system failed. The contact stated that in cold climate, the vehicle brake failed to engage and the contact had to engage the brake with force to be able to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic to have a diagnostic test performed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 71,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2020 · Brakes · 109,000 miles · TX

A car stop in front of me quickly so I push the brake hard to stop and I heard the ABS grinding, so everything fine, I continue driving then I want to stop on the stop sign and I found the brake pedal is not normal I have to push it completely down feels like no brakes I took it to acura dealer and they flash the brake oil, and I told them what happened they said no air in the ABS or the system and its normal but if it happen again you need ABS control module the car mileage is 109000 and its all highway miles. Now when I push on the pedal it feels spongy and it goes to the floor. Its kinda scary to drive and the cost of this part installed $4000. For this mileage and this car I think something wrong going on..

Filed May 10, 2020 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · MN

No brakes or very stiff brake pedal when below freezing until car warms up. Have had brake fluid replaced and bled multiple times and problem not fixed. Happens every time below 25 degrees and is worse the colder it is.

Filed May 15, 2019 · Brakes, Steering · 90,000 miles · TX

I lost power steering driving to work at interstate speeds a couple of weeks ago. I have been driving this route to work for many years and this experience startled me. This situation could have become fatal very quickly with a less experienced driver.the replacement cost is expensive and the eps module needed for repair is not easy to find. None of the local acura dealers will work with me so my car is sitting in a storage yard while I try to figure out what to do. As a result, I am without a car to get to work everyday. To add insult to injury, I just got the car out of the shop for a "soft pedal" brake failure, that happened at highway speeds too. This issue also could have ended very differently with less experience behind the wheel. That repair was expensive and it did not restore the braking system to original feel. The car stops better but just not as well as it did before. Let me reiterate, the car does not have that many miles on it. I might expect these problems from a vehicle with twice this mileage,but not from a car with less than 100, 000 miles.

Filed Feb 15, 2016 · Brakes · 29,000 miles · NY

Brakes failed on three consecutive days during cold spell (teens with wind chill -10 to 10f) the first time I had pulled out of a parking space at the supermarket and was heading towards the exit. I noticed that the car was not slowing as I approached the street although I was exerting considerable force on the brake. I managed to stop the car and pull to the side of the street. I checked for any physical obstructions and did not find any. The brake pedal would not travel. After a few minutes the brakes resumed normal operation and I was able to carefully drive home. The next morning, I pumped the brakes with the car off until the pedal would not move. I then turned on the ignition and noticed the brake would not go down again. I had to wait a few minutes until it functioned again. Third instance, I started the car and pumped the brakes several times. The first couple times it worked but then it froze again. After some more time, the brakes engaged and I took the car to an auto repair shop. This is a very dangerous situation and I feel fortunate that I did not run anyone down in the crowded supermarket parking lot and the street was clear when I couldn't slow the car and rolled into it.

Filed Feb 15, 2016 · Brakes · 37,000 miles · CT

On three occasions 2011 acura tsx breaks have failed while driving, causing me to have to use my emergency break in order to avoid accident. I attempted to slow down while going off the highway exit and pushed on breaks only to find the break pedal was extremely stiff and would not move no matter how hard I pushed on it... After few minutes, the breaks started working normally. The vehicle was pre-warmed for at least 15 min before driving every time. The weather temperatures on all three occasions were below 10 degrees f.there are multiple acura's owners already experiencing this horrific issue. Acura needs to acknowledge this problem and issue a recall on these vehicles asap. What prove do you need? You want to wait until people start getting into accidents and dye because of brake failure in their cars? This is unacceptable! Please issue a recall on acura vehicles.

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Brakes · 32,000 miles · CT

First thing in the cold morning my brake pedal was solid, no movement when I press it, and thus no brakes. This is the 2nd time, but the first time (a week ago) I thought I did something wrong because it went away quickly. This morning I almost drove into traffic. And after I entered the road, it took a few minutes before the brakes returned to normal. I'm guessing there is some moisture in the brake line that is frozen and eventually it thaws and the brakes return.

Filed Mar 1, 2012 · Brakes · 36,711 miles · CA

The inner rear brake pads went from 6 in september to 1 - worn to the sensor in less than six months. The front brake pads remained at 8 and the outer rear brake pads were 6. Mechanics with whom I have spoken have explained that the rear brake pads should not be wearing out prior to the front since the front brakes do most of the work. They also indicated that such uneven wear is not normal. Of most concern to me is the safety issue. Except for an intermittent noise like a little stick in my right rear tire well, I had no idea there was a problem. Although it wasn't time for my regular service, I contacted my mechanic to make sure my car was ready for a road trip I was taking that weekend. Because I mentioned the intermittent sound, they looked under the car and discovered the problem with the brakes. Had I not been cautious, I could very well have had a serious problem on the road without ever anticipating it. While the acura dealer insists that such wear is not unusual for these cars, I find it very concerning that my brakes should be worn out in this way at 36000 miles. With previous cars, I have never needed brake pads until around 80,000 miles. It is upsetting to me to have this experience with a car that is renowned for its durability and to not have it covered under warranty. It seems odd to me that my mechanic and the other mechanics with who I consulted don't find this to be "normal wear and tear" and yet acura does. Had I driven the car without checking, I would likely have had brake failure, destroyed the rotors and required a much more costly repair job. Brake failure could also have meant an accident and injury, not just to my car and its passengers, . That little intermittent sound that I heard was so intermittent that my passengers never heard it - were it not for the mechanics in my family, I might not have noticed either.

Filed Aug 17, 2010 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · PA

Front brake failure. Front brake rotors are warping to cause serve vibrations and very weak brakes. This had occurred before reaching 50,000 miles. Rotors and pads need to be replaced. I do not want to use original dealer replacement parts due to the fact it will just happen again. This is well know on internet and even my local inspection garage knows about it. Something needs to be done please.

Filed Dec 16, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · 8,318 miles · CA

1st incident: the front brakes went out. I had them checked twice before the dealer replaced them. They reported they were low but blamed it on me. I complained in the beginning when I couldn't stop, and skid into intersections at red lights some times barely missing the cars in front of me. The dealers all said it was the way I was driving the car. I haven't driven this car any different from my previous cars that didn't have ABS. I've owned several new cars so I think I know how to drive a car properly by now. I've never worn down any brakes in my car inside of a few months of ownership. I have replaced front brakes on many of my cars once a year which is normal. This one shouldn't have been any different. There was clearly a problem with them in the beginning. 2nd incident: the engine light was coming on for no reason at 20,000 miles. The car didn't need to be serviced but the dealer was unable to determine why it was coming on. 3rd incident: the battery failed twice in one year. I owned a mazda that the battery failed on and it only happened once. I owned that car 5 years and never had another problem with it after that. I find this odd that the battery failed twice. 4th incident: some times the car didn't start, there was nothing wrong with the alternator or starter. I assumed it was the battery again. When it was running it would hesitate to move or would jerk while in motion. 5th incident: the driver seat belt would constantly jam preventing me from putting it on or adjusting it while on. While I was driving it would get so tight that I couldn't release it no matter what I did. I had to pull over and take it off in order to release the taught pull across my chest. I had to struggle with it for several minutes to get it on every day. This was from inception of ownership until I finally had it repaired not realizing it was faulty. Every other problem I have had over the years was not safety related that I'm aware of, and I've had many others since. *tr updated 06/07/10