Acura TSX loss of power problems

Filed Sep 26, 2023 · Steering · 126,250 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jul 30, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · VA

Car last year began randomly displaying VSA code during inclement weather. Took vehicle for diagnostic and report showed APS sensor issues. Replaced acceleration pedal. Car then lost power steering. Replaced pump. Can began having loss of power while using cruise control and steering would stiffen. Yet, only during inclement weather while driving. The Engine light with emmisions control warning would display and the clear on its on usually over night. Code diagnostics found possible 02 sensor or catalytic converter issues. Roughly six months later car cut off and wouldn't start replaced rack and pinion during to link at main connection. Car began having starting issues still then not holding charge replace battery twice due to B/S/A reporting pass. About 3 months ago car wouldn't turn over starter was faulty replaced starter. Replaced starter however igintion strained to turn over. To start it began requiring turning car to on then off and immediately to run. Began requesting jump starts. Ran diagnosis at advance auto showed battery issues, starter good and alternator good. Replaced battery and 02 sensor. Can Three weeks wouldn't start after driving to the gas station attempted to jump vehicle but didn't work. Called roadside service; however when service arrived vehicle started with no assistance. Took car for diagnosis test and code displayed ecm issues. Car again after cutting vehicle on and attempting to start car up vehicle wouldn't turn over. Attempted to jump start vehicle and still no crank. Left car and returned 2 hours later and was able to jump start vehicle. Acura website I'd showing decals for emc and power steering recalls on 08 tsx non vin specific search however my specific vin isnt included. How do I register my vin for similar recall issues.

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 Aug 27, 2018 · Steering · 70,000 miles · FL

Driving in stop and go traffic and suddenly the check power steering system warning light came on and I lost all power steering to the vehicle. The wheel was able to be turned with significant strength but will need to go in for replacement of the eps sensor.

Filed Aug 8, 2018 · Steering · 88,500 miles · CT

As I was driving to work the eps indicator came on and I lost power steering. I was driving 65 miles an hour on the highway. I was able to turn the wheel by muscling through it but it was extremely difficult to turn and I would not have been able to make any tight or sharp turns.

Filed Aug 2, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 140,000 miles · TX

The problem: when it is hot the car start losing power, and vsa light comes up. Then the gauge cluster start doing intermittent shutdowns of the RPM and speedometer gauges. Additional to that, the A/C shut down and blow hot air. Acura diagnostic: john eagle acura had the car to check the problem. During the test in hot temperature, they found there is a problem of ecu communication in the f-can. There are 3 main things that communicate with ecu though the f-can: one is the gauge cluster which I replaced, the second was the vsa modulator which was disconnected to test, and the third one was the radio system that was also disconnected, and the results were the same (damaged). According to acura engineers, after proceeding with all these steps the solution is replacing electronic control unit (ecu). Acura fake recall: last december I took my car to an acura dealer because there was a bulletin for a recall for acura tsx; this recall was about ecu corrosion and it specifically say that it is going to be detailed checked and tested and if any problem was presented it could also be replaced without no cost. Well, what they did was put a piece of plastic cover on top of the ecu to cover the corrosion that the ecu already had, and 4 month later these problems come up. Therefore, I called acura and ask them to make a follow up of this recall and what they answer was that the recall was already done, and they cannot do the recall twice and that they feel really sorry. Conclusion: acura do not want to assume any responsibility for their problems and they want to still hiding problems that they have with their vehicles. Please see attached acura diagnostic. I would really appreciate your help in this matter to avoid other persons getting this horrible experience.

Filed Jul 5, 2018 · Engine · 67,000 miles · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 acura tsx. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power without warning. The contact called acura of honolulu at 808‑829‑3073 (3251 n nimitz hwy, honolulu, hi 96819), but there was no response or return call from the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2018 · Steering · 107,000 miles · NC

I had returned home from visiting my daughter, and parked my car in my driveway. Thirty minutes later I returned to my car to drive it to town and the power steering indicator was lit up. I had lost power steering. Car is seven years old with 100k miles. I took it to honda dealer since we don't have an acura dealer. They quoted me 3k to repair. I said that was unacceptable. Short of replacing the engine in a car, no repair should cost that. I bought acura because I thought they were reliable. This is ridiculous. Service person suggested I trade it in instead of putting that much into it. Are you kidding me!! So, I guess I will be driving without power steering.

Filed Jun 1, 2018 · Steering · 100,000 miles · KS

2012 acura tsx 100k miles extremely well maintained. Shortly after leaving work yesterday I was driving on a very busy street(45 MPH zone) in rush hour and lost complete steering control. The car was extremely difficult to steer. Lost all power steering assist. I proceeded to pull in to a parking lot, turned the vehicle off and then on again and steering assist was back. Continued on my drive home and it happened again while in motion 45 MPH. Pulled off the road, cycled the ignition again and power assist was back. Thankfully I was not mid turn when this happened or an accident very well could have occurred. The vehicle gave no warning whatsoever before this happened. Very dangerous. My husband is a ase certified technician and has not been able to duplicate the problem again since it has happened, so he is currently not able to pin point if its the eps module, steering gear, or torque sensor. We don't want to throw a $1200 part at it based on a guess. This is way too many complaints on such a serious issue for honda not to have issued a recall. Toyota would have been on this like white on rice. We bought a honda for a reason, reliability. Currently its a nerve racking car to drive with the potential of causing serious injury or death along with all the other hondas/acuras using this same eps system. Please submit this to honda.

Filed May 7, 2018 · Steering · 69,000 miles · NJ

My 2012 acura tsx with 69000 miles. Steering wheel suddenly froze and lost power steering. It is a well maintained car and having a steering problem with such low mileage is unacceptable. Should definitely be a recall. On diagnosis, it is eps unit and it will cost me $1200+ ? Acura, look at the number of complaints. It should be a recall.