The Electronic Power Steering Component failed in the vehicle. No previous warning lights or problems with steering. Had just parked car returned an hour later and warning light comes on. Fortunately, I was pulling out of a parking place when the steering locked up. Vehicle was towed to Acura dealer and the service advisor stated it would be covered under 15 year extended warranty then called parts to locate part to be replaced. I was called the next morning and told vehicle would be ready by end of day, but a few hours later surprisingly, I was informed the part (Power steering rack) was not covered and the cost would be $3,400. To add insult to injury was offered to have sales appraise my car so they could fix and resell!!! I only have 38,500 miles on my 2012 vehicle and now my vehicle is just sitting. This is a real issue there definitely should be a recall for this. I see numerous complaints regarding this, please investigate this safety issue.
Acura TSX steering lock-up problems
26 of the 671 owner complaints about the Acura TSX describe steering wheel locks up, most of them for the 2012 model year.
- owner complaints
- 26
- worst model year
- 2012
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,600
- typical mileage
- 88,000
By model year
Often reported together
Engine failure 6Stalling 1Power steering loss 1Airbag light 1
What owners say
was leaving my and steering wheel locked up.
Steering locked up and power steering light came on dashboard. Turned off the engine, restarted, it was ok. It happened again and extremely difficult to turn the steering. Real safety hazard.
Eps failure warning shows up on the cluster panel... The steering wheel locked almost making me crash my vehicle. The vehicle is not drivable right now. This incident it's been reported for many acura tsx owners before. Are the manufacturers waiting for a fatal accident to happened?!?
As I was driving down a straight road, the steering wheel locked and I got a message on the dashboad. It said that the electrical power steering system may not be working. I turned off the car. I turned it back on and continued to drive. However, within 1 min, the wheel locked again. Thank god I hadnt gotten on the freeway. There could've been serious consequences as this is an extremely dangerous situation while driving. I slowly brought it back home as I had to continuously turn off and on the car to unlock wheel for 1 min. To make some turns. This should not have happened to this car that I bought less than 10 years old. I had just taken it in a couple of months ago for an oil check and inspection.
Steering locks up mid-turn while driving. Resulted in a collision.
On my way to work last night while driving in the highway, my steering wheel locked, making it impossible for me to turn. Then lights starting flashing on the dashboard saying check power steering system. I was afraid for my life as this is dangerous. I did safely make it to work. At this time I am unable to find a recall for this problem which is odd because this is definitely not a consumer's fault. It's a system failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 acura tsx. While driving approximately 67 MPH, the power steering seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that an appointment was pending with hendrick acura (located at 6824 e independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28227, (980) 242-5667). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000. Piir=y.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 acura tsx. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning and became difficult to turn in either direction. Spreen acura (8101 auto dr, riverside, ca 92504, (951) 335-8955) was notified and indicated that the manufacturer had not issued a steering recall. The vehicle was not covered by a warranty for servicing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
I was driving on a state hwy coming home from work in the dark & rain when all of a sudden my steering wheel locked up. I thankfully was able to take control. I veered off the highway when I noticed I couldn't turn my wheel. After getting it home & looking what it could be I read the power steering. After reading several forums regarding this issue it's a known problem with this vehicle & year. This has happened to numerous people while driving which is behind dangerous & I couldn't imagine if I couldn't take control. Why hasn't this been recalled? It's a whole forum on this where people could have lost their lives. This vehicle does not just take power steering fluid so it would not be an easy fix. Now it's impossible to turn my wheel. I reached out to acura but got no response.
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
Questions about the Acura TSX steering lock-up
Which Acura TSX years have steering wheel locks up problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2012 (13 complaints), 2013 (5 complaints) and 2011 (3 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix steering wheel locks up on the Acura TSX?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,600 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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