2006 Acura TSX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
50 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
89,045 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 38 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 50 complaints (46.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 24 | 48.0% |
| Braking behavior | 7 | 14.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 10.0% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 4.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 23 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
Steering: 23; Electrical System: 7; Engine: 4; Air Bags: 3; Seats: 3; Service Brakes: 3; Exterior Lighting: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 9 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 9 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 9; 100,000 to 149,999: 9; 150,000 and above: 6
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2006: 4; 2007: 2; 2008: 2; 2009: 3; 2010: 2; 2011: 4; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 3; 2016: 6; 2017: 3; 2018: 2; 2019: 5; 2020: 3; 2021: 1; 2022: 2; 2023: 2; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 24 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10246211 · 2008-10-21 (October 21, 2008)
MY VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL MAKES A MOANING NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS LEFT OR RIGHT A LOW SPEEDS. THE ACURA DEALER REPLACED THE CABLE REEL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL HUB BUT THE NOISE CONTINUES. I AM AFRAID THIS NOISE IS AN INDICATION THAT SOMETHING INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL WILL WEAR OUT EVENTUALLY AND CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10246211 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10276898 · 2009-07-15 (July 15, 2009)
GOING AROUND A TURN MY VALET KEY ON MY KEY RING WAS LODGED INTO A SCREW HOLE IN MY STEERING WHEEL CAUSING MY KEY TO COME OUT OF MY IGNITION AND TURN OFF MY CAR. I WAS ABOUT TO GO INTO A CURB BUT I WAS ABLE TO USE MY BRAKES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10276898 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10162698 · 2006-07-17 (July 17, 2006)
NEWLY PURCHASED (APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES ON ODOMETER) 2006 ACURA TSX 6 SPEED MANUAL SHIFT WAS PARKED ON SLIGHT HILL IN NEUTRAL WITH PARKING BRAKE ON. AFTER BEING PARKED THERE FOR SOME TIME PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE AND VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN DRIVEWAY STRIKING TREE. DAMAGE TO TRUNK OCCURRED. DEALER CHECKED PARKING BRAKE AND ADVISED BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WITHIN SPECIFIED PARAMETERS NOTHING WRONG. CHECKED SAME AFTER RETURN FROM DEALER, PARKING BRAKE HELD ON HILL UNTIL BRAKES COOLED AND VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE MOVED WITH MINIMUM EFFOR…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10162698 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10164402 · 2006-08-03 (August 3, 2006)
ON APPROXIMATELY 03.01.06 THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS AROSE: RATTLING FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT, NEAR THE ARMREST CRACKING/POPPING/BUZZING FROM THE FRONT DRIVERS DOOR SPEAKER/WINDOW SWITCH AREA (ACURA SERVICE BULLETIN 04-024) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, RATTLING FROM BOTH DOOR MOUNTED SEAT BELT ADJUSTERS SQUEAKY BRAKES MILDEW SMELL FROM CLIMATE CONTROL WITH A/C OFF FELT TAPE BECAME EXPOSED ON DASH AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE FOR 05.15.06 AT RON TONKIN ACURA. UPON PICKING UP THE VEHICLE ON 05.19.06, ALL THE ISSUES HAD NOT BEEN FIXED, AS WELL AS THE FOLLOWING…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10164402 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10218776 · 2008-02-21 (February 21, 2008)
2006 ACURA TSX WAS PURCHASED WITH AN EXISTING ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10218776 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10296164 · 2009-12-16 (December 16, 2009)
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 …
Owner-reported narrative. 8,318 miles reported. Look up ODI 10296164 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10851492 · 2016-03-24 (March 24, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP AROUND THE HOSES LEAKED ALL OVER THE ALTERNATOR AND CAUSED IT TO FAIL. THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND ALTERNATOR WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 144,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10851492 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11421128 · 2021-06-16 (June 16, 2021)
The contact owns a 2006 Acura TSX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 13V093000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical system). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and confirmed that the Vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 128,241.
Owner-reported narrative. 128,241 miles reported. Look up ODI 11421128 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10185428 · 2007-03-18 (March 18, 2007)
SQUEAKY DRIVERS SEAT ON BRAND NEW 2006 ACURA TSX AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH 200 MILES.
Owner-reported narrative. 45 miles reported. Look up ODI 10185428 at NHTSA ↗