2005 Acura TSX: complaints, problems and recalls

NOT HAPPY WITH THE QUALITY OF THE VEHICLE. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10130482 at NHTSA ↗

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE LOST AIR. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF THE ROAD, AND AN ATTEMPTED WAS MADE TO REFILL THE TIRE. THE STEEL BELT WAS OBSERVED TO BE BROKEN. THERE WERE BLISTERS ON SIDEWALL; BLISTERS WERE ON OTHER 3 TIRES ALSO.

Owner-reported narrative. 27,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10163276 at NHTSA ↗

2005 ACURA TSX MULTIPLE FAILURES EXPERIENCED UNDER WARRANTY OF AIR CONDITIONING, TRANSMISSION, EXHAUST MANIFOLD. TRANSMISSION NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED, AS RESULT OF REPAIR ERRORS AND DEFECTS INTERIOR CABIN OF VEHICLE REPEATEDLY FLOODED WITH SEVERAL GALLONS OF WATER. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 7,163 miles reported. Look up ODI 10169386 at NHTSA ↗

ACURA OF MEMPHIS IS SELLING VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY INFESTED AND DAMAGED BY RODENTS, PASSING THE COST OF REPAIRS TO THE CONSUMERS. I AM A VICTIM. HOW CAN THIS BE? THIS IS THE FIFTH BRAND NEW CAR THAT I HAVE PURCHASED/OWNED AND I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF OR EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH RODENTS NESTING UNDER THE HOOD THE CAR IS LESS THEN TWO YEARS OLD MY CAR IS DRIVEN EVERY DAY IS ACURA MAKING CARS WITH PRODUCTS THAT ATTRACT RODENTS AND RACCOONS? WHERE WAS MY CAR PREVIOUSLY STORED BEFORE ARRIVING TO THE DEALERSHIP? HOW LONG WAS MY VEHICLE I…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10184077 at NHTSA ↗

ACURA OF MEMPHIS IS SELLING VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY INFESTED AND DAMAGED BY RODENTS, PASSING THE COST OF REPAIRS TO THE CONSUMERS. I AM A VICTIM. HOW CAN THIS BE? THIS IS THE FIFTH BRAND NEW CAR THAT I HAVE PURCHASED/OWNED AND I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF OR EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH RODENTS NESTING UNDER THE HOOD THE CAR IS LESS THEN TWO YEARS OLD. MY CAR IS DRIVEN EVERY DAY IS ACURA MAKING CARS WITH PRODUCTS THAT ATTRACT RODENTS AND RACCOONS? WHERE WAS MY CAR PREVIOUSLY STORED BEFORE ARRIVING TO THE DEALERSHIP? HOW LONG WAS MY VEHICLE IN STORAGE…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10184127 at NHTSA ↗

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT,WHERE I WAS REAR ENDED AND PUSHED UP AGAINST THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE CAR SUSTAINED FRONT AND REAR DAMAGE, BUT NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE CAR WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY, ALLSTATE. THIS WAS A BRAND NEW 2005 ACURA TSX. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10190902 at NHTSA ↗

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, TAKING A RAMP FROM ONE ROAD TO ANOTHER, NOTICED A SOUND COMING FROM RIGHT REAR TIRE. WHILE TRYING TO REACH AN EXIT, FELT THE CAR PULLING TO THE RIGHT, AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF ON SHOULDER. WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A REST, THE TIRE WAS SITTING ON THE ROAD BEHIND THE CAR, STILL IN AN INTACT CIRCLE. THE TIRE WAS INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED TIRE DEALER WHO COULD FIND NO ROAD HAZARD METHOD OF TIRE FAILURE, AND THE MANUFACTURER DECIDED THAT ALTHOUGH THEY NORMALLY DO NOT COVER THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE UNDER WARRANTY, THEY PAID 35% OF THE …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10197922 at NHTSA ↗

THE REAR BUMPER WAS DISCOLORED AND THE ACURA DEALERSHIP, STERLING MCCALL ACURA, ADVISED ME THAT IT WAS MY IMAGINATION. LATER WHEN THE BUMPER PEALED OFF AND SOME OF THE ORIGINAL PAINT WAS SHOWING THROUGH THEY HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO FIX THE CAR. THE CLAIM AT 4K MILES THERE WAS A LITTLE FENDER BENDER, BUT I'M DOUBTFUL THAT IS THE TRUTH. THE REAR DOORS DON'T CLOSE RIGHT AND SQUEAK AS IF ITS HAD A REAR END COLLISION. I COMPLAINED TO THE BBB, ACURA CLIENT SERVICES (NO HELP) AND STERLING MCCALL THEMSELVES. THEY SIMPLY SLAPPED ON MORE PAINT AND NOW ITS P…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10198120 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2007-03-14 (March 14, 2007)

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A COIL WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.

Consequence: IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Reported: 2010-04-29 (April 29, 2010)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Reported: 2013-03-15 (March 15, 2013)

Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle's carpeting, which is in contact with the vehicle's engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). As a result, the ECU case may experience rust or corrosion. This damage may potentially cause the engine to stall.

Consequence: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any damaged ECU, free of charge. All vehicles will have a waterproof cover installed onto the ECU, free of charge. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-800-382-2238 and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.acura.com.