Acura TSX Steering Problems
Owners have filed 223 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Acura TSX across 10 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (100). The words owners use most often: “check power steering” (20% of reports).
- 223steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,000typical repair cost reported by owners
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Check power steering: mentioned in 44 of 223 complaints (20%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 24 of 223 complaints (11%)
- Wheel locked: mentioned in 16 of 223 complaints (7%)
- Eps module: mentioned in 13 of 223 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the Acura TSX at $2,000, and half of them between $1,650 and $2,650.
Based on 29 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2021), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 174 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 223 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 4 an injury.
Acura TSX steering complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Steering system failed-safety was a risk because wheel was very hard to turn-calling the dealer on Monday. Warning light came on right before the steering failed.
While driving the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly shutoff and powered on again. After do some diagnostics we determined is was the ECU/ECM. The ECM has corrosion on the top which caused salty water to eat through the lid. Doing some research this vehicle make and model has recall but doesnât show…
On two occasions my college aged daughter was driving this vehicle when the steering wheel became inoperative. There was an error message on the dash about checking the power steering system. There was also an icon displaying with a steering wheel. Luckily she was only in a parking lot when this…
2012 Acura TSX Sportwagon: Brought car to independent mechanic who diagnosed power steering failure as requiring replacement of "Power Steering Control Module". Acura has a "TSB" or "Technical Service Bulletin" #19-021 regarding this issue. The car is very difficult to steer and is dangerous to…
[XXX] [XXX] Case #[XXX] [XXX] [XXX] Must be affixed to the vehicle before to deliver purchaser Dealer# 31804 Salesperson# S705254 License [XXX] VIN# [XXX] Date sold # [XXX] Mileage 110,411 REG 51 (REV) 9/2019) UH Pursuant to California vehicle code §4456 Reference: CCR §1962 Dealership on 1461…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Acura TSXs have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 223 owner complaints about steering for the Acura TSX. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Acura TSX steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the Acura TSX?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,000 (half paid between $1,650 and $2,650), from 29 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Acura TSX?
The most frequent phrase is “check power steering”, in 44 of 223 complaints, followed by “rack pinion” (24).
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