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2010 Acura TSX repairs by problem area
Engine (13%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (43%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 75 repairs.
2010 Acura TSX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 62 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura TSX in New Jersey, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201844000 miUS $1200 | Alternator had died, check engine light came on that battery was no longer charging. Dealer saw me the same day and replaced the alternator and battery - $1200 | ||
| Acura TSX in California, United States May 2013 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 2016132000 miUS $200 | PO137 O2 Sensor failure | ||
| Acura TSX in Texas, United States Apr 2017 - May 2021 | |||
| Apr 2020124000 miUS $200 | Air bag light was illuminated and would not clear. Faulty sensor for airbag system was replaced by shop. | ||
| Acura TSX in South Carolina, United States May 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 2017137000 miUS $800 | The radiator coil failed and need to be replaced and the coolant need to be recharged. | ||
2010 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada Jul 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Aug 201534380 mi | Front compliance bushings replaced by Acura at vehicle purchase. They stated that they both had signs of cracking. | ||
| Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada Nov 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201684520 mi | Plastic shield under engine was seized and could not be removed for oil change. Tech ended up cutting out an access hole so he could reach the oil plug and filter. Apparently a common problem as the TSX ages. Annoying. | ||
| Feb 201788040 miC $120 | Exhaust flange was corroded and leaking. New gasket and hardware was installed to compete the repair and restore the exhaust. | ||
| Aug 201791760 miC $472 | Front brake pads replaced and rotors machined. | ||
| Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jun 201324800 mi | Tire pressure sensor was malfunctioning. The replacement is also inaccurate although not as much as the previous unit... | ||
| Jun 201744020 miC $700 | Muffler was bent and main stud broken. Bit of a mystery. No other damage on the car and I have no recall of any hits to the bottom. | ||
| Acura TSX in Michigan, United States May 2021 - Oct 2024 | |||
| Apr 2022141000 miUS $400 | rear brake caliper seized. replace both rear brake calipers along with pads and rotors | ||
| Nov 2023159000 miUS $230 | battery failed. Alternator determined to be bad. Replace Alternator and battery | ||
| Aug 2024163000 miUS $550 | Noticed a vibration coming from the front at highway speeds. Shop determined the front calipers and brake lines needed to be replaced. | ||
| Acura TSX in Vermont, United States Aug 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201890000 miUS $500 | new [brakes] needed | ||
2010 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Acura TSX in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Oct 201650000 miUS $1977 | Blown ac compressor Damaged condenser Damaged expansion valve | ||
| Acura TSX in Georgia, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jul 201357000 mi | battery not holding enough charge dealer replaced under warrenty | ||
| Acura TSX in Washington, United States Sep 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 201344000 mi | Oil pressure light on intermittently. Oil burn as well. Dealer attempted to blame "aftermarket" Bosch oil filter. Control arms bad from factory | ||
| Acura TSX in California, United States Aug 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Sep 201368000 mi | Windshield trim/garnish passenger side had come off. TSB. Driverside Rocker Panel was dented. Caused by dealer employee. Dealer repaired damage at their expense. Outcome was satisfactory | ||
| Acura TSX in Ohio, United States Oct 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 201761000 miUS $305 | Right rear wheel creating grinding noise. Had to prematurely replace pads and rotors. They initially thought it was the caliper but after disassembly they found that it was working correctly. | ||
| Acura TSX in Michigan, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018133000 miUS $2000 | check VSA and emissions light on. Noticeable dip in performance. Shop replaced timing control solenoid, timing chain, tensioner and water pump. | ||
| Acura TSX in California, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Oct 201882000 miUS $1300 | Front brake pads Rear struts replaced | ||
| Acura TSX in Ohio, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Oct 201228500 mi | Battery was found to be weak during inspection. Replaced on warranty. | ||
| Acura TSX in Michigan, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201775000 miUS $310 | Ignition coil went bad and needed replacement. | ||
| Acura TSX in Kentucky, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2019118000 miUS $250 | complete brake replacement, rotors pads and fluid flush. | ||
| Acura TSX in New Jersey, United States May 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jul 201112500 miUS $85 | Passenger side foglight crack from road debris. Found replacement part online and did DIY repair. ~100 min total to complete the job with minimal experience working on cars. | ||
| Acura TSX in Virginia, United States Nov 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jan 201477700 miUS $120 | Replaced original battery after only 3 years | ||
| Feb 2015130000 miUS $1100 | Front driver side wheel bearing failed | ||
| Acura TSX in North Carolina, United States Jun 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 20104000 mi | Navigation screen and backup camera will not turn on when starting car. Problem is intermittent. Dealer fixed problem with interior lighting in center stack which would not light up at full brightness and flicker at lower levels. | ||
| Nov 20108200 mi | Blown driver side speaker Blown driver side speaker | ||
| Acura TSX in Districto Federal, Mexico Jun 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201114880 mi | Trunk can be opened exclusively with remote control. | ||
| Acura TSX in Indiana, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201548000 mi | molding along the windshield loose. Replaced without charge. | ||
| Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States May 2010 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Oct 20106000 mi | VSA light was on. The brake switch was replaced. | ||
| Jun 201312000 mi | The lid of a container in the center console could not open and close smoothly. | ||
| Aug 201312300 mi | Rattles from the rear deck. They put some insulation in the area and now the rattles become less obstructive, but still there. | ||
| Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jan 20148200 mi | Dead Battery. Got a recharge and tipped auto rep $40. (only came 2 blocks to house). I took the car to my dealer. Upon checking the battery, they found 2 cells weren't working properly. They replaced the battery under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201410000 mi | Front Passenger Leather Seat (Cosmetic Issue) - Seam had a very fine separation | ||
| Sep 201512000 mi | Twice could not get car out of park, in April and again in September. "Fixed" it by locking then unlocking the car. Dealer could find nothing wrong. | ||
| Apr 201715000 mi | Replaced Battery. I am including the Battery, because you said to include if mileage is under 24,000 | ||
| Acura TSX in Kentucky, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201121700 mi | Sunroof leaked. Dealer fixed it by replacing the seal that is manufactured to the glass panel. | ||
| Aug 201133000 mi | Popping noise coming from the right rear of the vehicle as it went over bumps at low speeds. Repaired per TSB 09-019. | ||
| Jan 201429700 mi | Backup camera would occasionally not turn on while backing up. No trouble code was detectable and I had to take it to the dealership while it was malfunctioning to prove that it was faulty. Technician has to consult tech center hotline. | ||
| Nov 201488300 mi | Navi/ backup camera system would rarely not work. Dealer/ Acura technical assistance hotline diagnosed the problem as a "faulty HFL control unit". Covered under an extended warranty, if not covered then the cost would be approx. $1,400. | ||
| Feb 2016106000 mi | Oil consumption was deemed to be excessive by Acura per Acura TSB. Piston rings were replaced under Acura extended warranty. There is a warranty extension program and a TSB covering this repair. $0 out of pocket expense. | ||
| Nov 2018135000 miUS $250 | Right rear caliper replaced after it seized. | ||
| Oct 2021165000 miUS $500 | Both front calipers replaced after one seized. Also replaced pads and rotors (not included in cost). | ||
| Acura TSX in New Jersey, United States Mar 2010 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Feb 201227000 mi | Battery died in a parking lot only at 24k miles. Free tow truck provided to jump start. Don't trust this car. | ||
| Mar 201228000 mi | Car has since died 3 more times since last trip randomly in parking lots. Can't trust this car anymore. | ||
| May 201231000 mi | Car kept dying at random times. Competent dealer finally discovered a faulty HFL unit that stayed on at all times and causing the voltage draw to be faulty. HFL unit replaced and everything seems normal so far. Car died again while filling up gas. Only radio was on - during broad daylight. Dealer found the voltage to be "low" and replaced the battery. | ||
| Acura TSX in California, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2022 | |||
| Mar 201344000 mi | XM antenna failed, and the radio would cut out. The antenna was ordered and replaced the following week. | ||
| Apr 201344500 mi | Drivers door lock actuator failed to unlock door using keyless remote control. Dealer ordered part and replaced the next week. Symptom had been reported on two prior visits, but dealer was unable to duplicate at those times. | ||
| Nov 201348000 mi | The clear coating on the headlamp assemblies began peeling off. The headlamps were replaced under warranty. | ||
| Acura TSX in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Nov 201111780 mi | burnt out seat heater bulb | ||
| Acura TSX in Minnesota, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Sep 2015126000 miUS $47 | Recall on excessive oil consumption; brought to dealer who changed oil; charged for service despite the fact that I had changed the oil (synthetic)the week before; engine consumption of oil did not meet the criteria for further service | ||
| Acura TSX in Maryland, United States Mar 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| Dec 201229000 mi | Bad door lock motor, not able to be diagnosed at dealer. 3 hour repair, but took dealer loaner. They're very courteous, but couldn't replicate. I still hear the lock motor noise occassionally. | ||
| Apr 201332000 mi | 3 door lock motors went bad on the car, 2 were replaced. Battery was pulling 218 cold cranking amps, was found during a maintenance check during oil change. | ||
| Acura TSX in Arizona, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201222000 mi | Check Fuel door warning would come on from time to time and turn back off most times. Faulty solenoid. New one ordered but took an extra day. | ||
| Nov 201335000 mi | Battery wasn't holding a complete charge. Replaced under warranty | ||
| Feb 201891000 miUS $850 | For quite some time had a serious vibration when accelerating at any speed. Determined that BOTH CV joints had failed. Kudos to Acura for taking care of half of the cost even though the car is well out of warranty. Driving Hondas since 1985 and have never had a CV joint fail. This was a very odd failure. | ||
| Acura TSX in New Jersey, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201224000 mi | Annoying rattle coming from the dash (screen in front of the gauges was loose). This was corrected and the car is currently rattle free on bumpy roads. | ||
| Sep 201347000 mi | Rear suspension creaks slightly over bumps. Components lubricated. Panel behind door pull on driver side rattling. Panel replaced. | ||
| Aug 201784500 miUS $165 | Under engine panel torn off by pot hole. Bought new oem part and replaced in my driveway. | ||
| Mar 201885000 mi | Recall: replace front passenger airbag | ||
| Acura TSX in Ohio, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jan 20117500 mi | The console cover fasteners were broken causes the cover not to open all the way. Console door fasteners broken. Apparently there is an issue with this and there is a service bulletin. | ||
| Acura TSX in New Jersey, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2017 | |||
| May 201447000 mi | Passenger side read door lock actuator had to be replaced | ||
| Acura TSX in New Mexico, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan 201112000 mi | Door speaker had static/crackle sound. Replaced under warranty | ||
| Dec 201230000 mi | Intermittent light on passenger seat heat switch. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Acura TSX in Germany Oct 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 201113020 mi€170 | engine pings 1800 to 2500 first 3 gears when engine is warm. 20,000km checkup. The service center person said they could not hear the ping. | ||
| Acura TSX in Kentucky, United States Oct 2009 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Nov 20092000 mi | key fob spring | ||
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