2006 Acura TSX
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2006 Acura TSX. Newest first.
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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 and remedy
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.
On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The language in the owner's manuals IS not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
Remedy
Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct nhtsa vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. the recall began on august 2, 2006. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.
Owner complaints
50 complaints4 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
The power steering is leaking constantly as soon as u pour it in the car drive it 2 miles all leaks out and have to refill in order for the power steering to work correctly and there is a recall for it on this vehicle.
- Steering
Power steering rack & pinion always leaks on these vehicles. It is possible to lose all pressure in system and for vehicle to lose control while on the road. Acura is aware of the issue on 04-08 TSX models but refuses to issue a recall. On my personal vehicle, the driver's side seal is leaking.
- Steering
The car IS about to need the steering rack replaced for the 3RD time since august of 2021. The power steering fluid gets low and needs to be refilled every few months. Steering rack eventually springs leak every single time. Already had hose replaced from recall.
- Electrical system · Engine
Every day I. The morning, the car would not start even though the battery is new and the car is driven everyday and mechanics can not find the problem and it passes all tests when checked for problems.
- Structure › Body
Paint has pealed away, exposing the metal on the body which is starting to rust. The major areas are on top of hood, roof and top of trunk.
- Engine
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…
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.
- Engine · Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2006 acura TSX. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change. The mechanic became aware of a fluid leak underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was returned to the contact and while driving, the steering was difficult to turn. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 acura TSX. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change. The mechanic became aware of a fluid leak underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was returned to the contact and while driving, the steering was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the power steering reservoir was empty. The reservoir was refilled. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rack and pinion was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the power steering hoses needed to be replaced. Mcdaniels acura of charleston (2283 savannah hwy, charleston, sc 29414, 843-766-1299, was contacted and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
- Air bags · Steering
My power steering hoses have been leaking and now there's fluid down under the motor and under the car.. The car will not hold power steering fluid but for one day and my car IS now become undrivable. I see there was a recall but I did not receive the recall notice and started looking online and…
My power steering hoses have been leaking and now there's fluid down under the motor and under the car.. The car will not hold power steering fluid but for one day and my car IS now become undrivable. I see there was a recall but I did not receive the recall notice and started looking online and saw that actually I have experienced the same problem but now it's gotten to the point where it's worse than just the hoses. I've tried to get it fixed and they say no you're not included in the recall I have all the problems that were stated and now it's become exacerbated. I need help immediately. *tr
- Engine · Vehicle speed control
The accelerator pedal binds, the engine doesn't not quickly return to idle after the pedal IS no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash. The vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 124, accelerator control system. *tr
- Service brakes
When applying firm pressure to the brakes, it responds with a series of rapid vibrations and concomitant clicking noise. I never feel a solid and responsive breaking system. this occurred when I was attempting to slow in ice on a side street in 06 at which time I called acura to complain. A few…
When applying firm pressure to the brakes, it responds with a series of rapid vibrations and concomitant clicking noise. I never feel a solid and responsive breaking system. this occurred when I was attempting to slow in ice on a side street in 06 at which time I called acura to complain. A few days ago, I attempted to avoid hitting the car in front of me while I was rolling after releasing my break from a full stop, so not even any mpg's. This was on a side street, and I don't remember the exact date. It was probably in september 2019. luckily there was no damage, but I worry that my brakes will never be there when I need them.
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc) · Fuel/propulsion system
Acura TSX 2006 6speed occasionallycar at low speedor wait traffic lightprompt low voltagecar power off and restartat before car power failure 5 minutesyou can hear in the audio speaker outgoing electric current soundthen vehicle shutdown 1 secondinstant return to normalhow to solve help please thank you
- Steering
Power steering pump failure approximately 2 years ago, replaced. shortly after, alternator failed and I was told this was because of being saturated with the fluid from previous failure. now this... wife was driving car home with my 3 year old daughter. suddenly the car became extremely…
Power steering pump failure approximately 2 years ago, replaced. shortly after, alternator failed and I was told this was because of being saturated with the fluid from previous failure. now this... wife was driving car home with my 3 year old daughter. suddenly the car became extremely difficult to turn and the steering wheel would 'wobble.' this was a dangerous situation but my wife made it home slowly. I immediately checked power steering fluid and reservoir and it was low. filled it up with leftover honda fluid and leaked immediately from the driver rubber boot near rack and pinion. rack and pinion now needs replacement from a massive leak. this IS becoming a common occurrence and placing many in a dangerous situation while driving.
- Service brakes
Re 2006 acura - letter from constituent requesting assistance in filing a criminal complaint against the parties involved in the matter. *Ld the consumer stated the vehicle was fraudulently sold. The vehicle appeared to have been in an accident that was reported, the brakes would squeak, and the codes were cleared before being sold. *js
- Steering
I recently experienced a complete failure of the power steering rack due to a major leak of fluid to the point I couldn't move the steering wheel. Thank god it happened right after I got home from driving on the highway. just when I pulled to park in the driveway and found out the fluid in the…
I recently experienced a complete failure of the power steering rack due to a major leak of fluid to the point I couldn't move the steering wheel. Thank god it happened right after I got home from driving on the highway. just when I pulled to park in the driveway and found out the fluid in the reservoir was completely drained and empty. I added new power steering fluid and within an hour it leaked all out. Took it to an independent shop a few days later due to the holidays and found out the rack and pinion needed to be replaced due to the breakdown of the seal on both sides. A week before this happened, I took my car on a 1200 miles road trip. I consider myself lucky that it didn't break down while I'm driving on the freeway as the result could have been fatal. Contacted acura client service manager and I was told there was a recall issued for the power steering but it was for a different part, a hose, and that my request for reimbursement for a different part would not be covered. Even though in my opinion this IS the same safety issue from the same component, the power steering. I questioned the logic of the manager's reason for denial as the bottom line IS the safety of the person driving the vehicle should the power steering fails, regardless of which part within that component was recalled. Unfortunately, she didn't seem to understand the seriousness and the gravity of this problem. Therefore, I am here writing this complaint so hopefully, someone can understand and relate to what has happened in my case.
- Unknown or other
Got into my veh. Several weeks ago and found bits of glass on the passenger seat. Looked up and found my sunroof shattered, but still held together, apparently by the tint film on the inside of the glass. Getting out, I found pieces of glass on the outside of the glass roof. It appeared to have imploded from the inside' no known cause. Car was parked when I found this.
- Steering
Rack and pinion (steering rack) leaking. Multiple acura TSX from 2004-2008 will most likely run into this problem. Seen a few complaints on social media from various acura TSX owners from 2004-2008 models. Very high cost to replace and dangerous if steering rack fails. Bought from dealership a few months back at 111K miles, now at 115K only.
- Steering
The power steering pump leaks, and I have to replace it. My brother also has a 2004 acura TSX and his has the same problem. It leaks from the power steering. I believe this IS a faulty on most tsxs.
- Electrical system
Horn works intermittently. $700 to pull and replace an airbag to replace a 45 cent switch IS an absurdity. hey, honda/acura...who do you think you are with that sweet sh*t, gm?
- Steering
First the power steering pump leaked and was replaced. Now I'm told the rack and pinion IS leaking and needs to be replaced
- Steering
The morning of thursday june 30TH 2016 I tuned the car on and had an odd sound that even when I turned or drove it sounded like a bus! The steering was hard yet I still managed to get to work and home safely. my husband said the power steering fluid was depleted and added fluid. I then took it to…
The morning of thursday june 30TH 2016 I tuned the car on and had an odd sound that even when I turned or drove it sounded like a bus! The steering was hard yet I still managed to get to work and home safely. my husband said the power steering fluid was depleted and added fluid. I then took it to work and was running ok no more sounds and I was content. That afternoon though I started up again and then saw the trail of fluid running down from under the car. The noise and stiffness of the steering wheel was back. Needless to say I almost couldn't make a turn to get into my home.
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 2006 acura TSX. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack was leaking fluid from both sides and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
- Air bags · Steering · Unknown or other
Power steering has been affected due to defective rack and pinion. car pulls to the right and poses a safety issue on highway. steering has also locked up due to the power steering leak while driving. a very frightening situation when going faxt speeds. also, the front passenger airbag started cracking a few years ago and am questioning weather it would deploy in a collision.
- Electrical system · Steering
First off I am unable to lock and unlock my passenger door using the switches or the remote key fob on my 2006 acura TSX. After researching on the nets I see that this doesn't just apply to me and that this IS an issue others have had. The dealer stated it IS the actuator. Secondly I am having an…
First off I am unable to lock and unlock my passenger door using the switches or the remote key fob on my 2006 acura TSX. After researching on the nets I see that this doesn't just apply to me and that this IS an issue others have had. The dealer stated it IS the actuator. Secondly I am having an issue with what the dealer service stated IS a rack in pinion issue. They say it needs to be replaced due to power steering seeping/leaking and that this would be the reason for steering problems. Again on nhtsa this seems to be an issue with this model year. I notice vibration and slight pulling to right when driving and drops of lubricant in my garage. When I reach excess speeds of 55 I have the pulling and vibration. I now mainly take side streets due to the hazard and no funds to fix this issue.
- Electrical system · Steering
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.
- Steering
After purchasing the car from a used dealer. The steering became very hard to turn as I was leaving a local retailers parking lot. I took it back to the dealer who assisted in getting the power steering fixed and now the car IS starting to do it again. The steering IS making funny noises and now IS becoming hard to turn to the right. I fear the need to take it to the auto shop again. This IS terrible!
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10237044Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in rollover of internal chip memory. The rollover occurred on January 1, 2022 at 12:00AM local time
- 10211608Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
- 10207004ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time. As a result, the navigation date and time will be incorrect.
- 10165333This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part from being installed, and would therefore have no impact on the end user besides time to complete installation.
- 10143211Service bulletin - There are specific leak dye kits for the R-134a and R-1234yf A/C systems; make sure you use the correct kit for to the A/C system you are working on.
- 10141148Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
- 10135110Tech line summary article - When adding keys or running the System Check with the Immobilizer Setup Tool in the i-HDS, are you seeing this message? "Immobilizer system is not normal". We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
- 10129822Dealer message - In May 2010 and June 2012, American Honda announced a safety recall for 2004-08 TSX and 2007-08 TL due to a potentially leaking power steering feed hose. For some time, the countermeasure hoses and required repair parts have been in stock as part of special campaign parts kits available for dealer ordering.
- 10129812Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
- 10129517Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
- 10128558Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-023, Safety Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-029, Recall: Front Driver?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity Recall, and 14-030, Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity have been posted to ISIS. However, due to the large number of affected units, Acura is still in the process of populating the VIN status inquiry function on iN, which is expected to take several days. When this process is complete, Acura will notify all dealers again via iN message. Until that time, the existing acknowledgement procedure must be used for all potentially affected vehicles.
- 10128529Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
- 10100462Service bulletin - navigation system information.
- 10086742"Dear message -american honda (ahm) IS investigating certain 2004-2008 tsxs with a complaint of the engine hesitation. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind."
- 10055120Acura: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) IS on, with dtc p2138 (accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation), and have poor performance in engine. Model 2004-2008 TL, TSX.
- 10054809Honda: some vehicles may display a malfunction indicator lamp with the stored dtc p2138 (accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation). There may also be poor engine performance. Ahm IS attempting to collect specific parts from the vehicle before any further effort toward repairs.
- 10054478Acura: due to accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation, engine poor performance and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) IS on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 02138, an investigation will check cause of condition. Model 2004-2008 tx, TSX.
- 10054091Acura: information regarding an investigation into the hesitation of engines in some vehicles and what IS the cause. Model 2004-2008 TSX.
- 10053751Acura: some vehicles are being investigated due to hesitation of the engine and would need to be inspected as to the cause of this condition. Model 2004-2008 TSX.
- 10053207Acura: information in the service news, from manufacturer, regarding various issues of troubleshooting, installation, replacing, servicing and repairing various model and model year vehicles.
- 10043249Acura: update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the GR8 alternator/starter tester (ast) module that IS installed on GR8 diagnostic battery station.
- 10043247Acura: on some model vehicles, the retainers that IS bonded to body may be damaged or comes off when removing windshield side trim.
- 10041772Acura: the engine coolant temperature input in misinterpreted by the ecm/pcm/ the mil comes on.
- 10037486Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light IS on, engine oil application guide, new software, new transmission fluid, notchy steering feeling.
- 10033128Acura: rear wheels howl or growl. Some rear wheel sensors may have been improperly installed, allowing moisture to enter the rear hub bearing unit. If the noisy hub bearing unit IS rusty, replace it and the wheel sensor. If the noisy hub bearing unit IS not rusty, replace just the hub bearing unit.
- 10032775Acura: warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. A federal court provided final approval of the settlement of a class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain models were overstating mileage. Vehicles affected by this settlement include certain 2002-2006. On affected vehicles, the settlement requires you to honor a 5 percent increase in the mileage coverage period for all warranties. No models were listed.
- 10025524Load carrying capacity reduced label for all acura vehicles.
- 10023971Brake pedal IS low and feels soft.
- 10021971Warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. Affects 2002 through 2006 acura models. Updated 8/15/08.
- 10021970Windshield wipers chatter when used.
- 10021177Trouble shooting b-can and f-can dtc's.
- 10018865Transmission grinds at shifts, skip shifting.
- 10018322Accessory power socket inoperative.
- 10018114Cd malfunction caused by adhesive labels.
- 10018050Taking the mystery out of the maintenance minder system. Servicenews.
- 10018049New seat belt reminder logic for '06 models. Acura. Servicenews.
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