2005 ACURA TSX PRESENTED AT DEALER WITH PREMATURELY-DETERIORATED POWER STEERING HOSE. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ON HOT ENGINE PRESENTS FIRE HAZARD, PER DEALER SERVICE MANAGER. HOSE WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL ON TL AND RL MODELS, BUT NOT THE TSX. *TR
2005 Acura Tsx
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2005 Acura Tsx do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 50.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
34 reports with mileage · 17 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Air Bags. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
51 reportsLITTLE TINY CRACKS HAVE APPEARED ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES NEAR THE RIM, WHICH I BELIEVE ARE CREATED DUE TO THE TIRES BEING DRY ROTTED. DOES THIS MEAN THE TIRES ARE TOO OLD WHEN THEY WERE PUT ON THE CAR? THE CAR DEALERSHIP MAKES IT SOUND LIKE THIS IS NORMAL WEAR. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE BECAUSE THE SENSOR FROM THE DIAGNOSTIC WOULD NOT PROVIDE AN ERROR CODE. THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTLY WITH THE DEALER. THEY HAVE TEST DRIVEN THE VEHICLE, BUT ARE UNABLE TO…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE BECAUSE THE SENSOR FROM THE DIAGNOSTIC WOULD NOT PROVIDE AN ERROR CODE. THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTLY WITH THE DEALER. THEY HAVE TEST DRIVEN THE VEHICLE, BUT ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER CONTINUE TO STATE THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,050.
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 TRU…
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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 PEALING AGAIN! *TR
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 …
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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 REPLACEMENT COST OF A NEW TIRE. THE DAMAGE LOOKS LIKE A SIDEWALL FAILURE. *JB
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
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 …
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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 BEFORE ARRIVING TO THE DEALERSHIP AND BEING SOLD TO ME AND OTHER CONSUMERS? RODENTS NESTING AND CHEWING WIRES UNDER THE HOOD, THIS HAPPENED BEFORE I PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE AND NOW IT HAS MANIFESTED 17 MONTHS LATER. I WANT ALL REPAIRS DONE AT NO COST OR A NEW VEHICLE. THERE IS NO WAY OF KNOWING WHAT ELSE IS GETTING READY TO STOP FUNCTIONING OR WHAT WILL BE THE NEXT WARNING LIGHT TO DISPLAY ON MY DASH BOARD. *JB
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…
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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 BEFORE ARRIVING TO THE DEALERSHIP AND BEING SOLD TO ME AND OTHER CONSUMERS? RODENTS NESTING AND CHEWING WIRES UNDER THE HOOD, THIS HAPPENED BEFORE I PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE AND NOW IT HAS MANIFESTED 17 MONTHS LATER. I WANT ALL REPAIRS DONE AT NO COST OR A NEW VEHICLE. THERE IS NO WAY OF KNOWING WHAT ELSE IS GETTING READY TO STOP FUNCTIONING OR WHAT WILL BE THE NEXT LIGHT TO DISPLAY ON MY DASH BOARD. MY AUTOMOBILE INSURER SAYS THEY DO NOT COVER RODENT DAMAGE. *JB
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
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.
Official recalls
313V093000 · Electrical System; Engine And Engine Cooling
Mar 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 & remedy
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling
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.
10V174000 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Apr 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 & remedy
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.
07V097000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Mar 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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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