MYRModel Year Report

2005 Acura TSX

● Typical for this model
2005 Acura TSX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:04:57.105Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
51
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 142 complaints 2005: 51 complaints 2005 51 2006: 50 complaints 2007: 22 complaints 2008: 34 complaints 2008 2009: 91 complaints 2010: 63 complaints 2010 2011: 45 complaints 2012: 133 complaints 2012 2013: 33 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2014
2004: 142 complaints 2004 2005: 51 complaints 2005 51 2006: 50 complaints 2006 2007: 22 complaints 2007 2008: 34 complaints 2008 2009: 91 complaints 2009 2010: 63 complaints 2010 2011: 45 complaints 2011 2012: 133 complaints 2012 2013: 33 complaints 2013 2014: 7 complaints 2014
2004: 142 complaints 2004 2005: 51 complaints 2005 51 2006: 50 complaints 2006 2007: 22 complaints 2007 2008: 34 complaints 2008 2009: 91 complaints 2009 2010: 63 complaints 2010 2011: 45 complaints 2011 2012: 133 complaints 2012 2013: 33 complaints 2013 2014: 7 complaints 2014

2005: 51 complaints

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YearComplaints
2004142
200551
200650
200722
200834
200991
201063
201145
2012133
201333
20147

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

31% · 16 reports
CRASHINJURY
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I was driving alone on a icy city street and was unable to stop completely when another vehicle was turning left. My vehicle was traveling at approximately 12-15 miles per hour when it impacted the other vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-08

On November 4 2014 I file a complaint with this car because the air bags deployed when the car was parking my husband and my little boy where on the car .

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-09

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Acura TSX. The contact was driving 60 MPH nd lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle flipped over. During the crash, the passenger side air bag deployed but not the driver side air bags.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-29

Steering

14% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections.

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The contact's son owns a 2005 Acura TSX. The contact discovered that there was fluid leaking from the vehicle while parked. In addition, the contact stated that there was white steam coming from behind the engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-03

My VIN is not included in Acura R35 recall campaign of 167,000 2094-2008 4-cyl TSX re: power steering, but the vehicle (2005 4-cyl TSX) is experiencing the issue, as verified by the Acura dealership this week.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-15

Power train

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

Electrical system

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and instrument cluster/panel.

Tires

8% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing sidewall and tread/belt.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-24

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2007-04-02Fuel system, gasoline07V097000 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.

    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.

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    2010-05-28Steering10V174000 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…

    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.

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    2013-04-23Electrical system, engine and engine cooling13V093000 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…

    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.…

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    2019-12-09Vehicle speed control19E068000 Dorman Products, Inc.

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Acura TSX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V097000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 10V174000 · Steering
  • Recall 13V093000 · Electrical system, engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 19E068000 · Vehicle speed control
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FAQ

Is the 2005 Acura TSX reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Acura TSX is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Acura TSX?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Acura TSX have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.