2006 Acura TSX
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.
- Complaints
- 50
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
48% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 50 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 142 |
| 2005 | 51 |
| 2006 | 50 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 91 |
| 2010 | 63 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 133 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
48% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing hose, piping, and connections.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-10
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-30
Started the car pulled off at slow speed(15-20). Car started making noises are I turned the corner. Appeared to be noises made for power steering. Parked the car up put power steering fluid in and the noise stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-15
Electrical system
16% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
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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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-16
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and fuel/propulsion system
Service brakes
10% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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I am the original owner of the 2006 Acura TSX. Ever since the first date of purchase, the front and rear brakes pads were not always strong enough to stop the vehicle. I always have to push down the brakes hard in order to stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-25
Engine
8% · 4 reportsSeats
8% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing power adjust.
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Driver's side seat rails squeak badly. Acura needs a TSB to get this problem fixed quickly. Should not have this problem on a 3 month old $30,000 car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-03-30
Drivers seat squeaks and creaks when weight shifts. This is most noticeable when making left turns. There are 7 pages of owners on an Acura TSX owners website that also experience this problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-03-30
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-08-02Equipment06V270000 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.
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…
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Acura TSX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 24 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V270000 · Equipment
- Recall 10V174000 · Steering
- Recall 13V093000 · Electrical system, engine and engine cooling
- Recall 19E068000 · Vehicle speed control
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- Is the 2006 Acura TSX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Acura TSX is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Acura TSX?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 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.