MYRModel Year Report

Acura TSX — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to avoid, 1 to watch and 2 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid2 years

Caution1 year

Best bets2 years

Complaint history

2004: 142 complaints, Avoid 2004 2005: 51 complaints, Recommended 2006: 50 complaints, Recommended 2006 2007: 22 complaints, Not enough data 2008: 34 complaints, Recommended 2008 2009: 91 complaints, Caution 2010: 63 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 45 complaints, Recommended 2012: 133 complaints, Avoid 2012 2013: 33 complaints, Recommended 2014: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2014 2004 · 142
2004: 142 complaints, Avoid 2004 2005: 51 complaints, Recommended 2005 2006: 50 complaints, Recommended 2006 2007: 22 complaints, Not enough data 2007 2008: 34 complaints, Recommended 2008 2009: 91 complaints, Caution 2009 2010: 63 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 45 complaints, Recommended 2011 2012: 133 complaints, Avoid 2012 2013: 33 complaints, Recommended 2013 2014: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2014 2004 · 142
2004: 142 complaints, Avoid 2004 2005: 51 complaints, Recommended 2005 2006: 50 complaints, Recommended 2006 2007: 22 complaints, Not enough data 2007 2008: 34 complaints, Recommended 2008 2009: 91 complaints, Caution 2009 2010: 63 complaints, Recommended 2010 2011: 45 complaints, Recommended 2011 2012: 133 complaints, Avoid 2012 2013: 33 complaints, Recommended 2013 2014: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2014 2004 · 142
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2014 ○ Not enough data 7 Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2013 ▲ Recommended 33 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2012 ■ Avoid 133 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2011 ● Recommended 45 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2010 ● Recommended 63 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2009 ◆ Caution 91 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2008 ▲ Recommended 34 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2007 ○ Not enough data 22 Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2006 ● Recommended 50 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2005 ● Recommended 51 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2004 ■ Avoid 142 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

13

recalls on file across every Acura TSX model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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