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
2005 Acura TSX engine problems
moderate 5 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
IN JUNE OF 2012, I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60MPH ON A STATE HIGHWAY WHEN A LOUD GRINDING NOISE BEGAN COMING FROM THE ENGINE. AFTER A FEW MOMENTS THE SOUND STOPPED AND HOT AIR BEGAN COMING THROUGH MY VENTS. I TURNED OFF MY AC AND PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAPPENED ON A WEEKEND AND I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE ACURA DEALERSHIP ON MONDAY. I WAS TOLD THAT MY AC COMPRESSOR HAD DISINTEGRATED ON THE …
THE A/C SYSTEM (MAINLY THE A/C COMPRESSOR, CLUTCH, AND STATOR) IN MY 2005 ACURA TSX SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING AT 71,000 MILES WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I'VE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE ONLINE AND DISCOVERED THAT MANY 2004 AND ABOVE MODEL-YEAR ACURA TSX VEHICLES HAVE THIS PROBLEM. WWW.ACURAZINE.COM HAS MANY STORIES OF OWNER DISSATISFACTION OVER THE ACURA TSX A/C SYSTEM. MY CAR WAS DIAGNOSED BY A PROFESSIONAL T…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2005 Acura TSX?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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