2008 Acura TSX owner complaints

The power steering pump started making a faint whine while driving. Pulled off at an auto parts shop 1 mile down the road to refill the fluid. While sitting there idling the fluid leak all out the steering rack and required towed to have rack replaced. Acura knows this is an issue and only offered a discount on the part but $1000 labor was to come out of my pocket. I would have lost steering ability. This would not be the same as just losing the pump's help. *js

Tl* the contact previously owned a 2008 Acura tsx. The contact attempted to turn the steering wheel; however, the steering wheel did not respond when it was turned. As a result, the contact crashed into a pole. The contact sustained a fractured left toe, fractured wrist in two places, and bruising to the entire body. The dealer nor manufacturer were notified nor was the failure diagnosed. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

Power steering failed. Very unsafe to drive without assisted steering for young driver to manage car. Acura tsx 04-08 have known steering issues. There are many documented cases of failed rack and pinion but yet no recall to date. *tr

While driving I noticed my car completely lost all of its power steering in one shot without warning. This leads to very stiff driving experience and when I brought it too the mechanic he said it would be a substantial amount of money to fix, because of this I googled and noticed many other Acura tsx's have this issue. I applied power steering fluid in hope of that helping out but it just leaked out.

1. The rack and pinion steering rack is leaking power steering hydraulic fluid. The power assist is not working and the vehicle is undrivable. Putting in new fluid does not help as it just drains out from he pinion within half a day. 2. Luckily, the seals on the rack and pinion failed in the community as low speeds and power steering was lost. Drove back home. No one was hurt. Afraid to think of what would have happened if this had occurred at highway speeds. 3. Not yet confirmed by dealer as car needs towing, which costs money as closest dealer is quiet far away. But many reports of similar incidents across online communities for this vehicle, where folks had to shell out thousands to replace the entire rack and pinion system. The seals are sealed inside and cannot be serviced. 4. Compon

The contact owns a 2008 Acura TSX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to complete a turn, an abnormal amount of effort was needed to turn the steering wheel. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the power steering fluid was abnormally low. Upon refilling the power steering fluid reservoir, the contact observed a leak in the power steering hose. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 198,231.

While driving home the power steering failed. After having the car towed to the only Acura dealer in town, the trouble was diagnosed as a rack and pinion failure. When we suggested that was an atypical problem for a vehicle with only 87, 000 miles the dealer agreed it was not typical. Two days later we learned that the same dealer had just done the same repair on the same model with less than 50, 000 miles. After doing some searching online we discovered that the Acura tsx rack and pinion system has failed in a number of the vehicles with at least one accident caused by it. Since steering loss can create a significant accident risk, I think these vehicles should be investigated. *jb

Power steering started to fail all of a sudden. Was not able to steer at all. The dealer told me it was caused by the rack and pinion going out which also affected the power steering pump to fail. This should not happen when the car itself was driven only 60k plus miles and the car was always well taken care of through the dealership. I paid 3,000 dollars to get this fixed! There are multiple cases regarding rack and pinion power steering issues from the Acura tsx. There should be a recall from Acura a long time ago. This issue must be resolved asap.

Was traveling on the highway at around 65 MPH when the car steering felt a bit rough, upon arrival at my job's parking lot I lost complete power steering. Upon a quick inspection later that day I noticed the rack and pinion was leaking, I tried to add more fluid just to make it home but the leak was so quick that I lost complete power steering when trying to exit my parking space after just having top'd off the fluid. The safety concern is due to the loss of power steering aid when the car is in motion at low speeds as this will make turning difficult due to the low speed, this may be sudden as experienced from the quick ps fluid loss. Many other people have reported the same issue and Acura's service bulletin 10-025 addresses a power steering rack squeak due a deformed seal in the ste

While driving the car on the highway, it became increasingly hard to steer. By the time I got home the steering wheel couldn't be turned. Had it taken to the dealer where it was noted that the power steering was completely inoperable, the rack and pinion was leaking and the power steering pump was leaking. Dealer said that my VIN hadn't been affected by the previous power steering hose recall. It cost $1500 for the repair and it seems a little fishy to me that so many tsx drivers are reporting the same issue.

Mandatory recall on my Acura tsx for the ps hose. Acura replaces hose, and 3 months later power rack fails. I never had an issue with the car until after the recall. I took it back to Acura and the service manager said it is possible that it could be related but he couldn't say for sure. After googling online I found more and more owners saying the same thing...3 months after the recall, ps rack fails. Acura dealer on katy freeway in houston texas sends me home in an unfit/unsafe vehicle to drive. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Acura tsx. The contact stated that the power outlet was being used to charge a cell phone. When the removed the charger from the power outlet, a small flame was present, which extinguished independently. The contact sustained a burn to her right finger. The failure recurred. The vehicle was diagnosed but the defect could not be duplicated and no repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 63,000.

Vehicle shut down in the middle of a 6-lane divided roadway. The check engine light was lit and the car would not restart. The dealership indicates that the computer or "PCM" failed. The part was backordered nationally. They tried removing a computer from another tsx on the lot, but it failed due to compatibility issues. Apparently, this part is unique to each vehicle. After another week, the custom-built computer still has not arrived and I'm at the point where the car will have soon spent more time in the shop than in my driveway. *tr

Car last year began randomly displaying VSA code during inclement weather. Took vehicle for diagnostic and report showed APS sensor issues. Replaced acceleration pedal. Car then lost power steering. Replaced pump. Can began having loss of power while using cruise control and steering would stiffen. Yet, only during inclement weather while driving. The Engine light with emmisions control warning would display and the clear on its on usually over night. Code diagnostics found possible 02 sensor or catalytic converter issues. Roughly six months later car cut off and wouldn't start replaced rack and pinion during to link at main connection. Car began having starting issues still then not holding charge replace battery twice due to B/S/A reporting pass. About 3 months ago car wouldn't turn ove

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Acura tsx. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

Takata inflator, have the warning light on and we drive scared and we pay some money for fixing but no results.

Took a 2008 Acura tsx with 27,300 miles to the local greenville sc dealer 3 times to report front wheel shake when braking. First 2 times nothing could be found on the 3rd visit dealer reported need new rear brake pads and the rotors turned. Also reported the front rotors were warped caused by driving through water after braking which makes the rotors hot. Suspect rear brakes are not adequate and wear too fast which forces the front brakes to compensate. Manufacturer cut corners to reduce costs ultimately the safety of the public. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Acura tsx. Whenever the contact engages the brakes, the vehicle pulls to the right. He took the vehicle to the dealer several times, but they insisted that there were no failures. The issue occurred intermittently on six occasions, but could not be duplicated. The contact believes that this is a safety hazard because a crash could occur. He believes that the failure is due to a manufacturer defect and a recall should be issued. The failure mileage was 200 and current mileage was 1,100.

2008 Acura tsx--there is no coverage in the lower console area from the leading edge of pedal to the end of the floor dash area. Adjacent to the pedal is an open exposed area where a covered plastic area heats up. I was told that this area is where the exhaust pipe and catalytic converter travels. This is problematic because heat is generated constantly on my feet, right foot in particular. I have looked at other models and this opening does not exist in any other Acura models both new and old. I was told by the dealer and Acura manufacturer that this is the design, yet I feel this heat generation, adjacent to my feet is unusual and for me very uncomfortable. I also use extra air conditioning to counteract the heat generation. But that still does not keep the area from getting hot.

My car has been stalling during various speeds which almost caused an accident on several occasion. After stalling, I am able to start the car without any issues but will constantly stall on the go. There is currently a recall (NHTSA # 13v-093) on the vehicle's ECU for the eastern u.s. Due to corrosion. My car is currently in guam which could highly have the same result as this recall due to salt water corrosion. Please look into this matter and possibly extend the recall to other parts of the state and territories within the coastal areas.