Acura TSX problems
91 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 7 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
At 20,000 miles I was informed that I will need rear brake pads on my 2009 tsx. After I left the appointment, my brakes began squealing and grinding when stopping or slowing down. This seems premature and I would like an investigation. *tr
"takata recall" it's been almost seven months since the recall was initiated on may 23, 2016. The manufacturer's temporary solution was to not have a passenger in my car until the parts/remedy is available.
I am having to put 2-3 quarts of oil in my vehicle once a month. I had taken my vehicle into the Acura dealership last year and they started that there was a recall on my vehicle for the exact issue that I'm having but my VIN wasn't included in the recall. The recall is for…
Recieved a email about an air bag that was recently purchase, that the air bag may be a counterfeit from a seller on ebay. *tr
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Common questions
Is the 2009 Acura TSX reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 Acura TSX is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2009 Acura TSX?
On the NHTSA data, the 2009 Acura TSX does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2009 Acura TSX?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 26 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 66,958 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 66,958 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Acura TSX has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2009 Acura TSX?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 91 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.