2012 Acura TSX owner complaints

Warning light to "check power steering "unexpectedly appears. Loss of turning power suddenly occurs. No prior warnings exhibited. Dangerous situation could lead to fatal results.

While driving, in motion, the electronic power steering (eps) failed. Dash indicator light displayed "check power steering system". Steering wheel was incredibly difficult to maneuver. I have driven cars equipped with traditional belt & pump-driven power steering systems that failed before with not much issue except reasonably extra effort to maneuver, but the higher level of strength required after the tsx's esp failed was shockingly greater. The car was diagnosed at an Acura dealership that confirmed the eps module had failed. This module is basically a computer, so it cannot be given regular maintenance or monitored. The consumer will never have any signs of failure until it actually fails. *tr

"takata recall" Acura needs to be aware of what happened to me yesterday. Yesterday I was driving home from work when all of a sudden the eps system light turned on. This is the power steering light. My steering wheel locked where I was having difficulty steering my wheel. Luckily I only had 2 make 2 turns but it was hard doing so. An inexperienced driver would have crashed and it could possibly lead to a fatality being that a car is not supposed to lock on you when you are driving on the freeway. Now, I can't drive my car to work or at all. I need to tow it to a dealer and I probably have to pay thousands to fix it. I've had my car only 6 years. Please be aware there are many complaints online with the same make year and model with the same issue. I don't think it is fair I have to pay t

Was driving down the road right after coming off the highway and suddenly the power steering light came on and started blinking and beeping. I tried to turn into a side street as soon as possible and the power steering was definitely malfunctioning, making it very hard to turn. Good thing I wasnt still on the highway at the time or it could have been pretty dangerous.

I was driving all of sudden power steering system light comes on and cant steer the car have to get it towed home.verry dangerous for whoever makes this steering wheel like this.for this car.with only 100k miles.

Eps (electric power steering) light come on while driving and lock steering. Error code: 32-09. Eps light will turn off after restart engine but will come on again and lock steering again while the vehicle is moving. I brought my car to local shop to run diagnostic and they suggest that this is bad manufacture issue and suggest to contact Acura to fix it under its warranty. I have call Acura dealer and they said they are not cover it and I have to paid to get it fix. It is a really dangerous problem and can cause major accident if it was turning and eps light on and lock my steering wheel. I attached receipt report from auto shop. Thanks

The contact owns a 2012 Acura TSX. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the "power steering failure" message was displayed, and the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,273.

My tsx is close to 80k miles. I have had no significant issues with this car until now. I started my car one morning and saw a "check power steering" notification and the power steering icon illuminated on the dash. One shop attempted to reset the eps (electric power steering) system and make sure the voltages looked ok. This worked for 3 days before I had the same "check power steering" notification and light illuminated on the dash. This will result in a fix in the realm of $2000 for a total replacement of the steering rack. I'm very unpleasantly surprised that Acura has not issued some sort of recall for this issue because of the large amount of issues that are similar to mine. Acura was very prompt with fixing my takata airbag, but after this I have to say I am no longer impressed.

I was driving my 2012 Acura tsx when my steering became very difficult to turn and almost caused me to get into an accident. A warning sign came up on my dashboard saying "check power steering". I only have 79,000 miles on my vehicle and have seen tons of other complaints regarding this issue. Additionally, Acura/Honda provided a warranty extension on earlier models.

My name is [xxx] and I would like to file a complaint with Acura located at the following takata recall Acura corporate office headquarters american Honda motor co., inc. 1919 torrance blvd. Torrance, ca 90501-2746 usa corporate phone number: 1-800-999-1009 fax number: 1-310-783-3023 customer service number: 1-800-382-2238 my complaint/concern: why has there not been a recall on a major and numerous amount of issues (and complaints from a widespread of customers regarding the same exact issue with the same exact vehicle) concerning electric power steering of the 2012 Acura tsx? This issue needs to be recalled by Acura but instead the consumers are paying thousands of dollars to get the electric powering steering repaired (which can only be reprogrammed by Acura). Acura has it

While driving on a highway the 'check power steering system light' came on and locked my steering wheel. This very dangerous and conidered life risk- no prior warning at all given. My car only has 74k miles, never thought this could happened at such low mileage.

My 14 year old daughter, who's learning to drive was behind the wheel when the car steering wheel locked up and wouldn't allow her to turn the vehicle. Luckily we hadn't approached the highway yet or who knows what would have happened while driving on the highway. We were backing out of our driveway and she said the wheel felt funny. We were a mile from our home entering a round and heading onto the highway when she said the wheel wouldn't turn and she panicked. I grabbed the wheel and it wouldn't budge. We came to a complete stop in the round about and thank god no one was entering or exiting it. I had to shut the car off after she stopped the car that was sideways in the street. *tr

Car with 94k mikes. Power steering stopped working while driving. Almost impossible to turn wheels. "check power steering" light on. Fuse for eps is working, which indicates that eps unit has failed. With the number of the same complaints over last few years Acura should issue safety recall, as lack of steering could lead to fatal incidents.

Started my car and got "check power steering system" error on my dash while backing out into the road...car had no power steering. I did manage to drive the car home and the next day called the dealer. Was informed it was most likely the eps (electronic power steering) module and would be $980 for he repair. Upon further investigation I've learned that this can lock the steering wheel while driving! The dealership nor Acura thought this was a big deal or a safety hazard when I spoke to them...dealer didn't even tell me to stop driving the car when I asked them if it was safe for me to commute an hour each way via interstate. Acura opened a ticket as I requested "goodwill fix" and was denied any assistance as I drive my car to much and they didn't have many reports of this issue and again

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Acura tsx. The contact stated the vehicle brake system failed. The contact stated that in cold climate, the vehicle brake failed to engage and the contact had to engage the brake with force to be able to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic to have a diagnostic test performed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 71,000.

A car stop in front of me quickly so I push the brake hard to stop and I heard the ABS grinding, so everything fine, I continue driving then I want to stop on the stop sign and I found the brake pedal is not normal I have to push it completely down feels like no brakes I took it to Acura dealer and they flash the brake oil, and I told them what happened they said no air in the ABS or the system and its normal but if it happen again you need ABS control module the car mileage is 109000 and its all highway miles. Now when I push on the pedal it feels spongy and it goes to the floor. Its kinda scary to drive and the cost of this part installed $4000. For this mileage and this car I think something wrong going on..

On acceleration. the car would shudder and there was a loud grinding coming from the front of the car. After inspection by the dealer the front 2 axles had to be replaced. The car has only been driven 70K miles. This posed dangerous driving and control issues on the Interstate. Cost of repair was $3600.

I traveled 150 miles to purchase a 2012 Acura tsx at calidad motors in concord ca. I was told my deal went through so that is why I drove that far. When I got there, checked out the car and stated the issues to the dealership, which were promised in the deal paper work that they would get fixed. I have contacted dealer and the dealership refuses to contact me back or assist me in this repair. I expressed that they sold me a vehicle that had been in an accident, due to what the repair shop had told me. I was told to send in the photos and a video of the damaged bumper and fog lamp area. They still have not responded to me. Since then, my bumper has fallen off and caused damage to the vehicle. I had my husband put the bumper back on to the vehicle.

I have had several episodes of engine hesitation. I have always used premium gas. I returned for an oil change (annual service) and also asked if any engine hesitation service bulletins or advisories had been issued. None had been. These episodes have occurred about 20 times with the car. It always occurred when accelerating moderately from below 20 miles an hour. It last from 2 to 3 seconds, while the engine does nothing. The hesitation cannot be summoned upon demand. On some occasions, the hesitation has put me at risk of collision, where I could not go forward but had to brake. The risk of nonperformance is always present and is a constant source of dissatisfaction for us. *tr