THE ELECTRONIC STEERING MODULE FAILED AT 45000 MILES. IT IS A VERY EXPENSIVE FIX AND ACURA IS NOT WILLING TO HELP. IT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM BECAUSE VEHICLES SEEM TO BE COMPUTERS MORE THAN ANYTHING THESE DAYS.
2013 acura TSX steering problems
severe 19 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
CANNOT TURN WHEEL, IT'S VERY DIFFICULT
STEERING LOCKED UP AND POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, RESTARTED, IT WAS OK. IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING. REAL SAFETY HAZARD.
POWER STEERING SYSTEM ABRUPTLY CUT OUT AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. I WAS FORCED TO TRY AND GET THE VEHICLE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH NO POWER STEERING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC.
THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WENT ON WHEN I STARTED THE CAR. TRIED TO DRIVE THE CAR AND IT WAS VERY STIFF.THE CAR WAS HARD TO DRIVE ABOVE 20 MPH. THE NEXT MORNING THE LIGHT WAS OFF AND THE STEERING WAS NORMAL. WENT TO DEALER AND THEY STATED THE EPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT $ 1,700
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WARING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 56,000. ......UPDATED 12/1…
CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM DISPLAYED AND THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. HAD TO MOVE STEERING WITH FORCE.
AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN A STRAIGHT ROAD, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND I GOT A MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOAD. IT SAID THAT THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING SYSTEM MAY NOT BE WORKING. I TURNED OFF THE CAR. I TURNED IT BACK ON AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE. HOWEVER, WITHIN 1 MIN, THE WHEEL LOCKED AGAIN. THANK GOD I HADNT GOTTEN ON THE FREEWAY. THERE COULD'VE BEEN SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES AS THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DAN…
ON MY WAY TO WORK LAST NIGHT WHILE DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY, MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO TURN. THEN LIGHTS STARTING FLASHING ON THE DASHBOARD SAYING CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM. I WAS AFRAID FOR MY LIFE AS THIS IS DANGEROUS. I DID SAFELY MAKE IT TO WORK. AT THIS TIME I AM UNABLE TO FIND A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM WHICH IS ODD BECAUSE THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT A CONSUMER'S …
THE AUTOMATIC STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHEN I WAS TRYING TO REVERSE OUT OF THE PARKING LOT. CAR WAS ONLY PARKED FOR 15 MINUTES IN THE LOT. CAR ONLY HAS 32K
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2013 acura TSX?
It's a meaningful issue. 19 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering 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 $700 for steering 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 steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering 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)
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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