2006 Acura TSX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#7 most-complained of 10 TSX years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2006 Acura TSX has 50 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 33 out of 100 — #7 highest of 10 TSX model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is steering (24 complaints, 48% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 50
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22.5
- 19.5 city / 28 hwy
Top 2006 Acura TSX problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering24 (48%)
- Electrical System9 (18%)
- Brakes7 (14%)
- Structure & Body7 (14%)
- Engine5 (10%)
- Airbags4 (8%)
- Fuel System2 (4%)
- Other2 (4%)
- Seat Belts2 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (4%)
2006 Acura TSX recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 13V093000Mar 15, 2013Electrical System76,253 vehicles
Electrical system
Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle's carpeting, which is in contact with the vehicle's engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). As a result, the ECU case may experience rust or corrosion. This damage may potentially cause the engine to stall.
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any damaged ECU, free of charge. All vehicles will have a waterproof cover installed onto the ECU, free of charge. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-800-382-2238 and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.acura.com.
- NHTSA 10V174000Apr 29, 2010Steering167,255 vehicles
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Honda is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 acura tsx passenger vehicles manufactured between september 25, 2002 and february 13, 2008. Prolonged high under hood temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely and may cause the hose to crack and leak power steering oil.
Risk: Oil leaking onto a hot exhaust pipe will generate smoke and a burning smell, and could potentially result in an under hood fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began may 28, 2010. Owners may contact acura client services at 1-800-382-2238.
- NHTSA 06V270000Jul 26, 2006Other1,190,000 vehicles
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline.
Risk: The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
Remedy: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. The recall began on august 2, 2006. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.
2006 Acura TSX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19.5 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 22.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,550
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other TSX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Acura TSX a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Acura TSX ranks #7 of 10 among TSX model years (Complaint Index 33/100, verdict: Good). It has 50 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Acura TSX?
- The most reported problem areas are steering (24 complaints), electrical system (9 complaints), and brakes (7 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 89,045 miles.
- Does the 2006 Acura TSX have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2006 Acura TSX, most recently reported 2013, covering electrical system, steering, and other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Acura TSX?
- EPA rates the 2006 Acura TSX at 22.5 MPG combined (19.5 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.