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2006 Acura TSX Steering Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Acura TSX, 48% of all 50 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest steering complaint count among 10 TSX model years. Median mileage at failure: 119,000 miles.

Steering complaints
24
48% of 50
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
119,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Acura TSX steering complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 21, 2008, latest Jan 10, 2025.

2006 Acura TSX steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2008Aug 2011Aug 2015Mar 2016May 2017Jan 2019Apr 2023
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2008 to Jan 2025; peak May 2016 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2006 Acura TSX

  1. 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.

Steering complaints by TSX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20057 (14%)
  2. 200624 (48%)
  3. 200715 (68%)
  4. 200817 (50%)
  5. 20094 (4%)
  6. 20105 (8%)
  7. 201118 (40%)
  8. 2012100 (75%)
  9. 201319 (58%)
  10. 20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Acura TSX have steering problems?
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Acura TSX, 48% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 119,000 miles.
Which Acura TSX year has the most steering complaints?
The 2012 Acura TSX has the most steering complaints (100), compared with 24 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Acura TSX?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Acura TSX concerns the steering: 10V174000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.