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2008 Acura TSX Steering Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2008 Acura TSX, 50% of all 34 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest steering complaint count among 10 TSX model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 86,000 miles.

Steering complaints
17
50% of 34
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
86,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Acura TSX steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 24, 2010, latest Sep 10, 2023.

2008 Acura TSX steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2010May 2012Sep 2013Dec 2014Apr 2016Aug 2017Apr 2019Sep 2019
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Sep 2023; peak Sep 2023 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2008 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 2008 Acura TSX have steering problems?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Acura TSX, 50% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 86,000 miles.
Which Acura TSX year has the most steering complaints?
The 2012 Acura TSX has the most steering complaints (100), compared with 17 for the 2008.
Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Acura TSX?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 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.