2005 Acura TSX problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2005 Acura TSX sits mid-pack among TSX years: 64 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 64, with 4 recalls and no defect investigations.

Airbags leads the complaint categories with 16 reports (25% of the total).

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other TSX years?

TSX NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2005 Acura TSX problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Airbags	16	25%	▼ down
Steering	7	11%	▼ down
Transmission	6	9%	▼ down
Other	6	9%	— flat
Engine	5	8%	▼ down
Electrical System	5	8%	▼ down
Body & Structure	4	6%	new
Tires & Wheels	4	6%	— flat
Lighting	3	5%	▼ down
Seat Belts	3	5%	▼ down
Brakes	2	3%	▼ down
Fuel System	1	2%	▼ down
Seats	1	2%	▼ down
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)	1	2%	— flat

Does the 2005 Acura TSX have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19E068000Speed ControlOctober 10, 2019 · 3,744 units

Defect

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."

Consequence

If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.

13V093000Electrical SystemMarch 15, 2013 · 76,253 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

10V174000SteeringApril 29, 2010 · 167,255 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

07V097000Fuel SystemMarch 14, 2007 · 166,561 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A COIL WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.

Consequence

IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT,WHERE I WAS REAR ENDED AND PUSHED UP AGAINST THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE CAR SUSTAINED FRONT AND REAR DAMAGE, BUT NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE CAR WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY, ALLSTATE. THIS WAS A BRAND NEW 2005 ACURA TSX. *AK”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · May 9, 2007 · crash

“MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN ACURA R35 RECALL CAMPAIGN OF 167,000 2094-2008 4-CYL TSX RE: POWER STEERING, BUT THE VEHICLE (2005 4-CYL TSX) IS EXPERIENCING THE ISSUE, AS VERIFIED BY THE ACURA DEALERSHIP THIS WEEK. FROM SERVICE RECCOMENDATION - RED: REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION - 'LEAKING SYSTEM WAS LOW…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · July 9, 2018

“2005 ACURA TSX MULTIPLE FAILURES EXPERIENCED UNDER WARRANTY OF AIR CONDITIONING, TRANSMISSION, EXHAUST MANIFOLD. TRANSMISSION NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED, AS RESULT OF REPAIR ERRORS AND DEFECTS INTERIOR CABIN OF VEHICLE REPEATEDLY FLOODED WITH SEVERAL GALLONS OF WATER. *JB”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 2, 2006

“I WAS DRIVING NORTH BOUND HWY 6 TOWARDS COLLEGE STATION TEXAS FROM HOUSTON, AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO NOT ENGAGE WHILE SHIFTING AND THEN THE VEHICLE GAVE NO POWER TO THE WHEELS ,BUT ALL SOLENIODS SEEM TO BE IN WORKING ORDER. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE TOWED FROM HEMPSTEAD WHERE IT WAS DISABLED ,AND…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 25, 2019

“2005 ACURA TSX MULTIPLE FAILURES EXPERIENCED UNDER WARRANTY OF AIR CONDITIONING, TRANSMISSION, EXHAUST MANIFOLD. TRANSMISSION NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED, AS RESULT OF REPAIR ERRORS AND DEFECTS INTERIOR CABIN OF VEHICLE REPEATEDLY FLOODED WITH SEVERAL GALLONS OF WATER. *JB”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 2, 2006

2005 Acura TSX — common questions

Is the 2005 Acura TSX reliable?

It is close to typical for the TSX: 64 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2005 TSX problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (16 complaints), steering (7 complaints), transmission (6 complaints).

Does the 2005 Acura TSX have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2005 Acura TSX. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Acura TSX years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the TSX years to avoid are 2004, 2012, 2009. The cleanest record among TSX years belongs to 2014.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2005 compare to other TSX years?

What are the most common 2005 Acura TSX problems?

Does the 2005 Acura TSX have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2005 Acura TSX — common questions

Is the 2005 Acura TSX reliable?

What are the most common 2005 TSX problems?

Does the 2005 Acura TSX have recalls?

Which Acura TSX years should you avoid?

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