10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,250 miles

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2008 Acura TSX electrical problems

electrical problem

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2008 Acura TSX Owner Comments

problem #4

Nov 302020

TSX

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car last year began randomly displaying VSA code during inclement weather. Took vehicle for diagnostic and report showed APS sensor issues. Replaced acceleration pedal. Car then lost power steering. Replaced pump. Can began having loss of power while using cruise control and steering would stiffen. Yet, only during inclement weather while driving. The Engine light with emmisions control warning would display and the clear on its on usually over night. Code diagnostics found possible 02 sensor or catalytic converter issues. Roughly six months later car cut off and wouldn't start replaced rack and pinion during to link at main connection. Car began having starting issues still then not holding charge replace battery twice due to B/S/A reporting pass. About 3 months ago car wouldn't turn over starter was faulty replaced starter. Replaced starter however igintion strained to turn over. To start it began requiring turning car to on then off and immediately to run. Began requesting jump starts. Ran diagnosis at advance auto showed battery issues, starter good and alternator good. Replaced battery and 02 sensor. Can Three weeks wouldn't start after driving to the gas station attempted to jump vehicle but didn't work. Called roadside service; however when service arrived vehicle started with no assistance. Took car for diagnosis test and code displayed ecm issues. Car again after cutting vehicle on and attempting to start car up vehicle wouldn't turn over. Attempted to jump start vehicle and still no crank. Left car and returned 2 hours later and was able to jump start vehicle. Acura website I'd showing decals for emc and power steering recalls on 08 tsx non vin specific search however my specific vin isnt included. How do I register my vin for similar recall issues.

- Petersburg, VA, USA

problem #3

Jun 122013

TSX

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Acura Tsx. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the electronics sporadically failed. The vehicle was taken into a dealership and the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 66,458.

- Northport, AL, USA

problem #2

Nov 052013

TSX

  • 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Acura Tsx. The contact stated that the power outlet was being used to charge a cell phone. When the removed the charger from the power outlet, a small flame was present, which extinguished independently. The contact sustained a burn to her right finger. The failure recurred. The vehicle was diagnosed but the defect could not be duplicated and no repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 63,000.

- Douglas , GA, USA

problem #1

Nov 012007

TSX 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,000 miles
Vehicle shut down in the middle of a 6-lane divided roadway. The check engine light was lit and the car would not restart. The dealership indicates that the computer or "PCM" failed. The part was backordered nationally. They tried removing a computer from another Tsx on the lot, but it failed due to compatibility issues. Apparently, this part is unique to each vehicle. After another week, the custom-built computer still has not arrived and I'm at the point where the car will have soon spent more time in the shop than in my driveway.

- Bristow, VA, USA

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