Power Steering Fluid problems of the 2007 Acura TSX

Boot for rack and pinion started leaking fluid in the driveway and had to replace the rack and pinion assembly.

After getting off work my car sitting for about 8 hours, on my commute home which is approximately 6-8 minutes (city streets) my steering became very heavy and difficult. The car started to make funny sounds under the hood. Once I arrived home I notice a trail of fluid leakage so I checked the power steering reservoir and it was tapped dry, absolutely no fluid. I had to replace the entire rack and pinion because the passenger side boot had a leak due to the seal. This was not an inexpensive repair.

I began hearing a noise when turning the steering wheel and the steering became "heavy". I checked the power steering fluid reservoir and it was low on fluid. I checked under the car and saw that there a leak from the driver's side boot on the steering rack. I took the car to a local shop and had the part replaced with an aftermarket rack for $1200. The rack failed within a week. I took it back to the local shop and they replaced it under warranty. This was June 2017. Today I took it to the shop again and now the right boot is leaking. I have not had to pay for the warranty replacements, but the fact the original part was defective is troubling. I have found that many people with Acura Tsxs have the same issue. I believe it should be a manufacturer replacement free of charge to the owner.

The car had not given me any warning or nothing. Driving fine down the highway one day going about 45 mph, I go to make a turn and its hard as hell. My car starts sounding all crazy and im struggling to turn the wheel. I pull over and all my power steering fluid is gone, leaked out! now I have read report after report of this happening. Over and over for this same year and type of car. Why is there no recall?????!!!!! the boot just busted. And its gonna cost me way more than I can afford to replace the rack and pinion!.

Driving around 30 mph, it became hard to turn the wheel unexpectedly. There were no hits/bumps/etc. So; it was power steering fluid leaking and I had to get power steering rack replaced. The car was always dealer maintained, there were no known reasons for the leak; no bump hits as mentioned. The power steering hose was replaced when it was recalled. One known issue was that I was also experiencing known squeaking steering noise issue and I was told by the dealer that it was known, but not risky. There should be full power steering rack recall on these models (to cover leak and noise issues). I can not think of how this could end on a highway.

I received a safety recall:power steering fluid leak for my 2007 Acura Tsx. Contacted Acura client services for nearest authorized mechanic. Was informed that I would need to take my Acura over 50 miles (one way) form ft. Collins where I work and live. Leave car half a day and return to ft. Collins. I have to believe that Acura and safety administration could see the hardship this creates. Why can't they authorize a dealership like markley motors here in ft. Collins to provide this service. Their way cost me time and resources and wastes energy!. Is this an effort to discourage people from addressing their problem? please let me know if you can assist. I know that markley motors works on Honda. Please help!.