Power Train Problems of Acura TSX

Acura TSX owners have reported 33 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission fluid leaking (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Acura TSX

The Power Train problem

The check engine light came on and the “check transmission” warning sign came on all of a sudden one day. I started feeling hard ups/downs in gears from 1 to 2 and 2 to 3 (and also in reverse order of both these sequences). Its running rough and don’t feel safe driving the car.   Read details...

The Transmission Fluid Leaking problem

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Acura Tsx. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change. The mechanic became aware of a fluid leak underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was returned to the contact and while driving, the steering was difficult to turn.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

2005 cpo Tsx has clutch slip issue at only 56k miles. We bought the car as a certified pre-owned vehicle and within 4 months, the clutch needs replacement. When we took delivery of the car, we immediately noticed the car's clutch was not grabbing hard in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear when trying to briskly   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

When the vehicle was moving at a low speed and the gears were being changed to a lower gear, a grinding noise was heard coming from the transmission. Please provide any additional information.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

On my way to work, I started hearing a noise in the drivetrain. I checked the car over the next morning and took it to the dealership. They're telling me the carrier bearings and differential bearings are worn out in the manual transmission -- after only 54k miles?! they're not covering it under   Read details...




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