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This 2007 Acura Tsx has 22 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Steering Defects.
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2007 Acura Tsx Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2007 Acura Tsx trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2007 Acura Tsx Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2007 Acura Tsx has 22 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Steering Defects. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Acura
- Model
- Tsx
- Model year
- 2007
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 22
- Crash-related complaints
- 1
- Safety recall campaigns
- 3
- Top reported component
- Steering Defects
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 23
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 20 / 28
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2007 Acura Tsx problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Steering Defects
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Steering Defects, Engine Problems, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2007 Acura Tsx?
This ACURA TSX year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection.
Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who prioritize complete maintenance records and pass a pre-purchase inspection.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers who want a lower-risk ownership profile may prefer comparing nearby model years before committing.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2007 Acura Tsx
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the most frequently reported complaint components on this model year
- Confirm recall repairs were completed and documented
- Check for accident damage, title brands, and mileage inconsistencies on the exact VIN
Before You Close the Deal
- Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
- Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The ACURA TSX has 22 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. 1 complaints involve crash-related incidents. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recall context: 3 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase.
- 22 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 3 federal recall campaigns
- 1 crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Full breakdown
All 2007 Acura Tsx complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Acura Tsx. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Acura Tsx. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The contact owns a 2007 Acura TSX. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the ECU, and determined t…
The contact owns a 2007 Acura TSX. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to an indep…
Power steering rack and pinion leaked and was replaced with an Acura remanufactured part. A few years later it is leaking again.
The contact owns a 2007 Acura TSX. The contact stated that the emission warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a defective ECM/PCM due to salt corrosion. The dealer was not…
Power steering makes an extreme screeching sound and Honda Dealership in Eau Claire, WI, says they cannot perform the recalls, and that I have to go to Acura, which is 2 hours away from me and cannot get there. I feel that Honda in eau claire should be able to do it.
BOOT FOR RACK AND PINION STARTED LEAKING FLUID IN THE DRIVEWAY AND HAD TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY
IMMOBILIZER GREEN KEY LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. I HAVE BEEN TROUBLESHOOTING AND FOUND CORROSION IN THE PCM/ECM CONTROL UNIT THAT IS UNDER THE CENTER COUNSEL. SALT-WATER SOAKED THE CARPETING AND THAT CORRODED THE FRAME OF THE UNIT AND GOT INSIDE AND ONTO THE CIRCUIT BOARD. I CHECKE…
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…
TOOK THE CAR FOR A TEST DRIVE BEFORE I PURCHASED IT, NO LEAKS AND EVERYTHING WORKED FINE. THE NEXT MORNING I NOTICED A WET SPOT UNDER THE CAR, TOOK IT TO THE NEAREST SHOP AND FOUND OUT THE POWER STEERING RACK WAS LEAKING.
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT WASN'T SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO WARRANT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT HOWEVER SINCE THEN THERE HAS BEEN A 'CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM' ICON ON MY DISPLAY EVER SINCE! I CAN'T RENEW MY LYFT DRIVERS ACCOUNT UNTIL THIS PROBLEM IS ADDRESSED WHICH IS CAUSING AN UNDUE FINAN…
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 …
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 O…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE …
DRIVING VEHICLE AND STEERING LOCKED UP HEARING WEIRD NOISES FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND LEAKING POWER STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE RIGHT OF THE ROAD SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS FA…
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 HI…
TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY IN LOS ANGELES. WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE DRY. NO ISSUE REGARDING VISIBILITY. FRONT VEHICLE STOPPED. APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP, BUT ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES TO GRIND AND VEHI…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE PRESSED TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, TRACT…
I HAVE A 2007 ACURA TSX AUTOMATIC AND THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A CLICKING NOISE WHENEVER YOU COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN START TO MOVE AGAIN. ACURA HAS STATED THAT ALL OF THEIR TRANSMISSIONS MAKE THIS CLICKING NOISE ALL THE TIME, HOWEVER IT IS NOT NORMAL FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMI…
2007 ACURA TSX. CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK. CONSUMER STATES THERE IS NO ACURA DEALER NEAR HIM AND HONDA SAID THEY WOULD DO THE REPAIR BUT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY THEN BE REIMBURSED BY ACURA AND ALSO GET ACURA TO AGREE. *KB
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Acura Tsx.
Safety recalls
2007 Acura Tsx recalls
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Acura Tsx. 3 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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Questions
2007 Acura Tsx buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2007 Acura Tsx reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 22 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns for this model year. This ACURA TSX year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Acura Tsx?▾
#1: Steering Defects (15 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (3 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (3 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Acura Tsx?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Acura Tsx?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2007 Acura Tsx, NHTSA complaints include 1 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 22 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Acura Tsx have any recalls?▾
Yes. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Acura Tsx. A major recall area is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. 3 recall campaigns are on record, so recall completion status should be confirmed on the exact VIN before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2007 Acura Tsx?▾
This ACURA TSX year shows a meaningful number of reported issues, so buyers should only proceed after a careful records review and inspection. Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs. Pay extra attention to Steering Defects during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Acura Tsx reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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