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This 2008 Acura Tsx has 34 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Steering Defects.
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2008 Acura Tsx Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2008 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.
2008 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.
ACURA TSX 2008 has 34 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Steering defects account for 17 complaints, brake issues for 7. Buyers should inspect steering and brakes before purchase. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Acura
- Model
- Tsx
- Model year
- 2008
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 34
- Crash-related complaints
- 3
- 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 2008 Acura Tsx problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Steering Defects
Brake System
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Steering Defects, Brake System, 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 2008 Acura Tsx?
The 2008 Acura TSX may be worth considering if you are aware of the steering and brake issues and can verify repairs. However, the low complaint count (34) means patterns are uncertain, so a thorough pre-purchase inspection is essential.
Steering defects can affect safety and control, while brake issues impact stopping ability. These patterns matter because they could lead to costly repairs or safety risks.
May Suit
This year may suit a buyer who is handy with repairs or willing to invest in a pre-purchase inspection to address known issues.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking a trouble-free, low-maintenance vehicle should avoid this year due to the concentration of steering and brake complaints.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2008 Acura Tsx
Inspection Focus
- Inspect steering rack and power steering system for leaks or play.
- Check brake pads, rotors, and brake lines for wear or leaks.
- Test all electrical components including windows, lights, and infotainment.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect steering system for leaks, noise, or excessive play.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for steering, brake, and electrical repairs.
- Have a mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection.
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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
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2008 Acura TSX shows a high proportion of steering-related complaints (17 out of 34), which is a significant concern for potential buyers. Brake system issues (7 complaints) and electrical faults (4 complaints) are also notable. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Compared to other model years, 2008 has a moderate complaint count, but the high proportion of steering complaints is unusual.
Recall context: With 3 recalls, buyers should verify all recall repairs have been completed before purchase.
- Steering defects account for 17 of 34 total complaints (50%).
- Brake system issues total 7 complaints.
- Electrical faults and hydraulic issues each have 4 complaints.
- Steering Defects (17 complaints)
- Brake System (7 complaints)
- Electrical Faults (4 complaints)
Full breakdown
All 2008 Acura Tsx complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Acura Tsx. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 17 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 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 2008 Acura Tsx. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
1. The rack and pinion steering rack is leaking power steering hydraulic fluid. The power assist is not working and the vehicle is undrivable. Putting in new fluid does not help as it just drains out from he pinion within half a day. 2. Luckily, the seals on the rack and pinion f…
The contact owns a 2008 Acura TSX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to complete a turn, an abnormal amount of effort was needed to turn the steering wheel. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that t…
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 stee…
WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED MY CAR COMPLETELY LOST ALL OF ITS POWER STEERING IN ONE SHOT WITHOUT WARNING. THIS LEADS TO VERY STIFF DRIVING EXPERIENCE AND WHEN I BROUGHT IT TOO THE MECHANIC HE SAID IT WOULD BE A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF MONEY TO FIX, BECAUSE OF THIS I GOOGLED AND NOTICE…
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY, IT BECAME INCREASINGLY HARD TO STEER. BY THE TIME I GOT HOME THE STEERING WHEEL COULDN'T BE TURNED. HAD IT TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOTED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS COMPLETELY INOPERABLE, THE RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING AND THE POWER…
DAY 1-2 OF THIS ISSUE: SQUEAKY SOUND WITH STEERING, SHORT DRIVES OF A FEW MINS EACH- (WITH MY CHILD IN THE CAR). PARKED CAR IN GARAGE. DAY 3: COULD NOT GET VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE AS THE STEERING WAS EXTREMELY HARD, HARDER TO LEFT THAN RIGHT. NO FLUID FOUND ON GARAGE FLOOR. HA…
MY BRAKES HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR 4 YEARS AGO. IF YOU BRAKE SUDDENLY THE CAR DOES NOT STOP. IF YOU HIT A POTHOLE THERE IS A DISTINCT SLIPPING FEELING IN THE BRAKES. I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN AHEAD OF TIME OR GENTLY PUMP THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR. I HAVE TAKEN THE CA…
I NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A GRINDING NOISE, AT APPROXIMATELY 120 000 MILES AS READ BY THE ODOMETER, WHEN MAKING TURNS AND SLIPS. THE DRIVER SIDE PINION BOOT IS LEAKING AND A GRINDING NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM THE THE RACK AND PINION WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL WITH THE CAR…
TAKATA INFLATOR, HAVE THE WARNING LIGHT ON AND WE DRIVE SCARED AND WE PAY SOME MONEY FOR FIXING BUT NO RESULTS.
MY CAR HAS BEEN STALLING DURING VARIOUS SPEEDS WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT ON SEVERAL OCCASION. AFTER STALLING, I AM ABLE TO START THE CAR WITHOUT ANY ISSUES BUT WILL CONSTANTLY STALL ON THE GO. THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL (NHTSA # 13V-093) ON THE VEHICLE'S ECU FOR THE EAST…
POWER STEERING STARTED TO FAIL ALL OF A SUDDEN. WAS NOT ABLE TO STEER AT ALL. THE DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS CAUSED BY THE RACK AND PINION GOING OUT WHICH ALSO AFFECTED THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO FAIL. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN WHEN THE CAR ITSELF WAS DRIVEN ONLY 60K PLUS MILES AND THE C…
HAD THE POWER STEERING HOSE RECALL DONE IN 2014 (RECALL NUMBER SB10-010). NOW IN 2017 CAME OUT TO DRIVE CAR AND FOUND ALL POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED AND CAR HAD NO POWER STEERING WHEN TRYING TO DRIVE IT. CAR DROVE AND POWER STEERING WAS PERFECTLY FINE THE DAY BEFORE. ALSO JUST H…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FA…
MY TSX HAS 58,469 MILES AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED AT AN ACURA DEALERSHIP. ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO DURING A ROUTINE SERVICE THE SERVICE ADVISOR POINTED OUT THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING. THE ADVISOR SAID THAT THE LEAK CAME FROM THE SEALS AND THAT THIS WAS A COMMON ISSUE ON TH…
WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 65 MPH WHEN THE CAR STEERING FELT A BIT ROUGH, UPON ARRIVAL AT MY JOB'S PARKING LOT I LOST COMPLETE POWER STEERING. UPON A QUICK INSPECTION LATER THAT DAY I NOTICED THE RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING, I TRIED TO ADD MORE FLUID JUST TO MAKE IT…
THE POWER STEERING PUMP STARTED MAKING A FAINT WHINE WHILE DRIVING. PULLED OFF AT AN AUTO PARTS SHOP 1 MILE DOWN THE ROAD TO REFILL THE FLUID. WHILE SITTING THERE IDLING THE FLUID LEAK ALL OUT THE STEERING RACK AND REQUIRED TOWED TO HAVE RACK REPLACED. ACURA KNOWS THIS IS AN I…
POWER STEERING FAILED. VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITHOUT ASSISTED STEERING FOR YOUNG DRIVER TO MANAGE CAR. ACURA TSX 04-08 HAVE KNOWN STEERING ISSUES. THERE ARE MANY DOCUMENTED CASES OF FAILED RACK AND PINION BUT YET NO RECALL TO DATE. *TR
TL* 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 FAILU…
TL* 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 FINGE…
WHILE DRIVING HOME THE POWER STEERING FAILED. AFTER HAVING THE CAR TOWED TO THE ONLY ACURA DEALER IN TOWN, THE TROUBLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS A RACK AND PINION FAILURE. WHEN WE SUGGESTED THAT WAS AN ATYPICAL PROBLEM FOR A VEHICLE WITH ONLY 87, 000 MILES THE DEALER AGREED IT WAS NOT TY…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2008 Acura Tsx.
Safety recalls
2008 Acura Tsx recalls
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Acura Tsx. With 3 recalls, buyers should verify all recall repairs have been completed 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
2008 Acura Tsx buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2008 Acura Tsx reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 34 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2008 Acura TSX may be worth considering if you are aware of the steering and brake issues and can verify repairs. However, the low complaint count (34) means patterns are uncertain, so a thorough pre-purchase inspection is essential. 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 2008 Acura Tsx?▾
#1: Steering Defects (17 complaints). #2: Brake System (7 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (4 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Acura Tsx?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2008 Acura Tsx?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2008 Acura Tsx, NHTSA complaints include 3 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 34 total complaints. 2 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2008 Acura Tsx have any recalls?▾
Yes. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2008 Acura Tsx. A major recall area is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. With 3 recalls, buyers should verify all recall repairs have been completed before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2008 Acura Tsx?▾
The 2008 Acura TSX may be worth considering if you are aware of the steering and brake issues and can verify repairs. However, the low complaint count (34) means patterns are uncertain, so a thorough pre-purchase inspection is essential. Steering defects can affect safety and control, while brake issues impact stopping ability. These patterns matter because they could lead to costly repairs or safety risks. 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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