Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Acura TSX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Acura TSX has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 50 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19E068000 Accelerator Pedal May Bind/FMVSS 124 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V093000 Engine Stall due to ECU Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V174000 POWER STEERING HOSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V270000 OWNER'S MANUAL HOTLINE INFORMATION INCORRECT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 24 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Seats 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
Of the 50 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 50 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Acura TSX is rated average due to notable issues with the steering and some electrical systems. While recalls include accelerator pedal and power steering hose concerns, other components like brakes and airbags have fewer complaints.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $450–$850 | common |
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| brake system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission fluid service
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Electrical malfunctions
- Unusual brake noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Acura TSX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.