Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Acura TSX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Acura TSX has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 22 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 15 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Of the 22 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 22 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 2007 Acura TSX is considered average in reliability, primarily due to issues with steering and the accelerator pedal. These are addressed through recalls, but may still be of concern. Repair costs are moderate.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering hose | 80,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| electrical system | 100,000–120,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| accelerator pedal | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$350 | 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 every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 3 years
- Transmission fluid service every 30,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement every 7 years or 105,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 5 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering fluid leaks
- Check engine light
- Unresponsive accelerator pedal
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Acura TSX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.