2006 ACURA TSX Complaints and Recall Information
The 2006 ACURA TSX has 1 complaint and 4 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners frequently report issues with the power steering leaking consistently, requiring frequent refills to maintain proper function. The leak is tied to a recall affecting this vehicle.
Common Issues
- Power steering leak. Power steering fluid leaks out within a couple of miles after refilling, forcing owners to continually add fluid for proper steering performance.
There are four recalls associated with the 2006 ACURA TSX. These recalls affect the power steering system, electrical system including the engine control unit, and the accelerator pedal assembly. Safety and vehicle control components are involved in these recalls.
Recalls
- Power steering hose. (NHTSA 10V174000) Approximately 167,255 vehicles manufactured between 2002 and 2008 have power steering hoses that may deteriorate prematurely and crack due to high under hood temperatures. The leaking fluid can contact hot exhaust pipes, generating smoke and a burning smell and may cause an under hood fire. Honda notifies owners and repairs the hose free of charge since May 2010.
- Engine control unit corrosion. (NHTSA 13V093000) About 76,253 vehicles registered in states using corrosive road deicing materials may have rust or corrosion on the engine ECU. This condition risks engine stalling, increasing crash hazards. Dealers inspect and replace damaged ECUs and install waterproof covers at no cost. The recall started in April 2013.
- Accelerator pedal binding. (NHTSA 19E068000) Recalled accelerator pedal assemblies sold as replacement parts may bind, preventing the engine from returning to idle quickly when releasing the pedal. This increases crash risk. Around 3,744 vehicles are affected. Dorman notifies owners and replaces the faulty parts free of charge since December 2019.
Owners facing repeated repairs related to power steering leaks, engine stalling, or accelerator pedal malfunctions, or those with unresolved recall repairs, may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney could help evaluate these issues.
2006 ACURA TSX Summary
2006
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
247252
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2006 ACURA TSX
3744 vehicles affected
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
Risk: If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
2006 ACURA TSX
76253 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle's carpeting, which is in contact with the vehicle's engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). As a result, the ECU case may experience rust or corrosion. This damage may potentially cause the engine to stall.
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
2006 ACURA TSX
167255 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 ACURA TSX PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 25, 2002 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008. PROLONGED HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY AND MAY CAUSE THE HOSE TO CRACK AND LEAK POWER STEERING OIL.
Risk: OIL LEAKING ONTO A HOT EXHAUST PIPE WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND A BURNING SMELL, AND COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
Complaints
2006 ACURA TSX
ID: 2054376STEERING
The power steering is leaking constantly as soon as u pour it in the car drive it 2 miles all leaks out and have to refill in order for the power steering to work correctly and there is a recall for it on this vehicle.