2008 Acura TSX steering problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2008 Acura TSX — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 failed in the…”
filed Sep 10, 2023
“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 the power steering…”
filed Sep 5, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SteeringCampaign 10V174000 · Apr 29, 2010
Steering problems in other TSX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 TSX | 19 | 58% |
| 2012 TSX | 100 | 75% |
| 2011 TSX | 18 | 40% |
| 2010 TSX | 5 | 8% |
| 2009 TSX | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 TSX | 15 | 68% |
| 2006 TSX | 24 | 48% |
| 2005 TSX | 7 | 14% |
| 2004 TSX | 14 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Acura TSX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.