2009 Acura TSX service brakes, hydraulic problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2009 Acura TSX — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When I took my car in for maintenance last year (9/11) they mentioned that at my next service visit I may need brakes. I was astounded given the low mileage and the fact that all my past cars never needed brakes this soon. The car was only two years old. I recently took my tsx in for b12 service…”
filed Jun 6, 2012
“The inner rear brake pads went from 6 in september to 1 - worn to the sensor in less than six months. The front brake pads remained at 8 and the outer rear brake pads were 6. Mechanics with whom I have spoken have explained that the rear brake pads should not be wearing out prior to the front since…”
filed Mar 1, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the…
BPaS02102021903 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 10, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the…
BPaS01062021905 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 6, 2021
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other TSX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 TSX | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 TSX | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 TSX | 4 | 12% |
| 2006 TSX | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 TSX | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 TSX | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.