Recalls ·2008 Acura TSX

2008 Acura TSX recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Acura TSX; the most frequently affected component is vehicle speed control — accelerator pedal. Owners filed 34 complaints, most often about steering. Among the 11 model years of this model in the database, 2008 ranks #10 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints34
Crashes reported3in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (3)

Vehicle speed control — Accelerator pedalCampaign 19E068000 · 10 Oct 2019

Problem: 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.

Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.

Engine and engine coolingCampaign 13V093000 · 15 Mar 2013

Problem: 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.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any damaged ECU, free of charge. All vehicles will have a waterproof cover installed onto the ECU, free of charge. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-800-382-2238 and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.acura.com.

Steering — Hose, piping, and connectionsCampaign 10V174000 · 29 Apr 2010

Problem: 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.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began may 28, 2010. Owners may contact acura client services at 1-800-382-2238.

What owners complain about

Share of the 34 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Steering17 · 50%
Service brakes7 · 21%
Electrical system4 · 12%
Hydraulic4 · 12%
Structure3 · 9%
Tires3 · 9%
Air bags2 · 6%
Engine2 · 6%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 acura tsx. The contact stated that the power outlet was being used to charge a cell phone. When the removed the charger from the power outlet, a small flame was present, which extinguished independently. The contact sustained a burn to her right finger. The failure recurred. The vehicle was…

Electrical system · Jun 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

The power steering pump started making a faint whine while driving. Pulled off at an auto parts shop 1 mile down the road to refill the fluid. While sitting there idling the fluid leak all out the steering rack and required towed to have rack replaced. Acura knows this is an issue and only offered a discount on the…

Steering · Feb 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

2008 acura tsx--there is no coverage in the lower console area from the leading edge of pedal to the end of the floor dash area. Adjacent to the pedal is an open exposed area where a covered plastic area heats up. I was told that this area is where the exhaust pipe and catalytic converter travels. This is problematic…

Structure · Feb 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

Vehicle shut down in the middle of a 6-lane divided roadway. The check engine light was lit and the car would not restart. The dealership indicates that the computer or "pcm" failed. The part was backordered nationally. They tried removing a computer from another tsx on the lot, but it failed due to compatibility…

Electrical system · Nov 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.