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19V502000 Jun 27, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybri...

19V378000 May 16, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic H...

18V661000 Sep 27, 2018 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity...

18V042000 Jan 9, 2018 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-20...

17V545000 Aug 31, 2017 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX...

17V030000 Jan 10, 2017 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2...

Complaints

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Jun 28, 2025 Steering

On two occasions my college aged daughter was driving this vehicle when the steering wheel became inoperative. There was an error message on the dash about checking the power steering system. There was also an icon displaying with a steering wheel. Luckily she was only in a parking lot when this ha...

Jun 28, 2025 Steering

On two occasions my college aged daughter was driving this vehicle when the steering wheel became inoperative. There was an error message on the dash about checking the power steering system. There was also an icon displaying with a steering wheel. Luckily she was only in a parking lot when this ha...

Jun 17, 2025 Steering

2012 Acura TSX Sportwagon: Brought car to independent mechanic who diagnosed power steering failure as requiring replacement of "Power Steering Control Module". Acura has a "TSB" or "Technical Service Bulletin" #19-021 regarding this issue. The car is very difficult to steer and is dangerous to d...

Jun 17, 2025 Steering

2012 Acura TSX Sportwagon: Brought car to independent mechanic who diagnosed power steering failure as requiring replacement of "Power Steering Control Module". Acura has a "TSB" or "Technical Service Bulletin" #19-021 regarding this issue. The car is very difficult to steer and is dangerous to d...

May 28, 2025 Steering

A "Check Power Steering" light on the dashboard came on suddenly leaving me unable to steer the car at all. After re-starting the car several times, the light went off. The car manual indicated pumping the accelerator may cause this symptom, and--given the light had gone off--I drove the car home. H...

May 28, 2025 Steering

A "Check Power Steering" light on the dashboard came on suddenly leaving me unable to steer the car at all. After re-starting the car several times, the light went off. The car manual indicated pumping the accelerator may cause this symptom, and--given the light had gone off--I drove the car home. H...

Jan 1, 2025 Structure

While driving at highway speeds, the A-pillar trim on the passenger side of my Acura TSX Wagon's windshield flew off the car today as a gust of wind hit the vehicle. I had just cleaned the windshield that morning in preparation for my road trip and nothing appeared loose. While driving for over tw...

Jan 1, 2025 Structure

While driving at highway speeds, the A-pillar trim on the passenger side of my Acura TSX Wagon's windshield flew off the car today as a gust of wind hit the vehicle. I had just cleaned the windshield that morning in preparation for my road trip and nothing appeared loose. While driving for over tw...

Aug 29, 2024 Electrical System

Driving on the freeway. Going 65-70mph EPS (electric power steering) indicator light came on. A message was also sent in inbox of car stating code such as 32 and 61. Steering wheel became stiff and was difficult to steer when car not moving. Went to auto zone to check out if there was any code and t...

Aug 29, 2024 Steering

Driving on the freeway. Going 65-70mph EPS (electric power steering) indicator light came on. A message was also sent in inbox of car stating code such as 32 and 61. Steering wheel became stiff and was difficult to steer when car not moving. Went to auto zone to check out if there was any code and t...

Aug 29, 2024 Electrical System

Driving on the freeway. Going 65-70mph EPS (electric power steering) indicator light came on. A message was also sent in inbox of car stating code such as 32 and 61. Steering wheel became stiff and was difficult to steer when car not moving. Went to auto zone to check out if there was any code and t...

Aug 29, 2024 Steering

Driving on the freeway. Going 65-70mph EPS (electric power steering) indicator light came on. A message was also sent in inbox of car stating code such as 32 and 61. Steering wheel became stiff and was difficult to steer when car not moving. Went to auto zone to check out if there was any code and t...

Jul 18, 2024 Engine

Check engine Transmission ABS VSA TPMS All lights went on suddenly. While I was driving suddenly all lights came on dashboard. I’ve used OBD scanner to find the root cause but the problem can’t be detected. I went to Acura dealer in NJ and paid $250. They inspected, and said it could be this...

Jul 18, 2024 Steering

Check engine Transmission ABS VSA TPMS All lights went on suddenly. While I was driving suddenly all lights came on dashboard. I’ve used OBD scanner to find the root cause but the problem can’t be detected. I went to Acura dealer in NJ and paid $250. They inspected, and said it could be this...

Jul 18, 2024 Electrical System

Check engine Transmission ABS VSA TPMS All lights went on suddenly. While I was driving suddenly all lights came on dashboard. I’ve used OBD scanner to find the root cause but the problem can’t be detected. I went to Acura dealer in NJ and paid $250. They inspected, and said it could be this...

Jul 18, 2024 Engine

Check engine Transmission ABS VSA TPMS All lights went on suddenly. While I was driving suddenly all lights came on dashboard. I’ve used OBD scanner to find the root cause but the problem can’t be detected. I went to Acura dealer in NJ and paid $250. They inspected, and said it could be this...

Jul 18, 2024 Steering

Check engine Transmission ABS VSA TPMS All lights went on suddenly. While I was driving suddenly all lights came on dashboard. I’ve used OBD scanner to find the root cause but the problem can’t be detected. I went to Acura dealer in NJ and paid $250. They inspected, and said it could be this...

Jul 18, 2024 Electrical System

Check engine Transmission ABS VSA TPMS All lights went on suddenly. While I was driving suddenly all lights came on dashboard. I’ve used OBD scanner to find the root cause but the problem can’t be detected. I went to Acura dealer in NJ and paid $250. They inspected, and said it could be this...

Aug 21, 2023 Air Bags 81,915 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Acura TSX. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the front driver’s side inflator had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer w...

Aug 21, 2023 Air Bags 81,915 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Acura TSX. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the front driver’s side inflator had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer w...

Jun 8, 2023 Steering

Complete failure of the Electronic Power Steering System. Warning bulletin and chime activated when car restarted at rest stop. There was no advance warning of imminent failure. Steering was compromised and rendered undrivable. Car was towed to a repair shop, who confirmed the failure of the ste...

Jun 8, 2023 Steering

Complete failure of the Electronic Power Steering System. Warning bulletin and chime activated when car restarted at rest stop. There was no advance warning of imminent failure. Steering was compromised and rendered undrivable. Car was towed to a repair shop, who confirmed the failure of the ste...

Mar 16, 2023 Steering

The Electronic Power Steering Component failed in the vehicle. No previous warning lights or problems with steering. Had just parked car returned an hour later and warning light comes on. Fortunately, I was pulling out of a parking place when the steering locked up. Vehicle was towed to Acura deale...

Mar 16, 2023 Steering

The Electronic Power Steering Component failed in the vehicle. No previous warning lights or problems with steering. Had just parked car returned an hour later and warning light comes on. Fortunately, I was pulling out of a parking place when the steering locked up. Vehicle was towed to Acura deale...

Dec 13, 2022 Power Train

On acceleration. the car would shudder and there was a loud grinding coming from the front of the car. After inspection by the dealer the front 2 axles had to be replaced. The car has only been driven 70K miles. This posed dangerous driving and control issues on the Interstate. Cost of repair was $3...

Dec 13, 2022 Power Train

On acceleration. the car would shudder and there was a loud grinding coming from the front of the car. After inspection by the dealer the front 2 axles had to be replaced. The car has only been driven 70K miles. This posed dangerous driving and control issues on the Interstate. Cost of repair was $3...

Aug 23, 2022 Engine

For about a year or more, On cold start,(3-6+ hours of engine rest) rattle occurs for a brief period of time (usually 1-2 seconds) then ceases. TSB 09-010 is associated with various Honda models up to 2012, but does not include Acura. Car delivers no DTCs for this issue currently. Have not had the v...

Aug 23, 2022 Engine

For about a year or more, On cold start,(3-6+ hours of engine rest) rattle occurs for a brief period of time (usually 1-2 seconds) then ceases. TSB 09-010 is associated with various Honda models up to 2012, but does not include Acura. Car delivers no DTCs for this issue currently. Have not had the v...

Aug 9, 2022 Steering

EPS, electronic power steering module failure. "Check power steering system"

Aug 9, 2022 Steering

EPS, electronic power steering module failure. "Check power steering system"

Jun 2, 2022 Steering

The power steering alert light suddenly when I drive my friend on the road. Turning the steering wheel becomes very difficult. I rushed over to the lawn by the side of the road and luckily there was no one and no trees. Fortunately, no accident happened, and no one was hurt, but I am very worried a...

Jun 2, 2022 Steering

The power steering alert light suddenly when I drive my friend on the road. Turning the steering wheel becomes very difficult. I rushed over to the lawn by the side of the road and luckily there was no one and no trees. Fortunately, no accident happened, and no one was hurt, but I am very worried a...

Feb 12, 2022 Steering

I was driving my car home on 2/4/22 and the indicator light (check power steering system!) starting flashing and my steering was extremely hard to turn. I had to pullover in a parking lot and turned off the engine for a few minutes and the indicator light turned off and I was able to drive home. On ...

Feb 12, 2022 Steering

I was driving my car home on 2/4/22 and the indicator light (check power steering system!) starting flashing and my steering was extremely hard to turn. I had to pullover in a parking lot and turned off the engine for a few minutes and the indicator light turned off and I was able to drive home. On ...

Jan 22, 2022 Service Brakes

I purchased new 2012, for the first time after 10 years, the car is unsafe, brake pedal becomes hard after start up cold - noticed if outside weather between 30-25 degrees brake pedal becomes hard for the first 2-3 times and car will not stop, if the weather below 16 degrees it will take 9-10 times ...

Jan 22, 2022 Service Brakes

I purchased new 2012, for the first time after 10 years, the car is unsafe, brake pedal becomes hard after start up cold - noticed if outside weather between 30-25 degrees brake pedal becomes hard for the first 2-3 times and car will not stop, if the weather below 16 degrees it will take 9-10 times ...

Nov 4, 2021 Steering 101,273 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Acura TSX. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the "power steering failure" message was displayed, and the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the fa...

Nov 4, 2021 Steering 101,273 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Acura TSX. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the "power steering failure" message was displayed, and the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the fa...

Apr 7, 2021 Unknown Or Other

DEALERSHIP LIED ON CARFAX STATING THEY FIXED THE CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD AND I DIDN'T KNOW THEY WEREN'T SUPPOSE TO SALE ME THE CAR WITH A BROKEN WINDSHIELD. ACCORDING TO CARFAX REPORT, DEALERSHIP LIED THAT IT WAS REPLACED BUT IT WASN'T.

Apr 7, 2021 Unknown Or Other

DEALERSHIP LIED ON CARFAX STATING THEY FIXED THE CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD AND I DIDN'T KNOW THEY WEREN'T SUPPOSE TO SALE ME THE CAR WITH A BROKEN WINDSHIELD. ACCORDING TO CARFAX REPORT, DEALERSHIP LIED THAT IT WAS REPLACED BUT IT WASN'T.

Dec 25, 2020 Steering 66,000 mi

WARNING LIGHT TO "CHECK POWER STEERING "UNEXPECTEDLY APPEARS. LOSS OF TURNING POWER SUDDENLY OCCURS. NO PRIOR WARNINGS EXHIBITED. DANGEROUS SITUATION COULD LEAD TO FATAL RESULTS.

Dec 25, 2020 Steering 66,000 mi

WARNING LIGHT TO "CHECK POWER STEERING "UNEXPECTEDLY APPEARS. LOSS OF TURNING POWER SUDDENLY OCCURS. NO PRIOR WARNINGS EXHIBITED. DANGEROUS SITUATION COULD LEAD TO FATAL RESULTS.

Dec 10, 2020 Service Brakes 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN COLD CLIMATE, THE VEHICLE BRAKE FAILED TO ENGAGE AND THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE WITH FORCE TO BE ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A...

Dec 10, 2020 Service Brakes 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN COLD CLIMATE, THE VEHICLE BRAKE FAILED TO ENGAGE AND THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE WITH FORCE TO BE ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A...

Dec 6, 2020 Service Brakes 109,000 mi

A CAR STOP IN FRONT OF ME QUICKLY SO I PUSH THE BRAKE HARD TO STOP AND I HEARD THE ABS GRINDING, SO EVERYTHING FINE, I CONTINUE DRIVING THEN I WANT TO STOP ON THE STOP SIGN AND I FOUND THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT NORMAL I HAVE TO PUSH IT COMPLETELY DOWN FEELS LIKE NO BRAKES I TOOK IT TO ACURA DEALER AND ...

Dec 6, 2020 Service Brakes 109,000 mi

A CAR STOP IN FRONT OF ME QUICKLY SO I PUSH THE BRAKE HARD TO STOP AND I HEARD THE ABS GRINDING, SO EVERYTHING FINE, I CONTINUE DRIVING THEN I WANT TO STOP ON THE STOP SIGN AND I FOUND THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT NORMAL I HAVE TO PUSH IT COMPLETELY DOWN FEELS LIKE NO BRAKES I TOOK IT TO ACURA DEALER AND ...

Sep 20, 2020 Steering 98,500 mi

EPS FAILURE WARNING SHOWS UP ON THE CLUSTER PANEL... THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED ALMOST MAKING ME CRASH MY VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE RIGHT NOW. THIS INCIDENT IT'S BEEN REPORTED FOR MANY ACURA TSX OWNERS BEFORE. ARE THE MANUFACTURERS WAITING FOR A FATAL ACCIDENT TO HAPPENED?!?

Sep 20, 2020 Steering 98,500 mi

EPS FAILURE WARNING SHOWS UP ON THE CLUSTER PANEL... THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED ALMOST MAKING ME CRASH MY VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE RIGHT NOW. THIS INCIDENT IT'S BEEN REPORTED FOR MANY ACURA TSX OWNERS BEFORE. ARE THE MANUFACTURERS WAITING FOR A FATAL ACCIDENT TO HAPPENED?!?

Sep 14, 2020 Steering 105,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, A WARNING MESSAGE TO "CHECK POWER STEERING!" APPEARED AND THE POWER STEERING DEACTIVATED COMPLETELY. THIS LEFT ME SUDDENLY IN A VERY HEAVY AND DIFFICULT TO TURN VEHICLE. I HAD TO PUSH/PULL THE WHEEL VERY HARD TO THE RIGHT TO SLOWLY GET IT OFF THE HIGHWAY WHILE BARELY...

Sep 14, 2020 Steering 105,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, A WARNING MESSAGE TO "CHECK POWER STEERING!" APPEARED AND THE POWER STEERING DEACTIVATED COMPLETELY. THIS LEFT ME SUDDENLY IN A VERY HEAVY AND DIFFICULT TO TURN VEHICLE. I HAD TO PUSH/PULL THE WHEEL VERY HARD TO THE RIGHT TO SLOWLY GET IT OFF THE HIGHWAY WHILE BARELY...

Sep 1, 2020 Electrical System

THE BLUE TOOTH HAS ALWAYS BEEN SOUNDING STATICKY AND I REALIZED THAT UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL WATER FALLS THREW WHEN IT'S RAINING AND ACCUMULATE OR WETS MY FEET WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IF IT'S RAINING.

Sep 1, 2020 Unknown Or Other

THE BLUE TOOTH HAS ALWAYS BEEN SOUNDING STATICKY AND I REALIZED THAT UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL WATER FALLS THREW WHEN IT'S RAINING AND ACCUMULATE OR WETS MY FEET WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IF IT'S RAINING.

Sep 1, 2020 Electrical System

THE BLUE TOOTH HAS ALWAYS BEEN SOUNDING STATICKY AND I REALIZED THAT UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL WATER FALLS THREW WHEN IT'S RAINING AND ACCUMULATE OR WETS MY FEET WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IF IT'S RAINING.

Sep 1, 2020 Unknown Or Other

THE BLUE TOOTH HAS ALWAYS BEEN SOUNDING STATICKY AND I REALIZED THAT UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL WATER FALLS THREW WHEN IT'S RAINING AND ACCUMULATE OR WETS MY FEET WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IF IT'S RAINING.

Aug 3, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 66,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON LOCAL ROAD APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION THAT LEADS TO AN ONRAMP IN OAKLAND CA, THE STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY RIGID, IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE CAR BY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. A WARNING LIGHT FLASHED RAPIDLY ON THE DISPLAY PANEL "STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE". LUCKILY I WAS...

Aug 3, 2020 Steering 66,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON LOCAL ROAD APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION THAT LEADS TO AN ONRAMP IN OAKLAND CA, THE STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY RIGID, IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE CAR BY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. A WARNING LIGHT FLASHED RAPIDLY ON THE DISPLAY PANEL "STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE". LUCKILY I WAS...

Aug 3, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 66,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON LOCAL ROAD APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION THAT LEADS TO AN ONRAMP IN OAKLAND CA, THE STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY RIGID, IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE CAR BY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. A WARNING LIGHT FLASHED RAPIDLY ON THE DISPLAY PANEL "STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE". LUCKILY I WAS...

Aug 3, 2020 Steering 66,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON LOCAL ROAD APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION THAT LEADS TO AN ONRAMP IN OAKLAND CA, THE STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY RIGID, IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE CAR BY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. A WARNING LIGHT FLASHED RAPIDLY ON THE DISPLAY PANEL "STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE". LUCKILY I WAS...

Jun 25, 2020 Air Bags

THERE IS A LIGHT IS SHOWING "CHECK THE AIRBAG SYSTEMS. THIS JUST START ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO. WHAT HAPPENS? *TR

Jun 25, 2020 Air Bags

THERE IS A LIGHT IS SHOWING "CHECK THE AIRBAG SYSTEMS. THIS JUST START ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO. WHAT HAPPENS? *TR

Jun 22, 2020 Electrical System 3 mi

MY EPS (ELECTRIC POWER STEERING) MODULE FAILED WHILE I WAS MERGING TO MY RIGHT ON TO THE HIGHWAY ON RAMP. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP DUE TO THE CARS BEHIND ME AND UNABLE TO PULL OVER AS THE LAND SLOPED DOWN INTO A RETENTION POND. NOW I'M A YOUNG MEN AND WAS ABLE TO STEER THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND PULL OF...

Jun 22, 2020 Steering 3 mi

MY EPS (ELECTRIC POWER STEERING) MODULE FAILED WHILE I WAS MERGING TO MY RIGHT ON TO THE HIGHWAY ON RAMP. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP DUE TO THE CARS BEHIND ME AND UNABLE TO PULL OVER AS THE LAND SLOPED DOWN INTO A RETENTION POND. NOW I'M A YOUNG MEN AND WAS ABLE TO STEER THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND PULL OF...

Jun 22, 2020 Electrical System 3 mi

MY EPS (ELECTRIC POWER STEERING) MODULE FAILED WHILE I WAS MERGING TO MY RIGHT ON TO THE HIGHWAY ON RAMP. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP DUE TO THE CARS BEHIND ME AND UNABLE TO PULL OVER AS THE LAND SLOPED DOWN INTO A RETENTION POND. NOW I'M A YOUNG MEN AND WAS ABLE TO STEER THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND PULL OF...

Jun 22, 2020 Steering 3 mi

MY EPS (ELECTRIC POWER STEERING) MODULE FAILED WHILE I WAS MERGING TO MY RIGHT ON TO THE HIGHWAY ON RAMP. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP DUE TO THE CARS BEHIND ME AND UNABLE TO PULL OVER AS THE LAND SLOPED DOWN INTO A RETENTION POND. NOW I'M A YOUNG MEN AND WAS ABLE TO STEER THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND PULL OF...

Jun 12, 2020 Electrical System

THE BLUETOOTH MODULE CONTINUOUSLY RUNS EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF/NON-OPERATIONAL. IT'S LED TO ME HAVING TO REPLACE THE BATTERY 5X IN THE 8 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. I DON'T HAVE ANY EXTERNAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES OR CHARGERS PLUGGED IN TO WHERE IT CAN CAUSE THE BATTERY TO DRAIN, NOR DO I LEAVE THE HEADLIG...

Jun 12, 2020 Electrical System

THE BLUETOOTH MODULE CONTINUOUSLY RUNS EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF/NON-OPERATIONAL. IT'S LED TO ME HAVING TO REPLACE THE BATTERY 5X IN THE 8 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP. I DON'T HAVE ANY EXTERNAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES OR CHARGERS PLUGGED IN TO WHERE IT CAN CAUSE THE BATTERY TO DRAIN, NOR DO I LEAVE THE HEADLIG...

May 24, 2020 Steering 72,000 mi

AFTER TURNING RIGHT FROM AN INCOMPLETE YET SLOW STOP, I SPED UP TO ABOUT 40 MPH. THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE LIGHT ADVISING SO CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. *TR

May 24, 2020 Steering 72,000 mi

AFTER TURNING RIGHT FROM AN INCOMPLETE YET SLOW STOP, I SPED UP TO ABOUT 40 MPH. THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE LIGHT ADVISING SO CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. *TR

Apr 28, 2020 Electrical System 135,000 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND I ALMOST GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT AS I COULD NOT TURN MY CAR. I WAS LUCKY BUT MY LIFE COULD HAVE BEEN IN SERIOUS DANGER BECAUSE OF ACURA. THIS IS NOT A VERY OLD CAR AND DOES NOT HAVE A LOT OF MILEAGE. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND ...

Apr 28, 2020 Steering 135,000 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND I ALMOST GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT AS I COULD NOT TURN MY CAR. I WAS LUCKY BUT MY LIFE COULD HAVE BEEN IN SERIOUS DANGER BECAUSE OF ACURA. THIS IS NOT A VERY OLD CAR AND DOES NOT HAVE A LOT OF MILEAGE. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND ...

Apr 28, 2020 Electrical System 135,000 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND I ALMOST GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT AS I COULD NOT TURN MY CAR. I WAS LUCKY BUT MY LIFE COULD HAVE BEEN IN SERIOUS DANGER BECAUSE OF ACURA. THIS IS NOT A VERY OLD CAR AND DOES NOT HAVE A LOT OF MILEAGE. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND ...

Apr 28, 2020 Steering 135,000 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND I ALMOST GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT AS I COULD NOT TURN MY CAR. I WAS LUCKY BUT MY LIFE COULD HAVE BEEN IN SERIOUS DANGER BECAUSE OF ACURA. THIS IS NOT A VERY OLD CAR AND DOES NOT HAVE A LOT OF MILEAGE. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND ...

Feb 10, 2020 Electrical System 75,000 mi

WHEN CAR IS PARKED AND OFF, AND TRYING TO LOCK/UNLOCK DOORS WITH KEY FOB (FROM OUTSIDE) OR FROM POWER LOCKS (ON THE INTERIOR), THE LOCKS DON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK. THIS IS A SAFETY RISK AS IT MAKES IT EASIER FOR CAR BREAK-INS TO OCCUR. PER DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT, THE ACTUATORS HAVE GONE BAD.

Feb 10, 2020 Electrical System 75,000 mi

WHEN CAR IS PARKED AND OFF, AND TRYING TO LOCK/UNLOCK DOORS WITH KEY FOB (FROM OUTSIDE) OR FROM POWER LOCKS (ON THE INTERIOR), THE LOCKS DON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK. THIS IS A SAFETY RISK AS IT MAKES IT EASIER FOR CAR BREAK-INS TO OCCUR. PER DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT, THE ACTUATORS HAVE GONE BAD.

Jan 7, 2020 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

IN COLD WEATHER THE BRAKES FEEL 'FROZEN' OR 'WOODEN', AND DO NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY. THE CAR WILL NOT STOP. AFTER USING THEM A FEW TIMES IN A ROW THEY SEEM TO RETURN TO WARM WEATHER PERFORMANCE. IT HAPPENS AGAIN EVERY TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN IN COLD WEATHER' NOT EXTREME COLD, BUT JUST NEAR FREEZIN...

Jan 7, 2020 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

IN COLD WEATHER THE BRAKES FEEL 'FROZEN' OR 'WOODEN', AND DO NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY. THE CAR WILL NOT STOP. AFTER USING THEM A FEW TIMES IN A ROW THEY SEEM TO RETURN TO WARM WEATHER PERFORMANCE. IT HAPPENS AGAIN EVERY TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN IN COLD WEATHER' NOT EXTREME COLD, BUT JUST NEAR FREEZIN...

Nov 22, 2019 Steering 5 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALL OF SUDDEN POWER STEERING SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON AND CANT STEER THE CAR HAVE TO GET IT TOWED HOME.VERRY DANGEROUS FOR WHOEVER MAKES THIS STEERING WHEEL LIKE THIS.FOR THIS CAR.WITH ONLY 100K MILES.

Nov 22, 2019 Steering 5 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALL OF SUDDEN POWER STEERING SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON AND CANT STEER THE CAR HAVE TO GET IT TOWED HOME.VERRY DANGEROUS FOR WHOEVER MAKES THIS STEERING WHEEL LIKE THIS.FOR THIS CAR.WITH ONLY 100K MILES.

Oct 4, 2019 Steering 94,000 mi

CAR WITH 94K MIKES. POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING. ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN WHEELS. "CHECK POWER STEERING" LIGHT ON. FUSE FOR EPS IS WORKING, WHICH INDICATES THAT EPS UNIT HAS FAILED. WITH THE NUMBER OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS OVER LAST FEW YEARS ACURA SHOULD ISSUE SAFETY RECALL, AS LAC...

Oct 4, 2019 Steering 94,000 mi

CAR WITH 94K MIKES. POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING. ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN WHEELS. "CHECK POWER STEERING" LIGHT ON. FUSE FOR EPS IS WORKING, WHICH INDICATES THAT EPS UNIT HAS FAILED. WITH THE NUMBER OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS OVER LAST FEW YEARS ACURA SHOULD ISSUE SAFETY RECALL, AS LAC...

Sep 12, 2019 Steering

I GOT CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM INDICATOR ON AND POWER STEERING JAMMED , CANNOT TURN. THIS HAPPENED ALL OF SUDDEN, FORTUNATELY IT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING BACK HOME ON DRIVEWAY. CAR HAS 75K MILES, NEVER HEARD FOR SUCH THING, BAD QUALITY FROM ACURA.

Sep 12, 2019 Steering

I GOT CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM INDICATOR ON AND POWER STEERING JAMMED , CANNOT TURN. THIS HAPPENED ALL OF SUDDEN, FORTUNATELY IT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING BACK HOME ON DRIVEWAY. CAR HAS 75K MILES, NEVER HEARD FOR SUCH THING, BAD QUALITY FROM ACURA.

Aug 25, 2019 Steering 140,276 mi

CAR STARTED AND RIGHT AWAY POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHES REPEATEDLY AND STEERING WHEEL IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN

Aug 25, 2019 Steering 140,276 mi

CAR STARTED AND RIGHT AWAY POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHES REPEATEDLY AND STEERING WHEEL IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN

Jul 26, 2019 Steering 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY 65+ MPH THE EPS ALERT CAME ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR HOME SAFELY. I SEE MANY MANY COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE, THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AND VERY DANGEROUS. MY CAR HAS JUST OVER 90K MILES.

Jul 26, 2019 Steering 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY 65+ MPH THE EPS ALERT CAME ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR HOME SAFELY. I SEE MANY MANY COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE, THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AND VERY DANGEROUS. MY CAR HAS JUST OVER 90K MILES.

Jun 30, 2019 Steering

STEERING WENT OUT DURING DRIVING. DASH IS DISPLAYING 'CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM!' AND ACURA SAYS THE PART IS $1200. THIS IS RIDICULOUS! I COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED BY THIS. IT'S APPARENTLY A KNOWN ISSUE IN THESE CARS.

Jun 30, 2019 Steering

STEERING WENT OUT DURING DRIVING. DASH IS DISPLAYING 'CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM!' AND ACURA SAYS THE PART IS $1200. THIS IS RIDICULOUS! I COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED BY THIS. IT'S APPARENTLY A KNOWN ISSUE IN THESE CARS.

Jun 1, 2019 Steering 45,000 mi

WHEN I DROVE TO A PARKING LOT, THE STEERING SUDDENLY LOCKED. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR

Jun 1, 2019 Steering 45,000 mi

WHEN I DROVE TO A PARKING LOT, THE STEERING SUDDENLY LOCKED. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR

May 23, 2019 Steering 134,000 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO WORK THE STEERING WHEEL GOT REAL TIGHT AND WAS VERY HARD TO MOVE. LUCKILY I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY YET AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY. THIS WAS VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS. I HAD TO LEAVE MY CAR THERE AND FIND A RIDE TO WORK. I THEN HAD MY CAR TOWED TO A CAR SHOP TO HAVE IT ...

May 23, 2019 Steering 134,000 mi

WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO WORK THE STEERING WHEEL GOT REAL TIGHT AND WAS VERY HARD TO MOVE. LUCKILY I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY YET AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY. THIS WAS VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS. I HAD TO LEAVE MY CAR THERE AND FIND A RIDE TO WORK. I THEN HAD MY CAR TOWED TO A CAR SHOP TO HAVE IT ...

May 20, 2019 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE SERVICE POWER STEERING MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ISLAND ACURA (3350 SUNRISE HWY, WANTAGH, NY 11793, (516) 679-5...

May 20, 2019 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE SERVICE POWER STEERING MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ISLAND ACURA (3350 SUNRISE HWY, WANTAGH, NY 11793, (516) 679-5...

May 15, 2019 Service Brakes 90,000 mi

I LOST POWER STEERING DRIVING TO WORK AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS ROUTE TO WORK FOR MANY YEARS AND THIS EXPERIENCE STARTLED ME. THIS SITUATION COULD HAVE BECOME FATAL VERY QUICKLY WITH A LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER.THE REPLACEMENT COST IS EXPENSIVE AND THE EPS MO...

May 15, 2019 Steering 90,000 mi

I LOST POWER STEERING DRIVING TO WORK AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS ROUTE TO WORK FOR MANY YEARS AND THIS EXPERIENCE STARTLED ME. THIS SITUATION COULD HAVE BECOME FATAL VERY QUICKLY WITH A LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER.THE REPLACEMENT COST IS EXPENSIVE AND THE EPS MO...

May 15, 2019 Service Brakes 90,000 mi

I LOST POWER STEERING DRIVING TO WORK AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS ROUTE TO WORK FOR MANY YEARS AND THIS EXPERIENCE STARTLED ME. THIS SITUATION COULD HAVE BECOME FATAL VERY QUICKLY WITH A LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER.THE REPLACEMENT COST IS EXPENSIVE AND THE EPS MO...

May 15, 2019 Steering 90,000 mi

I LOST POWER STEERING DRIVING TO WORK AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS ROUTE TO WORK FOR MANY YEARS AND THIS EXPERIENCE STARTLED ME. THIS SITUATION COULD HAVE BECOME FATAL VERY QUICKLY WITH A LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER.THE REPLACEMENT COST IS EXPENSIVE AND THE EPS MO...

Apr 29, 2019 Steering 93,000 mi

MY 2012 TSX POWER STEERING FAILED THIS WEEKEND WHILE DRIVING AND IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR HOME BUT WAS QUITE LUCKY THAT NONE OF OUR TEENAGE DRIVERS WERE USING IT AT THE TIME. THE DASH WARNING SIGNAL CAME ON FOR THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING. I FOLLOWED THE I...

Apr 29, 2019 Steering 65,000 mi

"CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM" ALERT FLASHES ON WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOURS. I CAN BARELY MAKE ANY TURNS WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD AND PUTS MY LIFE AS WELL AS OTHERS AT RISK. OTHERS WITH SAME YEAR AND MODEL HAVE POSTED ABOUT THIS ONLINE. MY MILEAGE IS ABOUT 6...

Apr 29, 2019 Steering 93,000 mi

MY 2012 TSX POWER STEERING FAILED THIS WEEKEND WHILE DRIVING AND IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR HOME BUT WAS QUITE LUCKY THAT NONE OF OUR TEENAGE DRIVERS WERE USING IT AT THE TIME. THE DASH WARNING SIGNAL CAME ON FOR THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING. I FOLLOWED THE I...

Apr 29, 2019 Steering 65,000 mi

"CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM" ALERT FLASHES ON WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOURS. I CAN BARELY MAKE ANY TURNS WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD AND PUTS MY LIFE AS WELL AS OTHERS AT RISK. OTHERS WITH SAME YEAR AND MODEL HAVE POSTED ABOUT THIS ONLINE. MY MILEAGE IS ABOUT 6...

Apr 27, 2019 Steering 75,000 mi

"CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM" ALERT FLASHES ON AND OFF CONSTANTLY AND DOES NOT ALLOW ME TO STEER. I CAN BARELY MAKE ANY TURNS WHEN THIS HAPPENS. SOMETIMES IT IS NOT THERE BUT IT POPS BACK RANDOMLY. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME NOTHINGS WRONG BUT CLEARLY SOMETHING IS WRONG. THIS IS A HUGE SA...

Apr 27, 2019 Steering 75,000 mi

"CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM" ALERT FLASHES ON AND OFF CONSTANTLY AND DOES NOT ALLOW ME TO STEER. I CAN BARELY MAKE ANY TURNS WHEN THIS HAPPENS. SOMETIMES IT IS NOT THERE BUT IT POPS BACK RANDOMLY. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME NOTHINGS WRONG BUT CLEARLY SOMETHING IS WRONG. THIS IS A HUGE SA...

Mar 20, 2019 Steering 90,000 mi

POWER STEERING MODULE WENT OUT AT 90,000 MILES FOR A 7 YEAR OLD CAR AND COST FOR PARTS ALONE IS $900

Mar 20, 2019 Steering 90,000 mi

POWER STEERING MODULE WENT OUT AT 90,000 MILES FOR A 7 YEAR OLD CAR AND COST FOR PARTS ALONE IS $900

Mar 17, 2019 Steering 70,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED WITH NO TRAFFIC WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL WENT STIFF AND THE CAR BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. MY DASHBOARD FLASHED A WARNING LIGHT AND A MESSAGE READING 'CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM!' I...

Mar 17, 2019 Steering 70,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED WITH NO TRAFFIC WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL WENT STIFF AND THE CAR BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. MY DASHBOARD FLASHED A WARNING LIGHT AND A MESSAGE READING 'CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM!' I...

Mar 16, 2019 Service Brakes 45,000 mi

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE STICKS IN COLD WEATHER NEGATING POWER ASSISTANCE. THIS CAME TO MY ATTENTION WITH SEATTLE'S RECENT COLD SPELL (FEB 2019). CHECK VALVE LOCATED WITHIN MASTER TUBE ASSEMBLY (46402-TL2-A11) WHICH IS ON BACKORDER ACROSS ALL STATES THAT EXPERIENCE WINTER WEATHER. I'VE SPOKEN...

Mar 16, 2019 Service Brakes 45,000 mi

POWER BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE STICKS IN COLD WEATHER NEGATING POWER ASSISTANCE. THIS CAME TO MY ATTENTION WITH SEATTLE'S RECENT COLD SPELL (FEB 2019). CHECK VALVE LOCATED WITHIN MASTER TUBE ASSEMBLY (46402-TL2-A11) WHICH IS ON BACKORDER ACROSS ALL STATES THAT EXPERIENCE WINTER WEATHER. I'VE SPOKEN...

Feb 28, 2019 Steering 70,000 mi

ENTIRE POWER STEERING MODULE WENT OUT AT 70,000 MILES. THIS SEEMS LIKE AN EXTREME ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED, NOT JUST NORMAL WEAR & TEAR. A MAJOR ISSUE THAT IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR.

Feb 28, 2019 Steering 70,000 mi

ENTIRE POWER STEERING MODULE WENT OUT AT 70,000 MILES. THIS SEEMS LIKE AN EXTREME ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED, NOT JUST NORMAL WEAR & TEAR. A MAJOR ISSUE THAT IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR.

Feb 25, 2019 Steering 61,000 mi

MY "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM" LIGHT LIT UP ON MY DASHBOARD WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS DRIVING, AND SUDDENLY MY POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. THE CAR BECAME HARD TO DRIVE AND TURNING BECAME DIFFICULT. THANK GOD I WAS MINUTES FROM HOME ON THE STREET BUT I CAN'T IMAGINE HOW SCARY AND DANGEROUS HA...

Feb 25, 2019 Steering 61,000 mi

MY "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM" LIGHT LIT UP ON MY DASHBOARD WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS DRIVING, AND SUDDENLY MY POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. THE CAR BECAME HARD TO DRIVE AND TURNING BECAME DIFFICULT. THANK GOD I WAS MINUTES FROM HOME ON THE STREET BUT I CAN'T IMAGINE HOW SCARY AND DANGEROUS HA...

Feb 16, 2019 Steering 67,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A STATE HWY COMING HOME FROM WORK IN THE DARK & RAIN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. I THANKFULLY WAS ABLE TO TAKE CONTROL. I VEERED OFF THE HIGHWAY WHEN I NOTICED I COULDN'T TURN MY WHEEL. AFTER GETTING IT HOME & LOOKING WHAT IT COULD BE I READ THE POWER STEERING....

Feb 16, 2019 Steering 67,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A STATE HWY COMING HOME FROM WORK IN THE DARK & RAIN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. I THANKFULLY WAS ABLE TO TAKE CONTROL. I VEERED OFF THE HIGHWAY WHEN I NOTICED I COULDN'T TURN MY WHEEL. AFTER GETTING IT HOME & LOOKING WHAT IT COULD BE I READ THE POWER STEERING....

Jan 6, 2019 Steering 64,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN ALMOST CAUSING ME TO WRECK. A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON STATING CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM, I LATER FOUND OUT IT WAS MY EPS UNIT THAT HAD GONE OUT. ACURA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND REFUSE TO RECALL THE ISSUE AND CONTINUE TO P...

Jan 6, 2019 Steering 64,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN ALMOST CAUSING ME TO WRECK. A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON STATING CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM, I LATER FOUND OUT IT WAS MY EPS UNIT THAT HAD GONE OUT. ACURA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND REFUSE TO RECALL THE ISSUE AND CONTINUE TO P...

Dec 15, 2018 Steering 142,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" ACURA NEEDS TO BE AWARE OF WHAT HAPPENED TO ME YESTERDAY. YESTERDAY I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE EPS SYSTEM LIGHT TURNED ON. THIS IS THE POWER STEERING LIGHT. MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHERE I WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY STEERING MY WHEEL. LUCKILY I ONLY HAD 2 MAKE...

Dec 15, 2018 Steering 142,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" ACURA NEEDS TO BE AWARE OF WHAT HAPPENED TO ME YESTERDAY. YESTERDAY I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE EPS SYSTEM LIGHT TURNED ON. THIS IS THE POWER STEERING LIGHT. MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHERE I WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY STEERING MY WHEEL. LUCKILY I ONLY HAD 2 MAKE...

Dec 8, 2018 Steering 156,504 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD RIGHT AFTER COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY AND SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED BLINKING AND BEEPING. I TRIED TO TURN INTO A SIDE STREET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND THE POWER STEERING WAS DEFINITELY MALFUNCTIONING, MAKING IT VERY HARD TO TURN. GOOD THING I WASNT ST...

Dec 8, 2018 Steering 156,504 mi

WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD RIGHT AFTER COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY AND SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED BLINKING AND BEEPING. I TRIED TO TURN INTO A SIDE STREET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND THE POWER STEERING WAS DEFINITELY MALFUNCTIONING, MAKING IT VERY HARD TO TURN. GOOD THING I WASNT ST...

Oct 29, 2018 Steering 79,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2012 ACURA TSX WHEN MY STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. A WARNING SIGN CAME UP ON MY DASHBOARD SAYING "CHECK POWER STEERING". I ONLY HAVE 79,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE AND HAVE SEEN TONS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE. ADDI...

Oct 29, 2018 Steering 79,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2012 ACURA TSX WHEN MY STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. A WARNING SIGN CAME UP ON MY DASHBOARD SAYING "CHECK POWER STEERING". I ONLY HAVE 79,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE AND HAVE SEEN TONS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE. ADDI...

Oct 27, 2018 Steering

MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH ACURA LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING TAKATA RECALL ACURA CORPORATE OFFICE HEADQUARTERS AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 1919 TORRANCE BLVD. TORRANCE, CA 90501-2746 USA CORPORATE PHONE NUMBER: 1-800-999-1009 FAX NUMBER: 1-310-783-3023 CUSTO...

Oct 27, 2018 Steering

MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH ACURA LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING TAKATA RECALL ACURA CORPORATE OFFICE HEADQUARTERS AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 1919 TORRANCE BLVD. TORRANCE, CA 90501-2746 USA CORPORATE PHONE NUMBER: 1-800-999-1009 FAX NUMBER: 1-310-783-3023 CUSTO...

Oct 24, 2018 Structure Crash 95,200 mi

I TRAVELED 150 MILES TO PURCHASE A 2012 ACURA TSX AT CALIDAD MOTORS IN CONCORD CA. I WAS TOLD MY DEAL WENT THROUGH SO THAT IS WHY I DROVE THAT FAR. WHEN I GOT THERE, CHECKED OUT THE CAR AND STATED THE ISSUES TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHICH WERE PROMISED IN THE DEAL PAPER WORK THAT THEY WOULD GET FIXED. I ...

Oct 24, 2018 Suspension Crash 95,200 mi

I TRAVELED 150 MILES TO PURCHASE A 2012 ACURA TSX AT CALIDAD MOTORS IN CONCORD CA. I WAS TOLD MY DEAL WENT THROUGH SO THAT IS WHY I DROVE THAT FAR. WHEN I GOT THERE, CHECKED OUT THE CAR AND STATED THE ISSUES TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHICH WERE PROMISED IN THE DEAL PAPER WORK THAT THEY WOULD GET FIXED. I ...

Oct 24, 2018 Wheels Crash 95,200 mi

I TRAVELED 150 MILES TO PURCHASE A 2012 ACURA TSX AT CALIDAD MOTORS IN CONCORD CA. I WAS TOLD MY DEAL WENT THROUGH SO THAT IS WHY I DROVE THAT FAR. WHEN I GOT THERE, CHECKED OUT THE CAR AND STATED THE ISSUES TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHICH WERE PROMISED IN THE DEAL PAPER WORK THAT THEY WOULD GET FIXED. I ...

Oct 24, 2018 Structure Crash 95,200 mi

I TRAVELED 150 MILES TO PURCHASE A 2012 ACURA TSX AT CALIDAD MOTORS IN CONCORD CA. I WAS TOLD MY DEAL WENT THROUGH SO THAT IS WHY I DROVE THAT FAR. WHEN I GOT THERE, CHECKED OUT THE CAR AND STATED THE ISSUES TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHICH WERE PROMISED IN THE DEAL PAPER WORK THAT THEY WOULD GET FIXED. I ...

Oct 24, 2018 Suspension Crash 95,200 mi

I TRAVELED 150 MILES TO PURCHASE A 2012 ACURA TSX AT CALIDAD MOTORS IN CONCORD CA. I WAS TOLD MY DEAL WENT THROUGH SO THAT IS WHY I DROVE THAT FAR. WHEN I GOT THERE, CHECKED OUT THE CAR AND STATED THE ISSUES TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHICH WERE PROMISED IN THE DEAL PAPER WORK THAT THEY WOULD GET FIXED. I ...

Oct 24, 2018 Wheels Crash 95,200 mi

I TRAVELED 150 MILES TO PURCHASE A 2012 ACURA TSX AT CALIDAD MOTORS IN CONCORD CA. I WAS TOLD MY DEAL WENT THROUGH SO THAT IS WHY I DROVE THAT FAR. WHEN I GOT THERE, CHECKED OUT THE CAR AND STATED THE ISSUES TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHICH WERE PROMISED IN THE DEAL PAPER WORK THAT THEY WOULD GET FIXED. I ...

Oct 22, 2018 Steering 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY THE 'CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM LIGHT' CAME ON AND LOCKED MY STEERING WHEEL. THIS VERY DANGEROUS AND CONIDERED LIFE RISK- NO PRIOR WARNING AT ALL GIVEN. MY CAR ONLY HAS 74K MILES, NEVER THOUGHT THIS COULD HAPPENED AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE.

Oct 22, 2018 Steering 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY THE 'CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM LIGHT' CAME ON AND LOCKED MY STEERING WHEEL. THIS VERY DANGEROUS AND CONIDERED LIFE RISK- NO PRIOR WARNING AT ALL GIVEN. MY CAR ONLY HAS 74K MILES, NEVER THOUGHT THIS COULD HAPPENED AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE.

Sep 20, 2018 Electrical System 72,000 mi

TWO DAYS AGO I WAS DRIVING ACURA TSX 2012 ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD A MESSAGE WARNING CHECK POWER STEERING AND THE DRIVE WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED. IT LASTED A COUPLE OF MINUTES. TOOK THE CAR TO AN ACURA SERVICE CENTER AND HAD TO REPLACE THE ESO UNIT. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS...

Sep 20, 2018 Steering 72,000 mi

TWO DAYS AGO I WAS DRIVING ACURA TSX 2012 ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD A MESSAGE WARNING CHECK POWER STEERING AND THE DRIVE WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED. IT LASTED A COUPLE OF MINUTES. TOOK THE CAR TO AN ACURA SERVICE CENTER AND HAD TO REPLACE THE ESO UNIT. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS...

Sep 20, 2018 Electrical System 72,000 mi

TWO DAYS AGO I WAS DRIVING ACURA TSX 2012 ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD A MESSAGE WARNING CHECK POWER STEERING AND THE DRIVE WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED. IT LASTED A COUPLE OF MINUTES. TOOK THE CAR TO AN ACURA SERVICE CENTER AND HAD TO REPLACE THE ESO UNIT. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS...

Sep 20, 2018 Steering 72,000 mi

TWO DAYS AGO I WAS DRIVING ACURA TSX 2012 ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD A MESSAGE WARNING CHECK POWER STEERING AND THE DRIVE WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED. IT LASTED A COUPLE OF MINUTES. TOOK THE CAR TO AN ACURA SERVICE CENTER AND HAD TO REPLACE THE ESO UNIT. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS...

Sep 18, 2018 Steering 73,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK THIS MORNING ALL SUDDENLY MY CAR POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED.

Sep 18, 2018 Steering 73,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK THIS MORNING ALL SUDDENLY MY CAR POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED.

Aug 27, 2018 Steering 70,000 mi

DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AND SUDDENLY THE CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST ALL POWER STEERING TO THE VEHICLE. THE WHEEL WAS ABLE TO BE TURNED WITH SIGNIFICANT STRENGTH BUT WILL NEED TO GO IN FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE EPS SENSOR.

Aug 27, 2018 Steering 88,550 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT, THE POWER STEERING QUIT COMPLETELY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE EPS CONTROL UNIT AT A COST OF ABOUT $1800.

Aug 27, 2018 Steering 70,000 mi

DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AND SUDDENLY THE CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST ALL POWER STEERING TO THE VEHICLE. THE WHEEL WAS ABLE TO BE TURNED WITH SIGNIFICANT STRENGTH BUT WILL NEED TO GO IN FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE EPS SENSOR.

Aug 27, 2018 Steering 88,550 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT, THE POWER STEERING QUIT COMPLETELY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE EPS CONTROL UNIT AT A COST OF ABOUT $1800.

Aug 10, 2018 Steering 72,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO A WEDDING IN SANTA ROSA CALIFORNIA WE LIVE IN VALLEJO CALIFORNIA WE WERE GOING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 60 MILES PER HOUR AND THE CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND IT BECAME VERY HARD TO STEER MY HUSBAND PULLED OVER AT A GAS STATION AND WE ...

Aug 10, 2018 Steering 72,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO A WEDDING IN SANTA ROSA CALIFORNIA WE LIVE IN VALLEJO CALIFORNIA WE WERE GOING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 60 MILES PER HOUR AND THE CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND IT BECAME VERY HARD TO STEER MY HUSBAND PULLED OVER AT A GAS STATION AND WE ...

Aug 8, 2018 Steering 70,000 mi

STATIONARY VEHICLE. WITH NO WARNING, ALL MY POWER STEERING SENSORS STARTED BLINKING AND CHIMING WHEN TURNING ON MY VEHICLE. THE ELECTRIC STEERING IS COMPLETELY GONE. UPON RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE, IT TURNS OUT THIS IS A MASSIVE PROBLEM FOR ACURA AND HONDA AND YET NO RECALL HAS BEEN MADE??? INSTEAD HO...

Aug 8, 2018 Steering 88,500 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK THE EPS INDICATOR CAME ON AND I LOST POWER STEERING. I WAS DRIVING 65 MILES AN HOUR ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL BY MUSCLING THROUGH IT BUT IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MAKE ANY TIGHT OR SHARP TURNS.

Aug 8, 2018 Steering 70,000 mi

STATIONARY VEHICLE. WITH NO WARNING, ALL MY POWER STEERING SENSORS STARTED BLINKING AND CHIMING WHEN TURNING ON MY VEHICLE. THE ELECTRIC STEERING IS COMPLETELY GONE. UPON RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE, IT TURNS OUT THIS IS A MASSIVE PROBLEM FOR ACURA AND HONDA AND YET NO RECALL HAS BEEN MADE??? INSTEAD HO...

Aug 8, 2018 Steering 88,500 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK THE EPS INDICATOR CAME ON AND I LOST POWER STEERING. I WAS DRIVING 65 MILES AN HOUR ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL BY MUSCLING THROUGH IT BUT IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MAKE ANY TIGHT OR SHARP TURNS.

Aug 5, 2018 Steering 98,000 mi

I DROVE MY CAR TO THE STORE WITH NO PROBLEM BUT WHEN I LEFT THE STORE AND STARTED MY CAR AND IT HAD A POWER STEERING FAILURE WARNING. I HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITHOUT POWER STEERING MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO TURN. UPON SEARCHING THIS ISSUE THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THE EXACT SAME THING.

Aug 5, 2018 Steering 98,000 mi

I DROVE MY CAR TO THE STORE WITH NO PROBLEM BUT WHEN I LEFT THE STORE AND STARTED MY CAR AND IT HAD A POWER STEERING FAILURE WARNING. I HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITHOUT POWER STEERING MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO TURN. UPON SEARCHING THIS ISSUE THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THE EXACT SAME THING.

Aug 3, 2018 Steering 53,300 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY TSX AND ROUNDED A CORNER AS THE EPS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE POWER STEERING WAS NO LONGER WORKING. I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AT ALL AT THIS POINT. LUCKILY, I WAS CLOSE TO MY HOUSE AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD NEAR MY DRIVEWAY. MY BOYFRIEND LATER WENT O...

Aug 3, 2018 Steering 53,300 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY TSX AND ROUNDED A CORNER AS THE EPS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE POWER STEERING WAS NO LONGER WORKING. I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AT ALL AT THIS POINT. LUCKILY, I WAS CLOSE TO MY HOUSE AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD NEAR MY DRIVEWAY. MY BOYFRIEND LATER WENT O...

Jul 25, 2018 Steering 57,995 mi

TURNING LEFT INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD, THERE WAS DASH WARNING MESSAGE FOR COMPLETE POWER STEERING FAILURE. IT TOOK A MASSIVE EFFORT, ON MY PART, TO TURN THE WHEEL AND COMPLETE THE TURN IN FRONT OF TRAFFIC. AS I WAS IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD, I WAS NURSING THE VEHICLE BACK TO MY RESIDENCE. ABOUT TWO MINUTES ...

Jul 25, 2018 Steering 57,995 mi

TURNING LEFT INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD, THERE WAS DASH WARNING MESSAGE FOR COMPLETE POWER STEERING FAILURE. IT TOOK A MASSIVE EFFORT, ON MY PART, TO TURN THE WHEEL AND COMPLETE THE TURN IN FRONT OF TRAFFIC. AS I WAS IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD, I WAS NURSING THE VEHICLE BACK TO MY RESIDENCE. ABOUT TWO MINUTES ...

Jul 24, 2018 Electrical System 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2012 ACURA TSX THAT HAS HAD NO PRIOR ISSUES BEFORE THIS ONE. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE MESSAGE CHECK POWER STEERING CAME ACROSS THE DASH. THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING MODULE FAILED CAUSING MY STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS AS I NO ...

Jul 24, 2018 Steering 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2012 ACURA TSX THAT HAS HAD NO PRIOR ISSUES BEFORE THIS ONE. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE MESSAGE CHECK POWER STEERING CAME ACROSS THE DASH. THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING MODULE FAILED CAUSING MY STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS AS I NO ...

Jul 24, 2018 Steering 72,553 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EPS MODULE AND POWER STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY NEEDED...

Jul 24, 2018 Electrical System 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2012 ACURA TSX THAT HAS HAD NO PRIOR ISSUES BEFORE THIS ONE. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE MESSAGE CHECK POWER STEERING CAME ACROSS THE DASH. THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING MODULE FAILED CAUSING MY STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS AS I NO ...

Jul 24, 2018 Steering 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2012 ACURA TSX THAT HAS HAD NO PRIOR ISSUES BEFORE THIS ONE. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE MESSAGE CHECK POWER STEERING CAME ACROSS THE DASH. THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING MODULE FAILED CAUSING MY STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS AS I NO ...

Jul 24, 2018 Steering 72,553 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EPS MODULE AND POWER STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY NEEDED...

Jul 23, 2018 Steering 85,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. COULD NOT DRIVE AS A RESULT OF BEING UNABLE TO MOVE THE WHEEL. THE POWERING STEERING WARNING INDICATOR CAME ON.

Jul 23, 2018 Steering 85,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. COULD NOT DRIVE AS A RESULT OF BEING UNABLE TO MOVE THE WHEEL. THE POWERING STEERING WARNING INDICATOR CAME ON.

Jul 22, 2018 Steering 81,800 mi

STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP WHILE, LUCKILY, STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT. THIS HAPPENED AT MIDNIGHT AFTER ATTENDING AN EVENT. AS A SINGLE WOMAN, IT WAS DANGEROUS FOR ME TO WAIT FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE IN AN UNLIT PARKING LOT FOR AN HOUR.

Jul 22, 2018 Steering 81,800 mi

STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP WHILE, LUCKILY, STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT. THIS HAPPENED AT MIDNIGHT AFTER ATTENDING AN EVENT. AS A SINGLE WOMAN, IT WAS DANGEROUS FOR ME TO WAIT FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE IN AN UNLIT PARKING LOT FOR AN HOUR.

Jul 17, 2018 Electrical System 77,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A SIDE STREET, ROUGHLY 25MPH WHEN MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE'S STEERING LOCKED UP. I PULLED OVER AND QUICKLY READ THE MANUAL, WHICH SAID TO RESTART THE CAR AND IF THE LIGHT GOES OFF, THE CAR IS OK. AFTER DOING SO, THE CAR WAS STEERING AS EXPECTED AND I WAS ABLE ...

Jul 17, 2018 Steering 77,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A SIDE STREET, ROUGHLY 25MPH WHEN MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE'S STEERING LOCKED UP. I PULLED OVER AND QUICKLY READ THE MANUAL, WHICH SAID TO RESTART THE CAR AND IF THE LIGHT GOES OFF, THE CAR IS OK. AFTER DOING SO, THE CAR WAS STEERING AS EXPECTED AND I WAS ABLE ...

Jul 17, 2018 Electrical System 77,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A SIDE STREET, ROUGHLY 25MPH WHEN MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE'S STEERING LOCKED UP. I PULLED OVER AND QUICKLY READ THE MANUAL, WHICH SAID TO RESTART THE CAR AND IF THE LIGHT GOES OFF, THE CAR IS OK. AFTER DOING SO, THE CAR WAS STEERING AS EXPECTED AND I WAS ABLE ...

Jul 17, 2018 Steering 77,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A SIDE STREET, ROUGHLY 25MPH WHEN MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE'S STEERING LOCKED UP. I PULLED OVER AND QUICKLY READ THE MANUAL, WHICH SAID TO RESTART THE CAR AND IF THE LIGHT GOES OFF, THE CAR IS OK. AFTER DOING SO, THE CAR WAS STEERING AS EXPECTED AND I WAS ABLE ...

Jul 10, 2018 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THEN AGAIN WHEN I TURNED IT ON TO GO TO WORK WHICH I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE CAR. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE RIGHT NOR LEFT

Jul 10, 2018 Steering

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THEN AGAIN WHEN I TURNED IT ON TO GO TO WORK WHICH I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE CAR. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE RIGHT NOR LEFT

Jul 9, 2018 Steering 178,000 mi

DROVE MY CAR AROUND TOWN TO SEVERAL STORES. STEERING WAS FINE. STOPPED AT A FRIENDS HOUSE BRIEFLY, RESTARTED MY CAR, UNABLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL WITH EPS LIGHT BEEPING AND BLINKING ON THE DASH. LUCKILY, NOT IN MOTION WHEN THE STEERING MECHANISM FAILED. HAD LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSE, EPS MODULE FAIL...

Jul 9, 2018 Steering 178,000 mi

DROVE MY CAR AROUND TOWN TO SEVERAL STORES. STEERING WAS FINE. STOPPED AT A FRIENDS HOUSE BRIEFLY, RESTARTED MY CAR, UNABLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL WITH EPS LIGHT BEEPING AND BLINKING ON THE DASH. LUCKILY, NOT IN MOTION WHEN THE STEERING MECHANISM FAILED. HAD LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSE, EPS MODULE FAIL...

Jul 7, 2018 Steering 82,700 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE 2012 ACURA TSX THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION WHEN THE "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM" LIGHT WENT OFF ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER, HOWEVER, SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL IT OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND GET IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE TECHS AT THE DEA...

Jul 7, 2018 Steering 82,700 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE 2012 ACURA TSX THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION WHEN THE "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM" LIGHT WENT OFF ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER, HOWEVER, SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL IT OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND GET IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE TECHS AT THE DEA...

Jun 29, 2018 Steering 108,865 mi

TURNED CAR ON TO LEAVE WORK FOR THE DAY AND RECEIVED A MESSAGE ON MY DASH SAYING POWER STEERING ERROR. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THE EPS MODULE FAILED.

Jun 29, 2018 Steering 108,865 mi

TURNED CAR ON TO LEAVE WORK FOR THE DAY AND RECEIVED A MESSAGE ON MY DASH SAYING POWER STEERING ERROR. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THE EPS MODULE FAILED.

Jun 15, 2018 Steering 80,000 mi

ACURA TSX POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, WARNING LIGHT APPEARED AND POWER STEERING FAILED. I CONTACTED ACURA AND ADVISED OF ALL THE SIMILAR PROBLEMS OTHER HAVE HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE AND THE EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE. DUE TO IT BEING JUST A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL SOMEONE IS KILLE...

Jun 15, 2018 Steering 80,000 mi

ACURA TSX POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, WARNING LIGHT APPEARED AND POWER STEERING FAILED. I CONTACTED ACURA AND ADVISED OF ALL THE SIMILAR PROBLEMS OTHER HAVE HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE AND THE EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE. DUE TO IT BEING JUST A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL SOMEONE IS KILLE...

Jun 11, 2018 Steering 89,890 mi

ON MY WAY TO AN APPOINTMENT THE 'CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM' WARNING LIGHT CAME ON'I MADE IT HOME BUT HAD A HARD TIME TURNING THE STERRING WHEEL'I CHECKED IT LATER ON THAT DAY & THE LIGHT WAS NOT ON. THEREFORE, I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE AGAIN FOR A FEW DAYS WITH NO PROBLEM. 6/8/18, ON MY WAY...

Jun 11, 2018 Steering 89,890 mi

ON MY WAY TO AN APPOINTMENT THE 'CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM' WARNING LIGHT CAME ON'I MADE IT HOME BUT HAD A HARD TIME TURNING THE STERRING WHEEL'I CHECKED IT LATER ON THAT DAY & THE LIGHT WAS NOT ON. THEREFORE, I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE AGAIN FOR A FEW DAYS WITH NO PROBLEM. 6/8/18, ON MY WAY...

Jun 1, 2018 Steering 100,000 mi

2012 ACURA TSX 100K MILES EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED. SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING WORK YESTERDAY I WAS DRIVING ON A VERY BUSY STREET(45 MPH ZONE) IN RUSH HOUR AND LOST COMPLETE STEERING CONTROL. THE CAR WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER. LOST ALL POWER STEERING ASSIST. I PROCEEDED TO PULL IN TO A PARKING LO...

Jun 1, 2018 Steering 100,000 mi

2012 ACURA TSX 100K MILES EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED. SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING WORK YESTERDAY I WAS DRIVING ON A VERY BUSY STREET(45 MPH ZONE) IN RUSH HOUR AND LOST COMPLETE STEERING CONTROL. THE CAR WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER. LOST ALL POWER STEERING ASSIST. I PROCEEDED TO PULL IN TO A PARKING LO...

May 30, 2018 Steering 69,995 mi

MY CAR WAS DRIVING NICE, I STOPPED AT THE GAS STATION AND AFTER I FINISH I TURNED IT ON AND POWER STEERING LIGHT GOES ON, I DIDNT KNOW WHATS THE PROBLEM SO I TRIED TO MOVE MY CAR AND I FOUND THAT THE STEERING WAS HARD TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT IT FEELS WORTH THAN A CAR WITH NO POWER STEERING THANKS GOD ...

May 30, 2018 Steering 69,995 mi

MY CAR WAS DRIVING NICE, I STOPPED AT THE GAS STATION AND AFTER I FINISH I TURNED IT ON AND POWER STEERING LIGHT GOES ON, I DIDNT KNOW WHATS THE PROBLEM SO I TRIED TO MOVE MY CAR AND I FOUND THAT THE STEERING WAS HARD TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT IT FEELS WORTH THAN A CAR WITH NO POWER STEERING THANKS GOD ...

May 29, 2018 Steering 50,000 mi

I HAD JUST PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND MY CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL, AND THEREFORE, DRIVE THE CAR. I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW EPS SYSTEM TO THE TUNE OF $1,550! THIS HAS BEEN A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEH...

May 29, 2018 Steering 50,000 mi

I HAD JUST PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND MY CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL, AND THEREFORE, DRIVE THE CAR. I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW EPS SYSTEM TO THE TUNE OF $1,550! THIS HAS BEEN A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEH...

May 25, 2018 Steering 90,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MODULE (EPS) FAILED AT 90,0000 MILES. RESEARCH ONLINE AT OTHER WEBSITES REVEALED THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. THE LOCAL ACURA DEALERS QUOTED 1400 FOR THE REPAIR. MY WIFE STARTED THE CAR ONE DAY AND THE POWER STEERING WAS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. THE LACK OF POWER ST...

May 25, 2018 Steering 90,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MODULE (EPS) FAILED AT 90,0000 MILES. RESEARCH ONLINE AT OTHER WEBSITES REVEALED THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. THE LOCAL ACURA DEALERS QUOTED 1400 FOR THE REPAIR. MY WIFE STARTED THE CAR ONE DAY AND THE POWER STEERING WAS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING. THE LACK OF POWER ST...

May 21, 2018 Steering 49,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY ACURA TSX 2012 FOR ALMOST A YEAR NOW, THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS A LITTLE OVER 49K MILEAGE AND ONLY HAD 1 OWNER. I WAS DRIVING ON THE BELTWAY AND NOTICED ON MY DASH THAT IT HAD A CHECK POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHING. WHEN IT STARTED FLASHING I QUICKLY NOTICED ME NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN LEFT O...

May 21, 2018 Steering 55,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I WAS DRIVING ON I-5 NORTH FREEWAY AT THE SPEED OF 65 MILES/HR. SUDDENLY, ABOUT 1 MILE FROM ALTON EXIT, THE "CHECKING POWER STEERING SYSTEM" LIGHT WAS ON, AND I COULD BARELY TURN THE WHEEL. IT WAS SUPER DANGEROUS. I EXITED FREEWAY TRYING TO PARK IN THE NEAREST PARKING LOT. BUT I CO...

May 21, 2018 Steering 49,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY ACURA TSX 2012 FOR ALMOST A YEAR NOW, THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS A LITTLE OVER 49K MILEAGE AND ONLY HAD 1 OWNER. I WAS DRIVING ON THE BELTWAY AND NOTICED ON MY DASH THAT IT HAD A CHECK POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHING. WHEN IT STARTED FLASHING I QUICKLY NOTICED ME NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN LEFT O...

May 21, 2018 Steering 55,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I WAS DRIVING ON I-5 NORTH FREEWAY AT THE SPEED OF 65 MILES/HR. SUDDENLY, ABOUT 1 MILE FROM ALTON EXIT, THE "CHECKING POWER STEERING SYSTEM" LIGHT WAS ON, AND I COULD BARELY TURN THE WHEEL. IT WAS SUPER DANGEROUS. I EXITED FREEWAY TRYING TO PARK IN THE NEAREST PARKING LOT. BUT I CO...

May 16, 2018 Steering 53,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING LOCAL,STOPPED AT THE LIGHTS WHEN THE "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM" SIGNAL CAME ON MY DASHBOARD SUDDENLY.I STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET,TURNED OFF THE ENGINE THEN TURNED IT ON,THE WARNING LIGHTS DISAPPEARED.CONTINUED DRIVING HOME WHEN THE SAME HAPPENED AGAIN.THE WHEELS BECAME EXT...

May 16, 2018 Steering 53,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING LOCAL,STOPPED AT THE LIGHTS WHEN THE "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM" SIGNAL CAME ON MY DASHBOARD SUDDENLY.I STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET,TURNED OFF THE ENGINE THEN TURNED IT ON,THE WARNING LIGHTS DISAPPEARED.CONTINUED DRIVING HOME WHEN THE SAME HAPPENED AGAIN.THE WHEELS BECAME EXT...

May 14, 2018 Steering 77,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON A FOUR LANE, DIVIDED HIGHWAY, THE "CHECK POWER STEERING" LIGHT CAME ON, AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED. STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO MOVE AS CAR WAS GUIDED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. AFTER SHUTTING THE CAR OFF...

May 14, 2018 Steering 77,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON A FOUR LANE, DIVIDED HIGHWAY, THE "CHECK POWER STEERING" LIGHT CAME ON, AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED. STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO MOVE AS CAR WAS GUIDED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. AFTER SHUTTING THE CAR OFF...

May 9, 2018 Steering 105,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON 2012 ACURA TSX WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD BE 1580 TO REPAIR IT AS THEY NEED TO DO THE WHOLE POWER STEERING REPLACEMENT. THE CAR IS 6 YEARS OLD AND SHOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS LIKE THIS. NOT TO MENTION IT WAS VERY SCARY AND UNSAFE WH...

May 9, 2018 Steering 105,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON 2012 ACURA TSX WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD BE 1580 TO REPAIR IT AS THEY NEED TO DO THE WHOLE POWER STEERING REPLACEMENT. THE CAR IS 6 YEARS OLD AND SHOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS LIKE THIS. NOT TO MENTION IT WAS VERY SCARY AND UNSAFE WH...

May 7, 2018 Steering 69,000 mi

MY 2012 ACURA TSX WITH 69000 MILES. STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY FROZE AND LOST POWER STEERING. IT IS A WELL MAINTAINED CAR AND HAVING A STEERING PROBLEM WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE IS UNACCEPTABLE. SHOULD DEFINITELY BE A RECALL. ON DIAGNOSIS, IT IS EPS UNIT AND IT WILL COST ME $1200+ ? ACURA, LOOK AT THE NUMB...

May 7, 2018 Steering 69,000 mi

MY 2012 ACURA TSX WITH 69000 MILES. STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY FROZE AND LOST POWER STEERING. IT IS A WELL MAINTAINED CAR AND HAVING A STEERING PROBLEM WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE IS UNACCEPTABLE. SHOULD DEFINITELY BE A RECALL. ON DIAGNOSIS, IT IS EPS UNIT AND IT WILL COST ME $1200+ ? ACURA, LOOK AT THE NUMB...

Apr 30, 2018 Steering 48,000 mi

CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGE. I WASN'T ABLE TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT.

Apr 30, 2018 Steering 48,000 mi

CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM ERROR MESSAGE. I WASN'T ABLE TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT.

Mar 28, 2018 Steering 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMA...

Mar 28, 2018 Steering 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMA...

Mar 27, 2018 Steering 60,000 mi

POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE (EPS) SUDDEN FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. NOT ABLE TO MAKE LEFT/RIGHT TURNS.

Mar 27, 2018 Steering 60,000 mi

POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE (EPS) SUDDEN FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. NOT ABLE TO MAKE LEFT/RIGHT TURNS.

Mar 26, 2018 Steering 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY POWER STEERING MODULE STOPPED WORKING. MADE IT VERY HARD TO STEER OBVIOUSLY. GLAD I WAS NOT DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS, OR IN A TURN! I'VE LOOKED ON LINE AND SEE THIS HAS BEEN A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. EPS MODULES ARE GOING OUT.

Mar 26, 2018 Steering 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY POWER STEERING MODULE STOPPED WORKING. MADE IT VERY HARD TO STEER OBVIOUSLY. GLAD I WAS NOT DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS, OR IN A TURN! I'VE LOOKED ON LINE AND SEE THIS HAS BEEN A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. EPS MODULES ARE GOING OUT.

Feb 28, 2018 Steering 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AND REVERSING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. DURING THE FAILURE, THE "...

Feb 28, 2018 Steering 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING LOCAL AND WAS ABOUT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN THE "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM" SIGNAL CAME ON MY DASHBOARD ALL OF A SUDDEN. THE WHEELS BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND I GOT STUCK IN TRAFFIC WITH CARS HONKING AT ME BECAUSE I WAS BLOCKING TRAFFIC DUE TO MY INABILITY TO TURN THE ST...

Feb 28, 2018 Steering 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AND REVERSING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. DURING THE FAILURE, THE "...

Feb 28, 2018 Steering 70,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING LOCAL AND WAS ABOUT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN THE "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM" SIGNAL CAME ON MY DASHBOARD ALL OF A SUDDEN. THE WHEELS BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND I GOT STUCK IN TRAFFIC WITH CARS HONKING AT ME BECAUSE I WAS BLOCKING TRAFFIC DUE TO MY INABILITY TO TURN THE ST...

Feb 16, 2018 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER ONE ATTEMPT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE WIRING NEEDED ...

Feb 16, 2018 Steering 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER ONE ATTEMPT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE WIRING NEEDED ...

Feb 16, 2018 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER ONE ATTEMPT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE WIRING NEEDED ...

Feb 16, 2018 Steering 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER ONE ATTEMPT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE WIRING NEEDED ...

Feb 15, 2018 Steering 99,000 mi

THE OTHER DAY I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREE WAY AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME WHILE I WAS DRIVING WHICH COULD'VE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT OR SOMETHING MORE WORSE. A LOT OF COMPLAINTS WERE ALREADY MADE ON ARFC SO I'M SURPRISED THIS HASN'T BECOME AN ISSUE FOR THE DEALERSHIP TO MAKE THIS A RECALL. IT'S A...

Feb 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (2175 S BRADLEY RD, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455) AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME YEAR. THE D...

Feb 15, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (2175 S BRADLEY RD, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455) AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME YEAR. THE D...

Feb 15, 2018 Steering 99,000 mi

THE OTHER DAY I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREE WAY AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME WHILE I WAS DRIVING WHICH COULD'VE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT OR SOMETHING MORE WORSE. A LOT OF COMPLAINTS WERE ALREADY MADE ON ARFC SO I'M SURPRISED THIS HASN'T BECOME AN ISSUE FOR THE DEALERSHIP TO MAKE THIS A RECALL. IT'S A...

Feb 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (2175 S BRADLEY RD, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455) AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME YEAR. THE D...

Feb 15, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (2175 S BRADLEY RD, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455) AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME YEAR. THE D...

Jan 25, 2018 Engine 82,000 mi

WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED FOR THE FIRST TIME OF THE DAY--ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER: SYMPTOM: NOISE DURING START FOR A SECOND OR TWO. INFO: SOUND COMES FROM THE (TIMING CHAIN?) COVER ON THE LEFT TOP SIDE OF THE ENGINE--LOOKING FROM THE BUMPER. CALLED ACURA DEALER AND MENTIONED ITEMS I HAD R...

Jan 25, 2018 Engine 82,000 mi

WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED FOR THE FIRST TIME OF THE DAY--ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER: SYMPTOM: NOISE DURING START FOR A SECOND OR TWO. INFO: SOUND COMES FROM THE (TIMING CHAIN?) COVER ON THE LEFT TOP SIDE OF THE ENGINE--LOOKING FROM THE BUMPER. CALLED ACURA DEALER AND MENTIONED ITEMS I HAD R...

Dec 15, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL

Dec 15, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL

Oct 30, 2017 Steering 80,000 mi

MY TSX IS CLOSE TO 80K MILES. I HAVE HAD NO SIGNIFICANT ISSUES WITH THIS CAR UNTIL NOW. I STARTED MY CAR ONE MORNING AND SAW A "CHECK POWER STEERING" NOTIFICATION AND THE POWER STEERING ICON ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. ONE SHOP ATTEMPTED TO RESET THE EPS (ELECTRIC POWER STEERING) SYSTEM AND MAKE SURE T...

Oct 30, 2017 Steering 80,000 mi

MY TSX IS CLOSE TO 80K MILES. I HAVE HAD NO SIGNIFICANT ISSUES WITH THIS CAR UNTIL NOW. I STARTED MY CAR ONE MORNING AND SAW A "CHECK POWER STEERING" NOTIFICATION AND THE POWER STEERING ICON ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. ONE SHOP ATTEMPTED TO RESET THE EPS (ELECTRIC POWER STEERING) SYSTEM AND MAKE SURE T...

Oct 4, 2017 Steering 155,000 mi

STARTED MY CAR AND GOT "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM" ERROR ON MY DASH WHILE BACKING OUT INTO THE ROAD...CAR HAD NO POWER STEERING. I DID MANAGE TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME AND THE NEXT DAY CALLED THE DEALER. WAS INFORMED IT WAS MOST LIKELY THE EPS (ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING) MODULE AND WOULD BE $980 FOR ...

Oct 4, 2017 Steering 155,000 mi

STARTED MY CAR AND GOT "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM" ERROR ON MY DASH WHILE BACKING OUT INTO THE ROAD...CAR HAD NO POWER STEERING. I DID MANAGE TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME AND THE NEXT DAY CALLED THE DEALER. WAS INFORMED IT WAS MOST LIKELY THE EPS (ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING) MODULE AND WOULD BE $980 FOR ...

Oct 2, 2017 Steering 79,000 mi

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE HOME AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS ABOUT TO TURN LEFT ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. FORTUNATELY STEERING WHEEL DID NOT LOCK BUT HAD TO TURN IT WITH GREAT EFFORT TO GET ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE. IF THERE HAD BEEN HEAVIER ONCOMING TRAFFIC I LIKELY WOULD'VE BEEN T-...

Oct 2, 2017 Steering 79,000 mi

WAS DRIVING VEHICLE HOME AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS ABOUT TO TURN LEFT ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. FORTUNATELY STEERING WHEEL DID NOT LOCK BUT HAD TO TURN IT WITH GREAT EFFORT TO GET ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE. IF THERE HAD BEEN HEAVIER ONCOMING TRAFFIC I LIKELY WOULD'VE BEEN T-...

Sep 17, 2017 Electrical System

AN ANIMAL DESTROYED TWO WIRING HARNESSES UNDER THE HOOD, THAT I COULD SEE. CAR WILL NOT START. APPARENTLY THE INSULATION ON THE WIRES IS SOY BASED AND CRITTERS LIKE TO EAT IT. THE CAR WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY, AND HADN'T BEEN DRIVEN FOR 1 DAY WHEN I DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM.

Sep 17, 2017 Electrical System

AN ANIMAL DESTROYED TWO WIRING HARNESSES UNDER THE HOOD, THAT I COULD SEE. CAR WILL NOT START. APPARENTLY THE INSULATION ON THE WIRES IS SOY BASED AND CRITTERS LIKE TO EAT IT. THE CAR WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY, AND HADN'T BEEN DRIVEN FOR 1 DAY WHEN I DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM.

Aug 17, 2017 Steering 90,000 mi

I DROVE FOR 20 MINUTES TO MY DESTINATION AT A SPEED OF 40 MILES PER HOUR. MY CAR WAS RESTING FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES WHILE I WAS AT MY APPOINTMENT. WHEN I WAS LEAVING THE LOCATION, I STARTED MY CAR AND THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ALERT CAME ON, AND IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN MY WHEEL, SO I ...

Aug 17, 2017 Steering 90,000 mi

I DROVE FOR 20 MINUTES TO MY DESTINATION AT A SPEED OF 40 MILES PER HOUR. MY CAR WAS RESTING FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES WHILE I WAS AT MY APPOINTMENT. WHEN I WAS LEAVING THE LOCATION, I STARTED MY CAR AND THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ALERT CAME ON, AND IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN MY WHEEL, SO I ...

Aug 16, 2017 Steering 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EPS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER (CHAPMAN ACURA, 4600 E 22ND ST, TUCSON, AZ 85711, (520) 445-4061) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EP...

Aug 16, 2017 Steering 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EPS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER (CHAPMAN ACURA, 4600 E 22ND ST, TUCSON, AZ 85711, (520) 445-4061) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EP...

Aug 3, 2017 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I HAVE A ACURA TSX 2012 - ABOUT 70,000 MILES. ONE EVENING LEAVING WORK MY CAR NOTIFIED ME THAT I NEEDED TO CHECK THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. MY WHEEL WAS COMPLETELY LOCKED AND I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO AN ACURA SERVICE CENTER. I THEN LATER LEARNED THAT I NEED TO REPLACE MY EPS UNIT AND MY COST WOULD B...

Aug 3, 2017 Steering 70,000 mi

I HAVE A ACURA TSX 2012 - ABOUT 70,000 MILES. ONE EVENING LEAVING WORK MY CAR NOTIFIED ME THAT I NEEDED TO CHECK THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. MY WHEEL WAS COMPLETELY LOCKED AND I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO AN ACURA SERVICE CENTER. I THEN LATER LEARNED THAT I NEED TO REPLACE MY EPS UNIT AND MY COST WOULD B...

Aug 3, 2017 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I HAVE A ACURA TSX 2012 - ABOUT 70,000 MILES. ONE EVENING LEAVING WORK MY CAR NOTIFIED ME THAT I NEEDED TO CHECK THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. MY WHEEL WAS COMPLETELY LOCKED AND I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO AN ACURA SERVICE CENTER. I THEN LATER LEARNED THAT I NEED TO REPLACE MY EPS UNIT AND MY COST WOULD B...

Aug 3, 2017 Steering 70,000 mi

I HAVE A ACURA TSX 2012 - ABOUT 70,000 MILES. ONE EVENING LEAVING WORK MY CAR NOTIFIED ME THAT I NEEDED TO CHECK THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. MY WHEEL WAS COMPLETELY LOCKED AND I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO AN ACURA SERVICE CENTER. I THEN LATER LEARNED THAT I NEED TO REPLACE MY EPS UNIT AND MY COST WOULD B...

Jul 31, 2017 Electrical System 79,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE BUSIEST FREEWAY IN CLEVELAND, OHIO (7/23/17); AN ERROR POPPED UP ON MY ACURA TSX SAYING "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM," AND I IMMEDIATELY LOST ALL POWER STEERING OF MY VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE WHEEL (WITH GREAT FORCE) TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL. I...

Jul 31, 2017 Steering 79,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE BUSIEST FREEWAY IN CLEVELAND, OHIO (7/23/17); AN ERROR POPPED UP ON MY ACURA TSX SAYING "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM," AND I IMMEDIATELY LOST ALL POWER STEERING OF MY VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE WHEEL (WITH GREAT FORCE) TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL. I...

Jul 31, 2017 Electrical System 79,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE BUSIEST FREEWAY IN CLEVELAND, OHIO (7/23/17); AN ERROR POPPED UP ON MY ACURA TSX SAYING "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM," AND I IMMEDIATELY LOST ALL POWER STEERING OF MY VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE WHEEL (WITH GREAT FORCE) TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL. I...

Jul 31, 2017 Steering 79,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE BUSIEST FREEWAY IN CLEVELAND, OHIO (7/23/17); AN ERROR POPPED UP ON MY ACURA TSX SAYING "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM," AND I IMMEDIATELY LOST ALL POWER STEERING OF MY VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE WHEEL (WITH GREAT FORCE) TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL. I...

Jul 28, 2017 Steering 61,000 mi

POWER STEERING FROZE UP AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT FOR MY WIFE AND SON . FOUND OUT ACURA HAS A LOT OF POWER STEERING MODULE ISSUE. NOT RELIABLE SINCE ITS NOT VERY OLD VEHICLE. I BELIEVE ACURA SHOULD REIMBURSE ME FOR MY COST OF REPLACEMENT OF POWER STEERING MODULE.

Jul 28, 2017 Steering 61,000 mi

POWER STEERING FROZE UP AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT FOR MY WIFE AND SON . FOUND OUT ACURA HAS A LOT OF POWER STEERING MODULE ISSUE. NOT RELIABLE SINCE ITS NOT VERY OLD VEHICLE. I BELIEVE ACURA SHOULD REIMBURSE ME FOR MY COST OF REPLACEMENT OF POWER STEERING MODULE.

Jun 28, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 73,000 mi

LAST WEEK DRIVING MY ACURA TSX 2012 CAR HOME FROM WORK, SUDDENLY THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILED. I WAS DRIVING ON A WINDING ROAD AND MID SHARP TURN THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL AND CAME CLOSE TO CRASHING INTO THE TREE LINE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAD STOP SINCE MY H...

Jun 28, 2017 Steering 73,000 mi

LAST WEEK DRIVING MY ACURA TSX 2012 CAR HOME FROM WORK, SUDDENLY THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILED. I WAS DRIVING ON A WINDING ROAD AND MID SHARP TURN THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL AND CAME CLOSE TO CRASHING INTO THE TREE LINE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAD STOP SINCE MY H...

Jun 28, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 73,000 mi

LAST WEEK DRIVING MY ACURA TSX 2012 CAR HOME FROM WORK, SUDDENLY THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILED. I WAS DRIVING ON A WINDING ROAD AND MID SHARP TURN THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL AND CAME CLOSE TO CRASHING INTO THE TREE LINE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAD STOP SINCE MY H...

Jun 28, 2017 Steering 73,000 mi

LAST WEEK DRIVING MY ACURA TSX 2012 CAR HOME FROM WORK, SUDDENLY THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILED. I WAS DRIVING ON A WINDING ROAD AND MID SHARP TURN THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL AND CAME CLOSE TO CRASHING INTO THE TREE LINE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAD STOP SINCE MY H...

Apr 19, 2017 Air Bags 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT DEALER SOLD THE VEHICLE WITHOUT DISCLOSING THAT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED IN THE PAST, WHICH CAUSED THE SRS INDICATOR TO ILLUMINATE ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SELLER WHO TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED DEALER...

Apr 19, 2017 Air Bags 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT DEALER SOLD THE VEHICLE WITHOUT DISCLOSING THAT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED IN THE PAST, WHICH CAUSED THE SRS INDICATOR TO ILLUMINATE ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SELLER WHO TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED DEALER...

Apr 1, 2017 Steering 10 mi

I WORK FOR BER NOW, AND I GIVE RIDES TO PEOPLE. SO I HAD JUST PICKED UP A SECOND PASSENGER AT A PARKING LOT AND WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 20-25 MPH AND I HAD TO TURN TO GET OUT OF THE PARKING LOT. AS I TRIED TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED ON ME AND GOT A MESSAGE ON MY DASH TO CHECK POWER STEERING. SO...

Apr 1, 2017 Steering 10 mi

I WORK FOR BER NOW, AND I GIVE RIDES TO PEOPLE. SO I HAD JUST PICKED UP A SECOND PASSENGER AT A PARKING LOT AND WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 20-25 MPH AND I HAD TO TURN TO GET OUT OF THE PARKING LOT. AS I TRIED TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED ON ME AND GOT A MESSAGE ON MY DASH TO CHECK POWER STEERING. SO...

Mar 8, 2017 Steering 53,000 mi

LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY

Mar 8, 2017 Steering 53,000 mi

LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY

Mar 6, 2017 Steering 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, ALL OF A SUDDEN (ELECTRIC POWER) STEERING COMPLETELY LOOKED, COULD NOT MOVE RIGHT OR LEFT, VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, LUCKILY PULL OVER AND TOWED TO MY AUTO SHOP, ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED COST ME $1,200.

Mar 6, 2017 Steering 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, ALL OF A SUDDEN (ELECTRIC POWER) STEERING COMPLETELY LOOKED, COULD NOT MOVE RIGHT OR LEFT, VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, LUCKILY PULL OVER AND TOWED TO MY AUTO SHOP, ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED COST ME $1,200.

Jan 14, 2017 Electrical System Crash 76,000 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN THE SNOW AND SLID INTO THE GUARDRAIL WHILE TURNING. NOT MUCH BODY DAMAGE, BUT THE STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED. WAS STUCK IN THE ROAD FOR 2 HOURS WITH THE POLICE HAVING TO BLOCK OFF AROUND ME. HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. HE COULD NOT DO ANYTHING WITH IT BECAUSE HE SAID IT WAS E...

Jan 14, 2017 Steering Crash 76,000 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN THE SNOW AND SLID INTO THE GUARDRAIL WHILE TURNING. NOT MUCH BODY DAMAGE, BUT THE STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED. WAS STUCK IN THE ROAD FOR 2 HOURS WITH THE POLICE HAVING TO BLOCK OFF AROUND ME. HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. HE COULD NOT DO ANYTHING WITH IT BECAUSE HE SAID IT WAS E...

Jan 14, 2017 Electrical System Crash 76,000 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN THE SNOW AND SLID INTO THE GUARDRAIL WHILE TURNING. NOT MUCH BODY DAMAGE, BUT THE STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED. WAS STUCK IN THE ROAD FOR 2 HOURS WITH THE POLICE HAVING TO BLOCK OFF AROUND ME. HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. HE COULD NOT DO ANYTHING WITH IT BECAUSE HE SAID IT WAS E...

Jan 14, 2017 Steering Crash 76,000 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN THE SNOW AND SLID INTO THE GUARDRAIL WHILE TURNING. NOT MUCH BODY DAMAGE, BUT THE STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED. WAS STUCK IN THE ROAD FOR 2 HOURS WITH THE POLICE HAVING TO BLOCK OFF AROUND ME. HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. HE COULD NOT DO ANYTHING WITH IT BECAUSE HE SAID IT WAS E...

Jan 13, 2017 Steering 52,078 mi

I HAD JUST FINISHED RIGHT TURN AND WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD, THE WARNING LIGHT FOR EPS CAME ON AND ALL ASSIST LOST. DROVE 3 MILES HOME, TURNED CAR OFF IN DRIVEWAY WHILE CALLING DEALER AND WHEN IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED, ASSIST RETURNED. DRIVE ABOUT ONE MILE AND LOST ASSIST AGAIN. ON WAY TO DEALER, ST...

Jan 13, 2017 Steering 52,078 mi

I HAD JUST FINISHED RIGHT TURN AND WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD, THE WARNING LIGHT FOR EPS CAME ON AND ALL ASSIST LOST. DROVE 3 MILES HOME, TURNED CAR OFF IN DRIVEWAY WHILE CALLING DEALER AND WHEN IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED, ASSIST RETURNED. DRIVE ABOUT ONE MILE AND LOST ASSIST AGAIN. ON WAY TO DEALER, ST...

Dec 19, 2016 Steering 58,770 mi

WHILE DRIVING, IN MOTION, THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) FAILED. DASH INDICATOR LIGHT DISPLAYED "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM". STEERING WHEEL WAS INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. I HAVE DRIVEN CARS EQUIPPED WITH TRADITIONAL BELT & PUMP-DRIVEN POWER STEERING SYSTEMS THAT FAILED BEFORE WITH N...

Dec 19, 2016 Steering 58,770 mi

WHILE DRIVING, IN MOTION, THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) FAILED. DASH INDICATOR LIGHT DISPLAYED "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM". STEERING WHEEL WAS INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. I HAVE DRIVEN CARS EQUIPPED WITH TRADITIONAL BELT & PUMP-DRIVEN POWER STEERING SYSTEMS THAT FAILED BEFORE WITH N...

Nov 16, 2016 Steering 10 mi

EPS (ELECTRIC POWER STEERING) LIGHT COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND LOCK STEERING. ERROR CODE: 32-09. EPS LIGHT WILL TURN OFF AFTER RESTART ENGINE BUT WILL COME ON AGAIN AND LOCK STEERING AGAIN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO LOCAL SHOP TO RUN DIAGNOSTIC AND THEY SUGGEST THAT THIS IS...

Nov 16, 2016 Steering 10 mi

EPS (ELECTRIC POWER STEERING) LIGHT COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND LOCK STEERING. ERROR CODE: 32-09. EPS LIGHT WILL TURN OFF AFTER RESTART ENGINE BUT WILL COME ON AGAIN AND LOCK STEERING AGAIN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO LOCAL SHOP TO RUN DIAGNOSTIC AND THEY SUGGEST THAT THIS IS...

Oct 20, 2016 Steering 80,000 mi

MY 14 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, WHO'S LEARNING TO DRIVE WAS BEHIND THE WHEEL WHEN THE CAR STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND WOULDN'T ALLOW HER TO TURN THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY WE HADN'T APPROACHED THE HIGHWAY YET OR WHO KNOWS WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE BACKING OUT OF OUR DRIVEW...

Oct 20, 2016 Steering 80,000 mi

MY 14 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, WHO'S LEARNING TO DRIVE WAS BEHIND THE WHEEL WHEN THE CAR STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND WOULDN'T ALLOW HER TO TURN THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY WE HADN'T APPROACHED THE HIGHWAY YET OR WHO KNOWS WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE BACKING OUT OF OUR DRIVEW...

Jun 15, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND SURGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A FAULTY BATTERY. THE...

Jun 15, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND SURGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A FAULTY BATTERY. THE...

Apr 25, 2016 Structure 51,800 mi

ON MONDAY APRIL 11, 2016 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:40AM WHILE DRIVING ON I-15 NORTH I HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE WHICH I FOUND OUT AFTER PARKING MY CAR THAT THE MOONROOF HAD SHATTERED AND WAS BENT OUTWARD. IT WAS NOT CLEAR TO ME WHAT HAPPENED OR WHERE THE NOISE CAME FROM WHEN I WAS DRIVING, SINCE THERE WERE N...

Apr 25, 2016 Structure 51,800 mi

ON MONDAY APRIL 11, 2016 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:40AM WHILE DRIVING ON I-15 NORTH I HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE WHICH I FOUND OUT AFTER PARKING MY CAR THAT THE MOONROOF HAD SHATTERED AND WAS BENT OUTWARD. IT WAS NOT CLEAR TO ME WHAT HAPPENED OR WHERE THE NOISE CAME FROM WHEN I WAS DRIVING, SINCE THERE WERE N...

Apr 2, 2016 Structure

THE RED PAINT IS FADING IN PATCHES ON THE TOP SURFACES-HOOD, ROOF, AND TRUNK. OTHER BOARDS REPORT SAME PROBLEM WITH HONDA/ACURA RED CARS. CAR HAS ONLY 40,000 MILES, GARAGE KEPT. DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED ISSUE. OFFERED TO REPAINT HOOD ONLY BUT COULD NOT GURANTEE MATCH. ACURA/HONDA HAS DEFECT IN RED PAINT ...

Apr 2, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE RED PAINT IS FADING IN PATCHES ON THE TOP SURFACES-HOOD, ROOF, AND TRUNK. OTHER BOARDS REPORT SAME PROBLEM WITH HONDA/ACURA RED CARS. CAR HAS ONLY 40,000 MILES, GARAGE KEPT. DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED ISSUE. OFFERED TO REPAINT HOOD ONLY BUT COULD NOT GURANTEE MATCH. ACURA/HONDA HAS DEFECT IN RED PAINT ...

Apr 2, 2016 Structure

THE RED PAINT IS FADING IN PATCHES ON THE TOP SURFACES-HOOD, ROOF, AND TRUNK. OTHER BOARDS REPORT SAME PROBLEM WITH HONDA/ACURA RED CARS. CAR HAS ONLY 40,000 MILES, GARAGE KEPT. DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED ISSUE. OFFERED TO REPAINT HOOD ONLY BUT COULD NOT GURANTEE MATCH. ACURA/HONDA HAS DEFECT IN RED PAINT ...

Apr 2, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE RED PAINT IS FADING IN PATCHES ON THE TOP SURFACES-HOOD, ROOF, AND TRUNK. OTHER BOARDS REPORT SAME PROBLEM WITH HONDA/ACURA RED CARS. CAR HAS ONLY 40,000 MILES, GARAGE KEPT. DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED ISSUE. OFFERED TO REPAINT HOOD ONLY BUT COULD NOT GURANTEE MATCH. ACURA/HONDA HAS DEFECT IN RED PAINT ...

Aug 21, 2015 Steering 64,710 mi

UPON STARTING VEHICLE I NOTICED INTERMITTENT "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM". DURING DRIVE CYCLE I ENCOUNTERED FAILURE OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST, VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER VEHICLE. WENT TO DEALER FOR SERVICE, THEY WITNESSED SAME SYMPTOMS STATED ABOVE, BUT INTERMITTENT CHECK LIGHT WILL NOT PRODUC...

Aug 21, 2015 Electrical System 64,710 mi

UPON STARTING VEHICLE I NOTICED INTERMITTENT "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM". DURING DRIVE CYCLE I ENCOUNTERED FAILURE OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST, VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER VEHICLE. WENT TO DEALER FOR SERVICE, THEY WITNESSED SAME SYMPTOMS STATED ABOVE, BUT INTERMITTENT CHECK LIGHT WILL NOT PRODUC...

Aug 21, 2015 Steering 64,710 mi

UPON STARTING VEHICLE I NOTICED INTERMITTENT "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM". DURING DRIVE CYCLE I ENCOUNTERED FAILURE OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST, VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER VEHICLE. WENT TO DEALER FOR SERVICE, THEY WITNESSED SAME SYMPTOMS STATED ABOVE, BUT INTERMITTENT CHECK LIGHT WILL NOT PRODUC...

Aug 21, 2015 Electrical System 64,710 mi

UPON STARTING VEHICLE I NOTICED INTERMITTENT "CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM". DURING DRIVE CYCLE I ENCOUNTERED FAILURE OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST, VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER VEHICLE. WENT TO DEALER FOR SERVICE, THEY WITNESSED SAME SYMPTOMS STATED ABOVE, BUT INTERMITTENT CHECK LIGHT WILL NOT PRODUC...

Jan 26, 2015 Service Brakes 32,000 mi

FIRST THING IN THE COLD MORNING MY BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOLID, NO MOVEMENT WHEN I PRESS IT, AND THUS NO BRAKES. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME, BUT THE FIRST TIME (A WEEK AGO) I THOUGHT I DID SOMETHING WRONG BECAUSE IT WENT AWAY QUICKLY. THIS MORNING I ALMOST DROVE INTO TRAFFIC. AND AFTER I ENTERED THE ROAD, IT TO...

Jan 26, 2015 Service Brakes 32,000 mi

FIRST THING IN THE COLD MORNING MY BRAKE PEDAL WAS SOLID, NO MOVEMENT WHEN I PRESS IT, AND THUS NO BRAKES. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME, BUT THE FIRST TIME (A WEEK AGO) I THOUGHT I DID SOMETHING WRONG BECAUSE IT WENT AWAY QUICKLY. THIS MORNING I ALMOST DROVE INTO TRAFFIC. AND AFTER I ENTERED THE ROAD, IT TO...

Jan 25, 2015 Service Brakes 28,000 mi

I WAS TOLD I NEED TO REPLACE MY BRAKES. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH 2012 TSX AT 28K MILES? *TR

Jan 25, 2015 Service Brakes 28,000 mi

I WAS TOLD I NEED TO REPLACE MY BRAKES. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH 2012 TSX AT 28K MILES? *TR

Oct 15, 2014 Engine 20,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL EPISODES OF ENGINE HESITATION. I HAVE ALWAYS USED PREMIUM GAS. I RETURNED FOR AN OIL CHANGE (ANNUAL SERVICE) AND ALSO ASKED IF ANY ENGINE HESITATION SERVICE BULLETINS OR ADVISORIES HAD BEEN ISSUED. NONE HAD BEEN. THESE EPISODES HAVE OCCURRED ABOUT 20 TIMES WITH THE CAR. IT ALWAYS...

Oct 15, 2014 Engine 20,000 mi

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL EPISODES OF ENGINE HESITATION. I HAVE ALWAYS USED PREMIUM GAS. I RETURNED FOR AN OIL CHANGE (ANNUAL SERVICE) AND ALSO ASKED IF ANY ENGINE HESITATION SERVICE BULLETINS OR ADVISORIES HAD BEEN ISSUED. NONE HAD BEEN. THESE EPISODES HAVE OCCURRED ABOUT 20 TIMES WITH THE CAR. IT ALWAYS...

Aug 20, 2014 Engine 4,800 mi

ON 7/3/2013, I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE BECAUSE IT HAD DEMONSTRATED SEVERAL EPISODES OF ENGINE HESITATION. I HAVE ALWAYS USED PREMIUM GAS. THE CAR WAS CHECKED, BUT THE SYMPTOMS WERE NOT OBSERVED AND NO CAUSE COULD BE DETERMINED. ON 9/19/2013, I RETURNED FOR AN OIL CHANGE (ANNUAL...

Aug 20, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,800 mi

ON 7/3/2013, I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE BECAUSE IT HAD DEMONSTRATED SEVERAL EPISODES OF ENGINE HESITATION. I HAVE ALWAYS USED PREMIUM GAS. THE CAR WAS CHECKED, BUT THE SYMPTOMS WERE NOT OBSERVED AND NO CAUSE COULD BE DETERMINED. ON 9/19/2013, I RETURNED FOR AN OIL CHANGE (ANNUAL...

Aug 20, 2014 Engine 4,800 mi

ON 7/3/2013, I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE BECAUSE IT HAD DEMONSTRATED SEVERAL EPISODES OF ENGINE HESITATION. I HAVE ALWAYS USED PREMIUM GAS. THE CAR WAS CHECKED, BUT THE SYMPTOMS WERE NOT OBSERVED AND NO CAUSE COULD BE DETERMINED. ON 9/19/2013, I RETURNED FOR AN OIL CHANGE (ANNUAL...

Aug 20, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,800 mi

ON 7/3/2013, I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE BECAUSE IT HAD DEMONSTRATED SEVERAL EPISODES OF ENGINE HESITATION. I HAVE ALWAYS USED PREMIUM GAS. THE CAR WAS CHECKED, BUT THE SYMPTOMS WERE NOT OBSERVED AND NO CAUSE COULD BE DETERMINED. ON 9/19/2013, I RETURNED FOR AN OIL CHANGE (ANNUAL...

Jul 18, 2014 Engine 15,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED IT MAKES A NOISE AS IF MY CAR WAS ALREADY STARTED AND I WAS TRYING TO START IT AGAIN. HAPPENS WHEN CAR HAS SAT FOR A FEW HOURS. IF THE VEHICLE IS ACCELERATED FAST IT SMELLS AS IF SOMETHING IS BURNING. *TR

Jul 18, 2014 Power Train 15,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED IT MAKES A NOISE AS IF MY CAR WAS ALREADY STARTED AND I WAS TRYING TO START IT AGAIN. HAPPENS WHEN CAR HAS SAT FOR A FEW HOURS. IF THE VEHICLE IS ACCELERATED FAST IT SMELLS AS IF SOMETHING IS BURNING. *TR

Jul 18, 2014 Engine 15,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED IT MAKES A NOISE AS IF MY CAR WAS ALREADY STARTED AND I WAS TRYING TO START IT AGAIN. HAPPENS WHEN CAR HAS SAT FOR A FEW HOURS. IF THE VEHICLE IS ACCELERATED FAST IT SMELLS AS IF SOMETHING IS BURNING. *TR

Jul 18, 2014 Power Train 15,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED IT MAKES A NOISE AS IF MY CAR WAS ALREADY STARTED AND I WAS TRYING TO START IT AGAIN. HAPPENS WHEN CAR HAS SAT FOR A FEW HOURS. IF THE VEHICLE IS ACCELERATED FAST IT SMELLS AS IF SOMETHING IS BURNING. *TR

May 23, 2013 Power Train 300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN HE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS HESITANT TO ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOS...

May 23, 2013 Power Train 300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN HE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS HESITANT TO ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOS...

Mar 12, 2013 Air Bags Crash 938 mi

FRONT END DAMAGE BOTH SIDES DAMAGED AIR BAGS DID NOT COME ON WIFE DIED, DEALER SAY BAGS OK BUT DIDNT KNOW WHY THEY DIDNT COME ON. *TR

Mar 12, 2013 Air Bags Crash 938 mi

FRONT END DAMAGE BOTH SIDES DAMAGED AIR BAGS DID NOT COME ON WIFE DIED, DEALER SAY BAGS OK BUT DIDNT KNOW WHY THEY DIDNT COME ON. *TR

Jan 31, 2013 Power Train 4,906 mi

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED BETWEEN 4000 AND 4200, THE ENGINE WOULD EXHIBIT A MOMENTARY DELAY BEFORE RESPONDING AND CONTINUING NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN BOTH AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL MODE. IN ADDIT...

Jan 31, 2013 Power Train 4,906 mi

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED BETWEEN 4000 AND 4200, THE ENGINE WOULD EXHIBIT A MOMENTARY DELAY BEFORE RESPONDING AND CONTINUING NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN BOTH AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL MODE. IN ADDIT...

Jan 25, 2013 Power Train 4,750 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED BETWEEN 3500 AND 4200, THE ENGINE WOULD EXHIBIT A MOMENTARY DELAY BEFORE RESPONDING AND CONTINUING NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN BOTH AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL MODE. IN A...

Jan 25, 2013 Power Train 4,750 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED BETWEEN 3500 AND 4200, THE ENGINE WOULD EXHIBIT A MOMENTARY DELAY BEFORE RESPONDING AND CONTINUING NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN BOTH AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL MODE. IN A...