2005 Acura TSX Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,582miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Acura TSX, 8% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,582 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My A/C compressor has failed 20 days after my warranty expired. Compressor made grinding noise for a few seconds, then a loud bang, then stopped working. I've read that there are similar issues with 2004 vehicles that have been addressed, not sure why 2005 vehicles weren't included. Apparently they were aware that these parts were bad and wouldn't last when vehicles were manufactured. Dealer has stated repair costs to be around 2,600.”
NHTSA complaint #10459685, filed 2012-05, 70,000 miles“2005 Acura TSX multiple failures experienced under warranty of air conditioning, transmission, exhaust manifold. Transmission not properly repaired, as result of repair errors and defects interior cabin of vehicle repeatedly flooded with several gallons of water.”
NHTSA complaint #10169386, filed 2006-09, 7,163 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Acura TSX. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled on three occasions. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure because the sensor from the diagnostic would not provide an error code. The vehicle is presently with the dealer. They have test driven the vehicle, but are unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer continue to state that there is nothing wrong with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage was 8,050.”
NHTSA complaint #10228181, filed 2008-05, 6,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021177Oct 16, 2006Trouble shooting b-can and f-can dtc's.
- 10018108Sep 16, 2005A loose timing chain, a defective auto tensioner, a loose timing chain sprocket, low engine oil pressure or a momentarily seized camshaft can cause an intermittent dtc.
- 10018050Sep 1, 2005Taking the mystery out of the maintenance minder system. Servicenews.
- 10018036Jul 1, 2005Engine won't start at all; or does it intermittently. Check immobilizer system status with the hds. Acura. Servicenews.
- 10016260May 16, 2005Cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Acura TSX
16 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Acura TSX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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