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2006 Acura TSX Brakes Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
12%of 50 total for the year
Median mileage
8,318miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Acura TSX, 12% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,318 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“When applying firm pressure to the brakes, it responds with a series of rapid vibrations and concomitant clicking noise. I never feel a solid and responsive breaking system. This occurred when I was attempting to slow in ice on a side street in 06 at which time I called Acura to complain. A few days ago, I attempted to avoid hitting the car in front of me while I was rolling after releasing my break from a full stop, so not even any mpg's. This was on a side street, and I don't remember the exact date. It was probably in september 2019. …”

NHTSA complaint #11269792, filed 2019-10, 150,000 miles

“I am the original owner of the 2006 Acura TSX. Ever since the first date of purchase, the front and rear brakes pads were not always strong enough to stop the vehicle. I always have to push down the brakes hard in order to stop. I do not usually drive the vehicle in the snow. However, in april 2014, I was driving the Acura TSX in a turn on a 15 miles per hour under snow condition, and I pressed the brakes hard. The car took too long in distance to brake, as a result, the front bumper and both front wheel rims were damaged as the car hit the curb. …”

NHTSA complaint #10668255, filed 2014-12, 37,000 miles

“1st incident: the front brakes went out. I had them checked twice before the dealer replaced them. They reported they were low but blamed it on me. I complained in the beginning when I couldn't stop, and skid into intersections at red lights some times barely missing the cars in front of me. The dealers all said it was the way I was driving the car. I haven't driven this car any different from my previous cars that didn't have ABS. I've owned several new cars so I think I know how to drive a car properly by now. I've never worn down any brakes in my car inside of a few months of ownership. …”

NHTSA complaint #10296164, filed 2009-12, 8,318 miles

“On approximately 03.01.06 the following problems arose: rattling from the passenger seat, near the armrest cracking/popping/buzzing from the front drivers door speaker/window switch area (Acura service bulletin 04-024) at highway speeds, rattling from both door mounted seat belt adjusters squeaky brakes mildew smell from climate control with A/C off felt tape became exposed on dash an appointment was made for 05.15.06 at ron tonkin Acura. …”

NHTSA complaint #10164402, filed 2006-08, 1,000 miles

“Newly purchased (approximately 1000 miles on odometer) 2006 Acura TSX 6 speed manual shift was parked on slight hill in neutral with parking brake on. After being parked there for some time parking brake failed to hold vehicle and vehicle rolled backwards down driveway striking tree. Damage to trunk occurred. Dealer checked parking brake and advised brake adjustment within specified parameters nothing wrong. Checked same after return from dealer, parking brake held on hill until brakes cooled and vehicle was able to be moved with minimum effort. …”

NHTSA complaint #10162698, filed 2006-07, 1,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2014343%
201339%
201297%
2011716%
20101625%
20092426%
2008721%
200729%
2006612%
200524%
200486%

Other parts of the 2006 Acura TSX

Steering
24 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Acura TSX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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