2006 Acura TSX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 16%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Acura TSX, 16% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“First off I am unable to lock and unlock my passenger door using the switches or the remote key fob on my 2006 Acura TSX. After researching on the nets I see that this doesn't just apply to me and that this is an issue others have had. The dealer stated it is the actuator. Secondly I am having an issue with what the dealer service stated is a rack in pinion issue. They say it needs to be replaced due to power steering seeping/leaking and that this would be the reason for steering problems. Again on NHTSA this seems to be an issue with this model year. …”
NHTSA complaint #10862687, filed 2016-05, 220,348 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“Acura TSX 2006 6speed occasionallycar at low speedor wait traffic lightprompt low voltagecar power off and restartat before car power failure 5 minutesyou can hear in the audio speaker outgoing electric current soundthen vehicle shutdown 1 secondinstant return to normalhow to solve help please thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11255779, filed 2019-09, 65 miles“This 06 Acura TSX car has a problem with the interior lighting above the rear view mirror, not working properly. Lights will not work most of the time but will come on, on their own uncommaneded and drain your car battery.this push for on lights cannot be determined if they are commanded on or off. I know two more cars years 04 to 06 with this same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10480594, filed 2012-10, 60,000 miles“Horn works intermittently. $700 to pull and replace an airbag to replace a 45 cent switch is an absurdity. Hey, honda/Acura...who do you think you are with that sweet sh*t, GM?”
NHTSA complaint #11004839, filed 2017-07, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V093000Mar 15, 2013Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana…Covers: Acura TSX 2004–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10237044May 17, 2023Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in rollover of internal chip memory. The rollover occurred on…
- 10207004Jan 25, 2022ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover"…
- 10135110Apr 17, 2018Tech line summary article - When adding keys or running the System Check with the Immobilizer Setup Tool in the i-HDS, are you seeing this message? "Immobilizer system is not…
- 10141148Jan 29, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator…
- 10043249Jan 12, 2012Acura: update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the gr8 alternator/starter tester (ast) module that is installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station.
- 10032775May 9, 2008Acura: warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. A federal court provided final approval of the settlement of a class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain…
- 10018322Nov 16, 2005Accessory power socket inoperative.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 16 | 12% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 4 | 12% |
| 2007 | 3 | 14% |
| 2006 | 8 | 16% |
| 2005 | 5 | 10% |
| 2004 | 29 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2006 Acura TSX
24 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology