2006 Acura TSX Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,241miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Acura TSX, 8% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,241 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.
“The accelerator pedal binds, the engine doesn't not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash. The vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 124, accelerator control system.”
NHTSA complaint #11325646, filed 2020-05, 185,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Acura TSX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 13V093000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical system). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and confirmed that the Vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 128,241.”
NHTSA complaint #11421128, filed 2021-06, 128,241 miles“Every day I. The morning, the car would not start even though the battery is new and the car is driven everyday and mechanics can not find the problem and it passes all tests when checked for problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11487342, filed 2022-09Related service bulletins
- 10055120Mar 12, 2014Acura: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on, with dtc p2138 (accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation), and have poor performance in engine…
- 10129812Feb 12, 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…
- 10054809Jan 29, 2014Honda: some vehicles may display a malfunction indicator lamp with the stored dtc p2138 (accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation). There may also be…
- 10053751Sep 27, 2013Acura: some vehicles are being investigated due to hesitation of the engine and would need to be inspected as to the cause of this condition. Model 2004-2008 tsx.
- 10054478Sep 23, 2013Acura: due to accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation, engine poor performance and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on with diagnostic trouble code…
- 10086742Sep 12, 2013"dear message -american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2004-2008 tsxs with a complaint of the engine hesitation. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would…
- 10054091Sep 12, 2013Acura: information regarding an investigation into the hesitation of engines in some vehicles and what is the cause. Model 2004-2008 tsx.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 5% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 4 | 6% |
| 2009 | 11 | 12% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 5% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2006 Acura TSX
24 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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