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Acura TSXModel year report

2008 Acura TSX Problems

Compared with other Acura TSX years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

22/100 0.5× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
34filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
63,000miles, 27 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Acura TSX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2008 Acura TSX. The part named most often is steering, with 17 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes (7) and electrical system (4). 27 of the complaints include a mileage, and 41% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 63,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 27 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hose, piping, and connections and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Compared with the other 5 Acura TSX model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 22 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Steering: “While driving I noticed my car completely lost all of its power steering in one shot without warning. This leads to very stiff driving experience and when I brought it too the mechanic he said it would be a substantial amount of money to fix, because of this I googled and noticed many other Acura TSX's have this issue. I applied power steering fluid in hope of that helping out but it just leaked out.”

NHTSA complaint #11254988, filed 2019-09, 154,000 miles

Brakes: “Brakes have worn considerably over the last 10,000 miles. I purchased the vehicle 'certified pre-owned' in may, 2011. Now, only a year and 10k miles later...the car has begun to shake violently, affecting driver's ability to steer during heavy braking. The onset was incredibly fast...from barely noticeable to violently shaking the car in about 300 city miles at most. Looks like the pads will need to be replaced and the rotors smoothed, maybe replaced. Based on the estimates I have found, this repair will cost approximately $175 + labor if the rotors do need to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #10460087, filed 2012-05, 41,500 miles

Electrical system: “Vehicle shut down in the middle of a 6-lane divided roadway. The check engine light was lit and the car would not restart. The dealership indicates that the computer or PCM failed. The part was backordered nationally. They tried removing a computer from another TSX on the lot, but it failed due to compatibility issues. Apparently, this part is unique to each vehicle. After another week, the custom-built computer still has not arrived and I'm at the point where the car will have soon spent more time in the shop than in my driveway.”

NHTSA complaint #10208640, filed 2007-11, 1,000 miles

Body and structure: “Rattling sound at the steering wheel column/dashboard area. I had my car for about 5 months now and I had to bring my car back to the dealership for service 4 times. The first service they've said that it was the suspension, so they retightened all the bolts in the suspension. The second through the fourth service they've tightened the bolts of the center console and the glove compartment. During the forth service time the service tech said that they couldn't pinpoint where the rattling sound was coming from. After doing some research I've noticed a trend of complaints of this situation.”

NHTSA complaint #10262562, filed 2009-03, 5,600 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

41% of the 27 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 97,970 miles.

19%0–100%10–2522%25–5019%50–7519%75–10015%100–1507%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (27 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 63,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Acura TSX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
TSX · sedan FWDnot rated5 / 5———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 Acura TSX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
TSX FWD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed automatic202823$3,550
TSX FWD2.4L 4-cyl6-speed manual192822$3,750

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 Acura TSX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 27 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 27 bulletins →

Other model years of the Acura TSX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2014750,2863—24—Not enough data
20133369,7354—245 · FewerFalling
201213372,2766—2467 · MoreFalling
20114579,0007—2413 · FewerFalling
20106328,0767—2389 · MoreRising
20099123,0006—25100 · MoreFalling
20083463,0002—2322 · FewerRising
200722110,3002—23—Falling
20065089,0453—23Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200551102,9653—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200414262,0003—23Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Acura TSX model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Acura TSX have?

NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2008 Acura TSX as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Acura TSX is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 17 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes with 7.

Has the 2008 Acura TSX been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Acura TSX get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Acura TSX (TSX, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Acura TSX reported?

Among the 27 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 63,000 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 97,970 miles; 41% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.