2009 Acura TSX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 26%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,301miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Acura TSX, 26% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,301 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2009 Acura TSX. At about 34,000 miles I started noticing a high-pitched noise coming from the rear passenger side. Took the vehicle in, and they determined that it was my rear brake pads. Nearly all of my driving is highway, indicating that there may be an issue with the integrity of the rear braking system. Cost to replace was $250.”
NHTSA complaint #10389825, filed 2011-03, 34,000 miles“I was hearing some noises from the back right side of my car on my 2009 Acura TSX and I took it into the dealer. It turned out that my rear brakes were done to the metal. My car only had 23,500 miles on it at 75% of my miles are freeway driving. It turns out that honda recently settled a lawsuit where they changed the design for the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10349421, filed 2010-08, 23,500 miles“2009 Acura TSX. Brakes and rotors had to be replaced at 23,000 miles. No warning from dealer of potential class action or its results when calling to make an appointment. Price Acura, dover de. Gave me a three week window so I went to meineke, replaced for $412. Dealer refuses to reimburse. Acura refuses to admit a defect. There are two other 2009, 2010 Acura TSX's in our family and they weren't notified either.”
NHTSA complaint #10335785, filed 2010-06, 23,800 miles“At 20,000 miles I was informed that I will need rear brake pads on my 2009 TSX. After I left the appointment, my brakes began squealing and grinding when stopping or slowing down. This seems premature and I would like an investigation.”
NHTSA complaint #10372411, filed 2010-12, 20,000 miles“I have a 2009 Acura TSX, the brakes keep prematurely wearing out and having to replace them ever 12-15k miles, I am already on my second set of brakes for the rear, dealership states that this is normal wear and tear on vehicle and I disagree, canada put out a service bulletin about their rear brakes and replace the pad and calipers. Accords in the same year have the same problem, premature brake wear. Inside wears faster than outside as well. This is an unnecessary expense and annoying.”
NHTSA complaint #10324055, filed 2010-04, 15,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10187894Feb 26, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
- 10187299Feb 10, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
- 10186001Jan 22, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
- 10185525Jan 6, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
- 10184337Dec 10, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 43% |
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 9 | 7% |
| 2011 | 7 | 16% |
| 2010 | 16 | 25% |
| 2009 | 24 | 26% |
| 2008 | 7 | 21% |
| 2007 | 2 | 9% |
| 2006 | 6 | 12% |
| 2005 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 8 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2009 Acura TSX
27 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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