2009 Acura TSX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,240miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Acura TSX, 5% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,240 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.
“From 2009 through 2015 I have had my door lock actuators replaced 11 (eleven) times. Four times front driver side. Four times front passenger side. Four times rear passenger side. Three times rear driver side, which has now gone again making a fourth replacement necessary for rear driver side bringing total to 12 (twelve) times the door lock actuators will need to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10944312, filed 2017-01, 80,000 miles“Purchased vehicle new. After approximately 3 months of ownership complained that odometer was not correct. Further issues included replacement of wheel bearings twice and extreme oil consumption. Each time is was brought to the dealer the problems were ignored, determined to unduplicatible or I was told nothing was wrong. Currently I see that there are tsbs relating to the steering/bearing issue and the oil consumption issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10432390, filed 2011-10, 10,000 miles“This is in reference to a 2009 Acura TSX w/technology package. I understand that the radio system wouldn't normally be considered as part of a safety issue, but the loudness and severity of noise during the event could startle someone to erratic steering momentarily. I was driving down the interstate last saturday, 05 june 2010, when a call came in to my phone (hands-free link) the radion began to mute and then the radio began screeching at very high volume. I could not turn it off by pressing the on/off button on the radio and I could not decrease the volume. …”
NHTSA complaint #10335083, filed 2010-06, 16,000 miles“Vehicle: 2009 Acura TSX w/tech package attempted to make a call via handsfree link. The audio system lowered sound in the normal manner. But instead of dead silence while waiting for voice command, this extremely loud and high pitched shrill-like tone was heard and volume could not be lowered. I turned the call 'off' and attempted to use handsfree link again, and same issue of high pitched tone was heard. I immediately drove to the nearest Acura dealership and pulled into service area. Repeated the steps in using the handsfree link for the service advisor and heard the same high pitched tone. …”
NHTSA complaint #10365628, filed 2010-11, 23,240 miles“Excessive engine oil consumption causing oil level to go down too soon (<1000 miles) and causing the vehicle to lose power and stall for a few seconds when merging on to a freeway or starting in motion after a stop sign or prior slow down. This almost caused an accident while merging into a freeway after slowing down at a yield sign.”
NHTSA complaint #10949867, filed 2017-02, 93,800 milesRelated 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"…
- 10108563Apr 15, 2015Dealer message - Today, April 2, 2015, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for some 2009-2011 TSX vehicles for continued high oil consumption after having service…
- 10108711Apr 2, 2015Dealer message - Today, April 2, 2015, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for some 2009-2011 TSX vehicles for continued high oil consumption after having service…
- 10051922Feb 15, 2013Acura: software update to improve fuel injector and vtc timing.
- 10039532Feb 15, 2013Honda: information on updating control modules on the acura. *rm updated on 4/19/2013.
- 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.
- 10041344Oct 22, 2011Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The fuel injector and vtc timing at cold start may create deposits on the oil control rings that could cause…
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 2009 Acura TSX
27 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsBody and structure
7 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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