2010 Acura TSX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,675miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Acura TSX, 8% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,675 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“My husband and I purchased a 2010 Acura TSX with approximately 50 miles on the odometer. When the vehicle reached 350 miles the left front started knocking very badly we took it to Acura of columbus where we purchased the vehicle and made a service appt. We took the car in and they tightened things up they stated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10356072, filed 2010-09, 350 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Acura TSX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 62 MPH in rainy weather, he lost control of the steering and crashed into a guard rail. The vehicle continued to swerve and then crashed into a guard rail for the second time. The contact sustained a cracked rib and the front passenger sustained whip lash injuries. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The contact stated that prior to the crash, the vehicle was taken to the dealer because he noticed that the vehicle would wobble abnormally. …”
NHTSA complaint #10538476, filed 2013-09, 41,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Acura TSX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the power steering would suddenly fail causing the contact to use an excessive force to steer the vehicle. The power steering failure, brake system, and a yellow (unsure of its meaning) warning lights had been illuminated. At times when the failure occurred, the contact would have to pull over and turn off the vehicle, after waiting a while and turning the vehicle back on the warning would no longer be illuminated and the power steering would activate. …”
NHTSA complaint #11625244, filed 2024-11Related service bulletins
- 10084223Apr 29, 2016Service bulletin - replace the steering wheel when a clicking noise is heard during turning of the steering wheel . The steering wheel tab that engages the steering wheel angle…
- 10129489Mar 14, 2014Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the…
- 10129493Mar 13, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front…
- 10129523Feb 27, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front…
- 10129817Feb 12, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front…
- 10141153Jan 29, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front…
- 10047206Oct 27, 2012Acura: steering wheel makes clicking noises, that may be caused by burrs within steering angle sensor assembly intermittently bind, on upper steering column. Model 2010-2012 tsx…
- 10037327Nov 17, 2010Acura: when turning the steering wheel there is a popping or clicking noise. Likely from a bearing problem.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 19 | 58% |
| 2012 | 100 | 75% |
| 2011 | 18 | 40% |
| 2010 | 5 | 8% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 17 | 50% |
| 2007 | 15 | 68% |
| 2006 | 24 | 48% |
| 2005 | 7 | 14% |
| 2004 | 14 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2010 Acura TSX
20 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
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