2011 Acura TSX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 40%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Acura TSX, 40% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,250 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering system fails intermittently. Eps warning light comes on and the car becomes uncontrollable in the highway and very hard to maneuver in the parking lot. This is extremely scary situation. I was glad I was able to exit the freeway and stop the car at a safe location. Electronic power steering module (eps) is failing.”
NHTSA complaint #11241037, filed 2019-08, 105,000 miles“Check power steering system warning light came on after being parked for 9 hours in a parking deck at work. As I was getting off work I placed my key in the ignition and that's when the light appeared. I took the key out and let the car sit for a while about 20 minutes and started the car again,but it did the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #11131851, filed 2018-09, 118,000 miles“While driving and almost ending up in a accident to where I could injury myself or someone else my car immediately said check power steering and the steering wheel locked as well then the dealership chargers 1500.00 just not safe and over priced repair to something that gives you know warning.”
NHTSA complaint #11156029, filed 2018-12, 193,123 miles“Got my eps system replaced about 1 years ago paid 1300 to fix now it seems to be a known issue recently my steering gets hard some days and other days its smooth dont know what to do I cant afford another 1300 for something that is know to be failing”
NHTSA complaint #11242378, filed 2019-08, 98,000 miles“Steering wheel clicks when I turn and when I start my car up after letting it sit for a couple of hours, it makes a rattle sound in the engine. The rattle sound is the sound a engine make when the oil is low or not getting to the pistons.”
NHTSA complaint #11083735, filed 2018-04, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164151Aug 20, 2019Owner Notification Letter - The vehicle's steering may feel heavier than normal - or is hard to turn - particularly when the vehicle is not moving because of an electric power…
- 10163163Jul 11, 2019"Dealer Message - On April 19, 2019, Acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2012-14 Acura TL vehicles to address a concern with the electric power steering (EPS)…
- 10163140Jul 11, 2019Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the EPS (electric power steering) control unit to 15 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles.
- 10161252Jun 1, 2019"Dealer Message - On April 19, 2019, Acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2012-14 Acura TL vehicles to address a concern with the electric power steering (EPS)…
- 10160920May 31, 2019Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the EPS (electric power steering) control unit to 15 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles.
- 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…
- 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…
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 2011 Acura TSX
11 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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