Acura

TSX

Compact Cars · model years 2010 to 2014

Includes TSX and TSX Wagon as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2014. complaints: 7, below this model's typical 45; recalls: 3, below this model's typical 6.

Worst year: 2012. complaints: 132, about 2.9x this model's typical 45; recalls: 6, in line with this model's typical 6.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Acura TSX
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2010	3Gas	23	280	$3,350	7	63	0	AIR BAGS 23%, SERVICE BRAKES 12%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%
complaints: 63, about 1.9x this model's typical 34 recalls: 7, above this model's typical 6 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 Score: 35 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	4Gas	24	201	$3,200	7	45	0	STEERING 35%, AIR BAGS 21%, SERVICE BRAKES 14%
complaints: 45, in line with this model's typical 45 recalls: 7, above this model's typical 6 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 66 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	4Gas	24	201	$3,200	6	132	1	STEERING 63%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%, SERVICE BRAKES 6%
complaints: 132, about 2.9x this model's typical 45 recalls: 6, in line with this model's typical 6 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 14 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	4Gas	24	201	$3,200	4	33	1	STEERING 48%, AIR BAGS 13%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%
complaints: 33, below this model's typical 45 recalls: 4, below this model's typical 6 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 75 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.8 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	4Gas	24	201	$3,200	3	7	1	SERVICE BRAKES 38%, ENGINE 25%, AIR BAGS 13%
complaints: 7, below this model's typical 45 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 6 Score: 88 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 23 to 2014: 24

Owner complaints2010: 63 to 2014: 7

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Acura TSX to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.