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Acura TSX

10 model years from 2005 to 2014, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Acura TSX
Pictured: 2010 Acura TSX -- 03-15-2010. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2005–2014
Class
Compact Cars
Latest engines
2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
Best MPG
23–25 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
9 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2012 (136)
Interest
6,689 Wikipedia views / 30 days

The 2014 TSX in brief

The 2014 Acura TSX is a compact car offered with 2 engines (2.4L 4-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 186 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,406 lb (4dr Sedan FWD Tech Package/Premium).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway), 5% worse than the 2014 compact car average of 26.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,300 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.

The Acura TSX has 10 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2014.

Its most efficient year was 2014 at 25 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 23 to 25 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the steering (192), air bags (74), electrical system (38).

2011 has the most recalls (7); all years together count 9 campaigns and 382 owner complaints.

How the 2005 TSX compares

The 2005 Acura TSX is a compact car offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 183 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,230 lb.

About the Acura TSX

The Acura TSX is a compact executive car manufactured by Honda and sold through its Acura division from the 2004 to 2014 model years. The TSX spanned two generations, both derived from the corresponding Japanese/European versions of the Honda Accord, which were more compact and sporting-oriented than their larger North American counterpart. The latter Accord platform was also used for the Acura TL, which slotted above the TSX in Acura's lineup. All TSXs were built in Sayama, Saitama, Japan.

From the Wikipedia article "Acura TSX", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2014 TSX pros & cons

Full 2014 details →

What's good

Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

TSX changes by model year

  1. 2010
    • Engine added: 3.5L 6-cyl
  2. 2009
    • New body dimensions: 3.1 in longer, wheelbase +2.0 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
    • Best combined MPG up from 23 to 25

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 10 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20142.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl25 MPG186.2 in3,406 lbNot rated37
20132.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl25 MPG186.2 in3,406 lbNot rated431
20122.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl25 MPG186.2 in3,406 lbNot rated6136
20112.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl25 MPG186.2 in3,406 lbNot rated746
20102.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl25 MPG186.2 in3,406 lbNot rated737
20092.4L 4-cyl25 MPG186.2 in3,406 lbNot rated646
20082.4L 4-cyl23 MPG183.1 in3,281 lbNot rated215
20072.4L 4-cyl23 MPG183.1 in3,281 lbNot rated215
20062.4L 4-cyl23 MPG183.1 in3,281 lbNot rated228
20052.4L 4-cyl23 MPG183.1 in3,230 lbNot rated221
Best combined MPG by model year — Acura TSX
2005: 23 MPG2006: 23 MPG2007: 23 MPG2008: 23 MPG2009: 25 MPG2010: 25 MPG2011: 25 MPG2012: 25 MPG2013: 25 MPG2014: 25 MPG20052007200920112013max 25 MPG

Alternatives to the 2014 TSX

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2014 BMW 3 Series36 MPGNot rated0
2014 BMW 5 Series30 MPGNot rated0
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class26 MPGNot rated0
2014 Lexus IS24 MPGNot rated4
2014 Audi A426 MPGNot rated4
2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class25 MPGNot rated0

Most common owner-reported problems

Steering192
Air Bags74
Electrical System38
Service Brakes32
Engine31
Unknown Or Other17
Structure › Body11
Power Train7
Owner complaints by model year — Acura TSX
2005: 212006: 282007: 152008: 152009: 462010: 372011: 462012: 1362013: 312014: 720052007200920112013max 136
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Acura. How we calculate this →