2007 Acura TSXProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2007 Acura TSX, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2007 Acura TSX

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 15, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Acura TSX has problems

22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering150
Electrical system30
Power train20
Service brakes21
Engine and engine cooling20
Suspension10
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Structure11
1 other systems11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2007 Acura TSX recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 10V-174 · Apr 29, 2010 · 167,255 vehicles

Risk. OIL LEAKING ONTO A HOT EXHAUST PIPE WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND A BURNING SMELL, AND COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Acura.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other TSX year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the TSX median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Acura TSX safety ratings

2007 Acura TSX 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2007 Acura TSX frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2007 Acura TSX side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What TSX owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2007 Acura TSX. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic,…
Complaint 11546633 · Sep 26, 2023 · 126,250 miles
Power steering rack and pinion leaked and was replaced with an Acura remanufactured part. A few years later it is leaking again.
Complaint 11464564 · May 13, 2022
Power steering makes an extreme screeching sound and Honda Dealership in Eau Claire, WI, says they cannot perform the recalls, and that I have to go to Acura, which is 2 hours away from me and cannot get there. I feel that Honda in eau claire should be able to do it.
Complaint 11421921 · Jun 22, 2021

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