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2009 Acura TSX brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 24 complaints for the 2009 Acura TSX, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
24 21% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
21,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When brakes problems show up

Brakes complaints by mileage, 2009 Acura TSX Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 21,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 9 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 10 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 2 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 1 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 0 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 0 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 21,000 miles
Based on 23 complaints that include mileage. 91% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles9
20k to 40k miles10
40k to 60k miles2
60k to 80k miles1
80k to 100k miles0
100k to 120k miles0
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 23 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 21,000 miles, and 91% were reported before 60,000 miles.

None of the brakes complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 acura tsx. He states that while braking he heard screeching and grinding noises.this has been occurring for 2 weeks now. The dealer was contacted and they stated that it was a premature wear. The contact is concerned about the safety risk. The brake pads were replaced at the owners expense at $232.94 dollars.the contact states that this is a premature brake issue.the failure mileage was 13535 and current mileage was 13600. Updated 2/22/10 updated 06/01/10.

Reported at 13,353 miles, January 2010

1. Excessive brake pad wear was noted on inboard side of rear brakes during routine service (at 21,000 miles). 2. Pads were replaced by dealer.

Reported at 21,301 miles, May 2010

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