2012 Acura TSX steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 100 complaints for the 2012 Acura TSX, 63% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 100 63% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 85 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 36 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 20 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 85 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
I had an accident in the snow and slid into the guardrail while turning. Not much body damage, but the steering completely locked. Was stuck in the road for 2 hours with the police having to block off around me. Had it towed to my mechanic. He could not do anything with it because he said it was electrical and could not clear the code that was coming up and needed to go the dealership.had to have it towed to the dealership. They are replacing the steering.
I had just pulled into a parking space and my check power steering system light came on. I was no longer able to turn the wheel, and therefore, drive the car. I had to have my car towed and was told I needed a new eps system to the tune of $1,550! This has been a very common problem with this vehicle and I feel it should have been recalled! Fortunately, for me, I was not driving while it happened. So many others have had this happen while driving, which is extremely dangerous!
Other problems reported for the 2012 Acura TSX
- Electrical system 16 complaints