Acura TSX First generation (CL9) - Facelift (2006 - 2008)

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First generation (CL9) - Facelift of Acura TSX has been in production since 2006 by 2008.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. First generation (CL9) - Facelift is longer than the previous generation by 0.2 inches . The weight of the car has increased by 27 lbs.
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Acura TSX First generation (CL9) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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Body style | Sedan, Wagon |
Engine options | K24A2, 2.4L I-4, 197 HP, 166 lb/ft |
Length | 183.4 - 183.5 in |
Width | 69.40 in |
Height | 57.30 in |
Wheelbase | 105.10 in |
Curb weight | 3257.00 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front hip room | 54.40 in |
Rear hip room | 54.40 in |
Front Headroom | 37.80 in |
Rear Headroom | 37.30 in |
Front shoulder room | 55.40 in |
Rear shoulder room | 53.50 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 17.10 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 19 - 22/28 - 30 |
Payload capacity | 850 lb |
Towing capacity | 1000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 7.20 sec |
¼ mile time | 15.60 sec |
Acura TSX Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Acura TSX First generation (CL9) - Facelift production period from 2006 to 2008 drivers have reported 85 complaints. The most common problems are STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES.
Model Year | Complaints |
2008 TSX |
30
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2007 TSX |
14
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2006 TSX |
41
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
STEERING vehicle suspension bushing in front lower control arm and front sway bar wear quickly and create metal to metal contact.... |
41
~ 89255 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle shut down in the middle of a 6-lane divided roadway. the check engine light was lit and the car... |
9
~ 71303 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES brakes have worn considerably over the last 10 000 miles. i purchased the vehicle 'certified pre-owned' in may 2011. now... |
7
~ 80343 miles |
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2008 acura tsx. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. the... |
5
~ 98800 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2008 acura tsx. whenever the contact engages the brakes the vehicle pulls to the right. he... |
5
~ 14764 miles |
TIRES bad brakes. i had a 2006 acura tl and i traded it in for a 2008 acura tl. the brakes... |
3
~ 16682 miles |
SEATS driver's side seat rails squeak badly. acura needs a tsb to get this problem fixed quickly. should not have this... |
3
~ 1182 miles |
POWER TRAIN the car had not given me any warning or nothing. driving fine down the highway one day going about 45... |
2
~ 123085 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL takata inflator have the warning light on and we drive scared and we pay some money for fixing but no |
2
~ 33 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2006 acura tsx. the contact stated that the power steering fluid was leaking. in addition... |
2
~ 63117 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER power steering has been affected due to defective rack and pinion. car pulls to the right and poses a safety... |
2
~ 75000 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the drivers side door locking mechanism has failed and the remote and the key both won't work. i couldn't get... |
2
~ 58500 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING acura tsx drivers side headlight assembly defect in seal cauing condensation and parts to short not work. *tr... |
2
~ 67500 miles |
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING 2007 acura tsx. consumer states that there is a recall for a power steering fluid leak. consumer states there is... |
2
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SUSPENSION vehicle suspension bushing in front lower control arm and front sway bar wear quickly and create metal to metal contact.... |
2
~ 75000 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES brand new acura tl 2008 model. the rear left tire went flat without cause. i called the manufacturer they told... |
2
~ 25023 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE to whom it may concern i am an owner of a 1999 model acura tl ' i bought it brand... |
2
~ 52049 miles |
SEAT BELTS on approximately 03.01.06 the following problems arose: rattling from the passenger seat near the armrest cracking/popping/buzzing from the front drivers... |
2
~ 4659 miles |
ENGINE my car has been stalling during various speeds which almost caused an accident on several occasion. after stalling i am... |
1
~ 60000 miles |
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2007 acura tsx. while driving approximately 60 mph the power steering seized without warning. the... |
1
~ 120000 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have a 2007 acura tsx automatic and the transmission makes a clicking noise whenever you come to a complete... |
1
~ 31000 miles |
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS side curtain and seat airbags deployed while driving on highway with no impact to car. *tr... |
1
~ 88090 miles |
STRUCTURE 2008 acura tsx--there is no coverage in the lower console area from the leading edge of pedal to the end... |
1
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REAR > SUSPENSION bought a used 2006 acura tsx at an auto auction in december 2008. i noticed the tires were worn unevenly... |
1
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WHEELS brand new acura tl 2008 model. the rear left tire went flat without cause. i called the manufacturer they told... |
1
~ 1350 miles |
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY to whom it may concern i am an owner of a 1999 model acura tl ' i bought it brand... |
1
~ 500 miles |
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC bad brakes. i had a 2006 acura tl and i traded it in for a 2008 acura tl. the brakes... |
1
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MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT bad brakes. i had a 2006 acura tl and i traded it in for a 2008 acura tl. the brakes... |
1
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FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE rattling sound at the steering wheel column/dashboard area. i had my car for about 5 months now and i had... |
1
~ 5600 miles |
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY faulty windshield wiper that chatters and makes loud noise. *tr... |
1
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12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2006 acura tsx was purchased with an existing electrical problem. *tr... |
1
~ 15000 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1st incident: the front brakes went out. i had them checked twice before the dealer replaced them. they reported they... |
1
~ 8318 miles |
PARKING BRAKE newly purchased (approximately 1000 miles on odometer) 2006 acura tsx 6 speed manual shift was parked on slight hill in... |
1
~ 1000 miles |
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS drivers seat squeaks and creaks when weight shifts. this is most noticeable when making left turns. there are 7 pages... |
1
~ 500 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Acura TSX and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Acura TSX to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex ...
- All new Free-style flexible design
- 10 pieces super bright 3W each eagle eye LED lights (30W total)
- Each LED light is measured at 0.94" in diameter and 1.00" in length
- Free style mounting to bumper...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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All-Fit Automotive 2.5 Inch Universal Bu...
- ✔️ Protect your bumper from scrapes; OEM grade lip is made in the USA and does not rip or tear
- ✔️ The strongest bumper lip you can buy; Heavy duty material offers excellent protection
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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Xotic Tech 29" Side Skirt Extension Spli...
- [Model] - One whole piece direct fit for most of the cars
- [Material] - Made of high grade gloss black PP material enough to prevent cracking with gloss powder-coated finish with an easy bolt-on underneath...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Xotic Tech Carbon Fiber Style Car Wheel ...
- 4 pieces of Carbon Fiber Texture Car Wheel Eyebrow Protector Arch Trim.
- Made of premium soft rubber with black carbon fiber pattern paint, flexible, waterproof and durable.
- These car wheel lip arch strips will protect...
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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TOUREN TR60 3260 Wheel 17X7.5 5X100/5X11...
- Touren Employs The Most Advanced Engineering In All Of Our Wheels
- Our Meticulous Standards Deliver The Highest Quality And Performance For Your Vehicle
- Vivid Finishes Create Tasteful Looks With Stylish Appeal; Our Lifetime Warranty Is...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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OE Wheels LLC 17 inch Rim Fits Acura TL ...
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 8543646
- Lifetime structural, one year face finish warranty.
- Center cap included, factory center cap will interchange
- Lugs/Bolts/Locks/TPMS are NOT Included.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Compatible, Click "See more product details"...
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TOUREN TR60 Matte Black/Machined Ring Wh...
- Matte Black/Machined Ring Finish
- 17x7.5 Size, 42 Offset
- Formed with a fierce 14-spoke mesh pattern that lets your brake system show through
- Topped off with a matching Touren center cap
- Made from aluminum for weight...
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Raceline Wheels 131B EVO Wheel Black 18X...
- RACELINE EVO WHEELS: These passenger car wheels are built with a race Inspired 7 Spoke designed constructed out of heavy-duty A365 Aluminum.
- FLUSH FACE SPOKE designed: Flush face spoke designed accentuates wheel diameter. Raceline automotive...
Coilovers
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ANGLEWIDE Adjustable Height Coilovers St...
- COMPAITLBE VEHICLES - Fit for 2004-2008 for Acura TSX /2003-2007 for Honda for Accord, Front 10KG/mm, Rear 5KG/mm
- GOOD HANDLING - Some enthusiasts point to improved handling with coilovers as opposed to some of the...
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Coilover Struts Spring Shocks Adjustable...
- APPLICABILITY: the coilover suspension struts fit for 2004-2008 for Acura TSX /2003-2007 for Honda for Accord - Blue. Professional installation recommended.
- ADJUSTABLE PERforMANCE: Front 10KG/mm, Rear 5KG/mm. The Coilover Struts is able to Independently adjust...
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Coilover Struts Spring Shocks Adjustable...
- APPLICABILITY: the coilover suspension struts fit for 2004-2008 for Acura TSX /2003-2007 for Honda for Accord - Golden. Front 10KG/mm, Rear 5KG/mm. Professional installation recommended.
- ADJUSTABLE PERforMANCE: The Coilover Struts is able to Independently adjust...
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MOSTPLUS Full Coilovers Struts Compatibl...
- [Application] --- Compatible with 2004-2008 Acura TSX; Compatible with 2003-2007 Honda Accord.[ NOTE: These Coilovers Strut will "Lowering your car" about 5~10CM, DOES NOT keep to Original Ride Height ]
- [Spring Rate] --- Front: 10kg/mm...
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Rev9 R9-HS2-037_2 Hyper-Street II Coilov...
- Compatible With Acura TSX (CL9) 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
- Spring Rate: Front - 12 kg/mm (672 lbs/inch) | Rear - 8 kg/mm (448lbs/inch) // Top Mount: Yes, Standard Top Mount | Yes, Standard Top...
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Coilover Struts Spring Shocks Adjustable...
- APPLICABILITY: the coilover suspension struts fit for 2004-2008 for Acura TSX /2003-2007 for Honda for Accord - Green. Professional installation recommended.
- ADJUSTABLE PERforMANCE: Front 10KG/mm, Rear 5KG/mm. The Coilover Struts is able to Independently adjust...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...

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