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Acura TSX CU2

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

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Body Variants

The Acura TSX CU2 is available as Sedan and Wagon — choose your body type for specific insurance data:

Generations

Engine Overview

The Acura TSX CU2 is available with one engine variant at 152 hp.

2.4L I4 · Petrol· 200 PS
2009 2014

Honda K24 — one of the most reliable four-cylinders ever built. VTC rattle on cold start is normal at higher mileage. Chain-driven, no belt. 400,000 km examples documented.

  • ! VTC Actuator Cold-Start Rattle from 160,000 km

    Variable timing control actuator produces metallic rattle for 1-3 seconds on cold start due to oil pressure loss during shutdown.

    Symptoms: Brief metallic rattle on cold start, disappears when oil pressure builds
    300–800 $
    Ad VTC actuator K24 TSX14310-RAA-A01
NHTSA Owner Complaints
Below average
370 complaints · 2009–2014
  1. 01 Steering
    145 ⚠ 6
  2. 02 Airbags
    70 ⚠ 10
  3. 03 Brakes
    61 ⚠ 4
  4. 04 Electrical
    34 ⚠ 1
  5. 05 Engine
    28

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Steering (145 complaints)
⚠ Airbags (70 complaints)
⚠ Brakes (61 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-04

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Known Problems and Issues +

A total of 1 weaknesses have been documented for the Acura TSX CU2 (2009–2014). Considered reliable: K24 (2.4L I4).

What to watch out for with the Acura TSX? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Acura TSX CU2 have? +
The Acura TSX CU2 has 1 known engine weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Acura TSX CU2? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Good choice: K24 (2.4L I4). The most reliable engine is the K24 (2.4L I4) with the lowest risk score. The most fun to drive is the K24 (2.4L I4).
Which Acura TSX CU2 engine is the most reliable? +
The {code} ({displacement}) is the most reliable engine in the Acura TSX CU2. It has the lowest risk score of all available engines and is rated "Good Choice". However, there are 1 known weaknesses to be aware of.
Which Acura TSX CU2 engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Acura TSX CU2 — rated: "Decent". {description} 201 hp, manual, also available as wagon. The K24 is one of the best four-cylinders ever. VTC rattle on cold start at higher mileage.
Is the Acura TSX CU2 worth buying used? +
The Acura TSX CU2 is a good choice as a used car — 1 of 1 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.
What horsepower variants are available for the Acura TSX CU2? +
The Acura TSX CU2 is available with engine variants from 152 to 211 hp. Petrol: K24 (2.4L I4).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee