2009 Acura TSX vs 2009 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Acura TSX | 2009 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 91 | 720 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 101 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 47 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 20–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 23,370 mi | 36,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TSX | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 160 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 142 |
| Engine | 11 | 111 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 51 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 43 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 29 |
| Power Train | 4 | 35 |
| Steering | 4 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 26 |
| Oil consumption | 6 | 50 |
| Stalling | 0 | 40 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 31 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 24 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 15 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 13 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 11 |
2009 Acura TSX
2009 Honda Accord
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.