Crash Test Rating
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MPG (up to)
21 City / 30 HWY
Horsepower
201
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Melissa S
Keep up with the recommended maintenance and it will last a very long time.
My 2009 Acura tsx has 135, 000 miles and I have never had any problems with it. Besides regular oil changes, maintenance is recommended a 100, 00 miles to keep it running well. It is a very reliable vehicle and handles well in the snow. It is a very comfortable car, but there will be limited legroom in the passenger seat if you have a rear facing car seat behind it. Trunk is very big!
accountCircle Brittany Q
A good dependable car that's affordable.
I love everything about my Acura low maintenance. Good gas mileage. I like the design of the car.
accountCircle Lori Q
My car is great in gas and has never left me.
I like the ease of driving it and the gas mileage. I also like the reliability of the car. I do not have any complaints. I love the car.
accountCircle Brenda R
Navigation and bluetooth is awesome
My car is very reliable and it goes really fast when I need it to and goes really slow when I hit the breaks. It makes a weird noise when I start it though.
accountCircle Mike T
Solid, reliable, fun to drive car
Very reliable vehicle. I've put over 60k miles on it and only done routine maintenance. It is certainly compact and overly roomy, especially in the back seat, but we rarely have more than two people in the car anyway. A real joy to drive. I do wish the nav system stayed on all the time and that they reverse camera video was brighter on the screen during the day. Overall a solid car.
accountCircle Joanne S
Title: Why should I buy an Acura?
I love my Acura TSX because it is a good heavy car with many extras such as heated seats, moon/sunroof, Bose sound system, leather seats, and great A/C and heat. The car has over 100,000 miles and has not caused me any trouble that forced me to put out a large amount of cash, just the usual oil changes and tires. It is the most comfortable car for driving long distances and/or city driving. Along with all of it's pluses, the Acura maintains its value for many years. If you are looking for a low maintenance vehicle that keeps its value as well as comfortable - you have to buy Acura!
accountCircle Gloria T
Great Tech Package, has all the bells & whistles
Love how fast my car picks up speed and how smooth it is to drive. Has a navigation system, Sirius radio, heated seats, Bluetooth, power everything and too many tech details to include. Acura is a great luxury car for less. Downside, after 7 years leather started to come apart on seats and doors. Position of Navigation screen makes it hard to see in the sun.
accountCircle Bob S
Incredibly reliable vehicle
Great vehicle. Would highly recommend to a multitude of my fellow driving companions looking for value

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Vinicius s
Is a comfortable car, fancy for the year(2009) the sound quality is amazing.
Is a good car, but the maintenance is expensive, all the time need to do the oil change, is no a car to stay so long.

Acura TSX Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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201 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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201 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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2009 Acura TSX Owner Reviews

4.63
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5 stars 65%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 2%
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1 star 0%
accountCircle Rose T on March 26, 2021
Good mileage, no issues and a good looking car
My car gets great mileage, and is very comfortable. Nothing has gone wrong with it. It's a very nice car. It's my daily driver and I never have to worry about it not starting. The only thing is the brake Pedal gets soft when pressed and then goes back to normal. It doesn't always happen just once in awhile. There's not much road noise and drives straight. The Bluetooth was hard to set up but I just googled it. I like the big screen for the maps. I have aftermarket headlights on it and they work great. The factory tint on it is nice and makes the car look good. The body lines on the car I like as well. It has a backup camera on it and works great. Sitting in the back seat is very comfortable and fits a car seat well. The trunk has plenty of room.
accountCircle Vinicius s on March 18, 2021
Is a comfortable car, fancy for the year(2009) the sound quality is amazing.
Is a good car, but the maintenance is expensive, all the time need to do the oil change, is no a car to stay so long.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Joshua C.

The Gas mileage is pretty good. It is about the average for a sedan class vehicle. The Acceleration is great. The car speeds up in a second as much as necessary. It is Fun to drive and the handling is very smooth. The built in entertainment system is phenomenal. It comes with Bose speakers and a Bluetooth radio.

likeFilled Stacy D.

The car has tight steering, good stereo system, easy to use navigation, reliable car, and smooth driving. On the smaller end so easy to park and the rear view camera helps with that as well. Mirrors move automatically when parallel parking.

likeFilled Deb F.

Quick acceleration. Turns well. Luxury. Leather interior. Nice exterior look. Inside is done well. Great gas mileage. Great for long mileage trips. Radio sound is nice. Heated seats. Electric doors and windows.

likeFilled Jeremy F.

Fast and safe and child proven safety. Love the module and the interior and exterior of the car. I can easily fit my family. My wife also drives and loves the car. By all means I have not had an issue with this car only the fact that some parts are pretty expensive.

likeFilled Katie Y.

It goes fast very fast and is reliable. It has good safety features and I like the wheels it has. I like the interior and exterior of it. Overall, the vehicle is very good for the price it is. I would recommend this to my friends.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Joshua C.

I would say the cons are few but there is not a lot of space in the back seat. I am about 6 foot tall and when I have my seat set up comfortably there is little room in the seat behind me. Other than that there is not anything I view negatively.

dislikeFilled Stacy D.

I do not see any cons to the vehicle. I have enjoyed this car the entire time I have owned it. Would not change anything about it. Actually did not buy a new version from Acura because I liked this one better.

dislikeFilled Deb F.

Rides a little rough, not a smooth ride. Little compact. Trunk is not very big so makes it difficult to pack anything large. Does not have a travel screen or backup camera. Does not have blind spot warning.

dislikeFilled Jeremy F.

Expensive car parts and the when it breaks down I have to find a mechanic to fix it. I have been getting lessons on how to repair my car in case in the future it is gets messed up or worse. Car is good just expensive car parts.

dislikeFilled Katie Y.

The cons are that the vehicle are that it needs a lot of maintenance. Also, it does not perform that well on the freeway and needs to be proceeded with caution. Overall, I still recommend this vehicle even with its flaws.

Ranks #6 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2009 Acura TSX has an average owner rating of 4.63 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 17 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Ranks #3 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Acura TSX has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #3 of 17 other Luxury Small Cars.

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36 MPG
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Is The 2009 Acura TSX A Good Car?

The 2009 Acura TSX tech package is a very good vehicle. It has a sunroof, navigation system, heated seats.
Jennifer C.
I love it. It's a super vehicle. Sharp looking and drives excellent. Base end model but has all the luxury features.
Laura K.
Yes - it is reliable and handles very well. I feel safe driving it anywhere. It also has over 170,000 miles with minimal issues.
Jamie D.
Yes it is a good vehicle, it is a reliable vehicle and is fully loaded and equipped with latest technology including navigation system
emma M.
It is a great car. Very little work ever needed. Hope to upgrade soon to a much newer model. Bought it used
Rhonda L.

How Reliable Is The 2009 Acura TSX?

I have not had any problems with the 2009 Acura tech package. Everything is going smoothly. I have never had any major problems. It is a reliable car.
Jennifer C.
It has been very reliable. I do regular oil changes and brakes or tires as needed. It has been super reliable and it's only a 4 cylinder engine so I get good gas mileage.
Laura K.
Absolutely. There are very few problems that we have encountered in the last 10 or so years. Overall, we have had a transmission issue and a starter problem. Nothing has been too expensive to fix.
Karen B.
2009 Acura TSX is very much reliable. It is a sport model edition. Acura TSX does not have any problems. It rides smooth and is safe.
John H.
No problems at all so far. Just regular maintenance such as oil changes, brakes, headlight, wiring etc.
Cassie C.

Is The 2009 Acura TSX A Good Value?

I bought my car back in 2009, new. I spent 32,000 on it and feel it is worth every penny. I would buy the car again if I had the choice.
Jennifer C.
I bought it used in 2012. I believe we got a fair deal on the car and the upgraded model already included the tech package. This was a bonus for us at the time of the purchase and has been a great... Read More
Laura K.
It cost around $20,000 to start. It is a luxury vehicle, so priced higher, but it has some great upgrades and feels like a luxury vehicle when you drive it.
Gerardo C.
2009 Acura TSX cost approximately $10,500. It is a very good value, very reliable, safe, fully loaded and lasts for many years to come.
Faye A.
Paid approximately $12,000 about four years ago. I am not sure what the current value is but I'm guessing around $6000.
Steven A.

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How to connect bluetooth to acura tsx 2009?

Answer: Connecting to bluetooth in your 2009 Acura TSX is easy, and will take only 10 to 12 minutes of your time. First, go to the driver's side of your vehicle, and get inside. Next, check the settings menu in your...

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