Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
22 City / 30 HWY
Horsepower
201
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Marsha W
She's fun to drive and has been really reliable.
I love my car. I don't really have any complaints. She's easy to maintain and very reliable.
accountCircle Nicole K
2011 Acura LSX gets great gas mileage, and is very easy and fun to drive. I would recommend to anyone looking for a nice, reliable vehicle
I love my 2011 Acura LSX. It's very reliable, drives very nice. Has a lot of power. Leather interior, sunroof, Cd/auxiliary capabilities. Bluetooth available. Has great gas mileage. No major repairs on it since I've had it. Very roomy, big back seat and a lot of room in the trunk.
accountCircle Brenna L
Great car! Reliable, comfortable, and sporty.
I love my car! I think it is very comfortable for the driver and drives well. It is not as comfortable for passengers, especially in the back seat, it can be a little squishy. I enjoy the look on the car both exterior and interior, the materials seem high quality and it is very sporty. I have only had one small issue with the ignition in the 5 years I have owned the car, I think it is very reliable and durable. The car has tons of features like navigation system and voice commands. The sound system is great too!
accountCircle Michelle T
Acura TSX. One of a kind.
Smooth ride, easy to steer sporty looking and an eye catcher. Cool look, see very few like it. Perfect size for our family. Have plenty of cargo space for groceries. Sturdy built. Love the heated seats and leather seats. Love the color and the sunroof with navigation.
accountCircle AcuraTSX2011
Best car I ever owned
Yeah I got a 2011 TSX it's awesome got a short super cold air intake it loves to take off and if most you owners didn't know if all your windows are up and it's a hot day take your key fob click the unlocked the button 2 times and on the second time hold it down all your windows and sunroof will open until you release the button pretty cool option and the passenger side mirror that drops when in reverse when the mirror button is in the centre position and I see a lot of people saying they don't like where it takes premium I use regular and throw in a octane boost once a month on a full tank even without the octane boost it runs fine I ran it with premium then tried regular not much of a difference and if your looking to get rims what I did to keep the facotory wheels I went to a rim shop got them refinished and painted to my liking turned out awesome.. Anyway keep on TSX'n on
accountCircle Talina N
The all-Acura! The TSX is one of the best makes and will not disappoint!
Great sound system. Really Acura has put all the bells in the TSX, an all around great car for those that love the best at a price above the rest.... The Acura TSX sport wagon is stylish with a good ride and great tech features. Reliable, comfortable, and roomy.
accountCircle Monica Y
I like that it's made by Honda and somewhat of a luxury vehicle.
Love the heated seats. I love the sedan style and premium features. I wish there was more space in the backseat for kids.
accountCircle Tia M
Acura the best of the best
The only problems I've had with the vehicle is the tire pressure. The car is reliable and is good on gas, however it does take premium gas and synthetic oil. The best feature the car has is the back camera which helps with the driver reversing. It does not have a blind spot sensor which is a little inconvenient, but other than that the car is very reliable and comfortable.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle james M
Don't buy it ... The engine is junk
The engine consumes oil in between oil changes. The issue is known about by Honda and they wont do anything about it unless is consumes more than a quart /1000 miles. Also when starting cold it rattles in engine compartment.. Timing chain and or variable valve timing sprocket issue.
accountCircle Robyn R
Reliable Acura with stylish features.
My car has been pretty reliable over the past 5 years. It is stylish and semi-compact. Good on gas and roomie enough for my two big dogs. My Acura has a pretty decent sound system, nice dark grey leather interior. Exterior paint is a beautiful silver-bluish color.
accountCircle Niels V
The car is a head turner for sure.
The car is really fast and has good acceleration. I have some issues with the tires multiple times but other than that a very reliable car. The transmission is very smooth, engine has never failed me and the traction to the road is exceptional. The only downside for me is that the exhaust is a little too loud.
accountCircle Maido M
Reliable vehicle, would recommend.
It runs well, I have had it for years and haven't encountered any problems with it thus far. It is a very trustworthy car, I use it daily for commuting to work and longer trips, such as road trips. The mileage is decent as well. I plan on using it for many years to come.
accountCircle Stephanie L
Sporty family car that is practicable and affordable
I haven't had any problems so far. I like the look of the car and the interior is stylish and comfortable. The trunk is very spacious and it's a good looking family car for road trips or getting groceries. Lots of legroom in back. I get about 23 miles per gallon.
accountCircle Jonathan H
The understanding of a great car.
My car drives well is well equip great on gas. I love the stereo system. I love the overall experience the car gives. The anti lock brakes help you to drop on a dime, as well as durability of the overall car plus this car is a great gas saver and the car has a very good take off.
accountCircle kim D
My car is light black and leather seats. Nice screen for GPS and stuff.
I do not like the leather seating. Maybe a better stereo system. I like how smooth it rides and the feel safe vibe. I'd put seat warmers for the back seat for the passengers in the back. Maybe more places to charge your phone for the passengers in the back.
accountCircle Yolanda C
Acura's are losing their appeal.
The inside seats are wearing, the car is not made as other acura's as others I have purchased. The car is not as comfortable and reliable on the road. I have had more repairs on this car than the others. The attractiveness of the car is also lacking. There is also wearing on the outside of the car than I think is too soon based on the age of the vehicle.

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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Base Wagon
201 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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Base Sport
201 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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Tech Pkg Wagon
201 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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Tech Pkg Sport
201 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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2011 Acura TSX Owner Reviews

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5 stars 48%
4 stars 35%
3 stars 15%
2 stars 2%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Niels V on March 11, 2021
The car is a head turner for sure.
The car is really fast and has good acceleration. I have some issues with the tires multiple times but other than that a very reliable car. The transmission is very smooth, engine has never failed me and the traction to the road is exceptional. The only downside for me is that the exhaust is a little too loud.
accountCircle Brittany B on March 8, 2021
That it is very safe and reliable.
I love everything about my vehicle. When I first got my car it came with everything I wanted on my Wishlist so I am very happy! The only thing I wish I thought of was a reverse camera but now I know what to add for my next car Wishlist!.

Ranks #12 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2011 Acura TSX has an average owner rating of 4.33 out of 5 which ranks it #12 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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4.78
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4.64
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4.28

Ranks #3 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Acura TSX has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #3 of 18 other Luxury Small Cars.

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42 MPG
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36 MPG
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30 MPG

Is The 2011 Acura TSX A Good Car?

Yes, love the fact that there is not many like mine out there. Cool design and a smooth ride. Love the interior and heated seats. We have not any issues with this car.
Michelle T.
Yes it’s great. It does have starter issues though. The leather on the seats had gotten worn out too by this point
Kris S.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Acura TSX?

Yes, no problems. Just have done maintenance work on it. The only issue I have had is that if not running for a while and then when it starts, there is some hesitation at times.
Michelle T.
The starter is bad. It seems like when it’s hot outside it has a hard time starting. The electric system in the car is bad sometimes. Doesn’t work too well.
Tessa A.

Is The 2011 Acura TSX A Good Value?

It think we paid around $35,000 for it new. I think it is worth around $10,000 now. It is a good value.
Michelle T.
We paid $12000 for it. I thought it was a great value since we bought it about 2 years ago. It looked nice. Paint is starting to chop a little.
Ken S.

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What's the 2011 acura tsx oil type?

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Safety & Reliability

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