2012 Acura TSX Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jessica M
White 2012 TSX Acura. I have had it for 2 years now and still love the car.
I love my Acura I am small female and the size inside is perfect for me. The seat fits me great and the heater of the seats keeps it nice and comfortable in the winter. The leather on the driver seat side did rip easy, but other seats are still intact. All together I have never had any major problems with the car.
accountCircle Eddie L
Acura TSX tech is amazing for a single person or small family.
Acura should have better rims, the leather seats weren't top quality for the driver's seat. The car has a large trunk and is comfortable enough to drive in. The design itself looks amazing. Family does say that the seats in the back do not have enough leg space though. I think it is fine for me.
accountCircle Katie F
Acura sports wagon honest review.
I love my Acura sports wagon!! Living in a city I get really good gas mileage. Additionally, I think the space in the vehicle is a lot. I can travel to and from college and home and never have to worry about needing more room. Finally, I really like that my car is super stylish. It is all black and it looks really sleek.
accountCircle Alex D
Best car ever to buy that is the truth.
Never I mean never had problems with my TSX. The care has never had to go to the shop for anything like tires to engine and interior. Best car ever. Love the times we had the family and I. The car was the best purchase we never did. I will buy again one day that's for sure.
accountCircle Dawn S
Great vehicle Acura TSX..My smooth ride.
The vehicle is very reliable. I bought it 3 years ago and have not had any issues. The vehicle will last up to 300,000 miles as long as the maintenance is done properly. Pros are comfortable, smooth rides, low maintenance, technology package, good gas mileage.
accountCircle Tiffany L
Luxury at it's finest and still practical.
I absolutely love my Acura. It has great gas mileage, drives sporty handling curves exceptionally well and yet still great for hauling the kids around. I love the leather seats and classy interior features. Stereo system sounds great with Bose speakers. I would have to say this car is luxury at it's finest.
accountCircle Bobby J
Very dependable and can be trustworthy to travel anywhere with no worries.
It is very easy on gas. When driving in the city you get 28 and 35 highway. The Acura is very comfortable with lots of features.
accountCircle Chris J
It is safe which is important for me being that I live in a state where it snows.
It's a good overall car safe comfortable and easy to use! It doesn't really give me many issues. I love it.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Camille L
Heating and power seats. Also what's interesting is the shark tale on top.
It's so short to enter if your a taller or bigger person. Now when it comes to driving it does have a certain kick to it, almost like a sports car. Seats are actually pretty good if you drop food it won't stick to the seat you can easily wipe it up. So really I just wish it was a bigger car to get into.
accountCircle Yolanda C
Acuras are not as reliable anymore
I previously had an Acura 2.2CL which I loved. I had the vehicle for 15 years; however, the Acura I currently have is a big disappointment. The car has given me so many issues, including the windows do not operate appropriately. The seats in the car are already tearing; the cup holder had to be replaced because it did not close. The material around the windows melts and is gooey. I plan to get rid of the car in the next few years.
accountCircle Kameetrice F
Small and reliable car with minor issues.
The car is easy to drive and takes curves well. It is a 4 cylinder so it does not have a ton of power. The transmission skips sometimes. The leather or faux leather on the interior has peeled. The Bluetooth feature does not work effectively. When I get out of my car and get back in sometimes I have to reconnect to Bluetooth. It is spacious but small at the same time.
accountCircle J P
So Great quality vehicle
I've never really had a problem. It took me on many long journeys and many long trips without any problems and is pretty good on gas in my opinion a lot of people have complaints but it would be minor stuff that can be fixed. For me I would get this car again if I had to
accountCircle Michelle H
I would have to say the most important thing other people should know about my care is that their is a known defect in almost all Acura vehicles that start at around 40,000 miles and Acura has dot been able to fix this, buyer beware!
What I really like about my car is the sporty sleek look it has. I also really like the 6 speed transmission, it makes my TSX a really fun car to drive. I do not like the whistling sound that it started making around 45,000 mile mark. Acura has failed to correct this known defect on many of their cars. I will not buy another Acura for that reason.
accountCircle John D
In the market for a sporty sedan on a budget the Acura TSX is for you.
Suspension is crazy expensive to fix however when it is fixed right drives very nice. The seat has a little screw in it that always comes loose. Nice when it is tight but not when it is loose. Has a nice power put out, I feel AWD would make it a lot better drive and more powerful.
accountCircle Jackie L
Reliable family car, with all the high tech qualities that are desired today.
The car is very comfortable. The ride is smooth. The car has the fully loaded tech package which makes it very convenient for long road trips. The Honda brand is very reliable. My family has owned Honda cars since the early eighties, and they run forever as long as you keep up the regular maintenance.
accountCircle Davon B
Its has sport mode and it gets up really fast.
The fender is messed up. I have a bad wheel bearing on my right side.. I need rotors and brakes for the back of my car. Other than that my car is in great driving conditions.. Acura is a really good car if u keep it up. The ride so smooth on highways.

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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2012 Acura TSX Owner Reviews

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5 stars 54%
4 stars 36%
3 stars 8%
2 stars 2%
1 star 0%
accountCircle John D on May 11, 2021
In the market for a sporty sedan on a budget the Acura TSX is for you.
Suspension is crazy expensive to fix however when it is fixed right drives very nice. The seat has a little screw in it that always comes loose. Nice when it is tight but not when it is loose. Has a nice power put out, I feel AWD would make it a lot better drive and more powerful.
accountCircle Mike K on May 8, 2021
Station wagon. The white supreme car.
It is comfortable, elegant, and has great village in the vehicle. It travels very far and I have not have any issues with it whatsoever. It has served me great time and I will promise to drive it again as soon as I return from college. It is still in great condition.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Monica W.

It gets great gas mileage. The vehicle has a lot of get up and go. It has a sleek look. The handling is great. The inside is roomy for a sporty car. The seats are comfortable. It has some great features such as heated seats.

likeFilled Jenn L.

Great on gas as far as mileage, and it also rides very smooth especially for long trips. The car also has been very good on having to take care of it, the car on the inside has been known to be spaces as well.

likeFilled Monica W.

The 2012 Acura TSX handles well. It gets good gas mileage for the type of car it is. The seats are comfortable. Nice options for a base model. The trunk is roomy. Comes with nice sound system. Looks good.

likeFilled Lex C.

Comfortable. Easy to maneuver in traffic. Easier to park in small spaces. Good gas to miles ratio. If parts need to be serviced or changed they are affordable. Looks sleek and stylish even tho it is 8 years old. Reliable. Durable. Efficient. Excellent on gas.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Monica W.

I do not think it has many cons. It is uncomfortable for more than four people. The trim around the windshield is a pain because it keeps coming loose. Apparently, that is a problem with the 2012 Acura as there are many reports on it.

dislikeFilled Jenn L.

The con on the vehicle can be that it is low at times so if you where to live in an area with lots of rain it not be so great, also it best recommend to get leather seat do to the fact it would be hard to clean on the inside.

dislikeFilled Monica W.

The trim around the windshield is loose. This is apparently a problem with this year and model of the Acura. It has happened repeatedly. There is not much leg room in the backseat. The paint has some Chip Marks.

dislikeFilled Lex C.

Needs more legroom in the back. Could use more space in the trunk. Gets easily scratched. Engine is a bit loud. The backseat needs seat warmers. Middle seat in the back is too small. Needs better shock resistance over all especially when going over bumps. You really have to floor it for it to accelerate.

Ranks #9 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2012 Acura TSX has an average owner rating of 4.49 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 16 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2012 Audi S5
4.75
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2012 Audi A5
4.61
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2012 Acura TSX
4.43

Ranks #3 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Acura TSX has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #3 of 16 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2012 Audi A3
42 MPG
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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
31 MPG
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2012 Lexus IS
30 MPG
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2012 Acura TSX
30 MPG

Is The 2012 Acura TSX A Good Car?

Yes. It drives well and has great features. It gets very good gas mileage. The XM radio is nice and the interior design is very practical.
Jamie T.
Yes, it has been a very reliable vehicle. Other than regular maintenance and tires, no problems whatsoever.
Alex L.
It’s a great vehicle, very nice, reliable. I used this car for work and my client are very impressed. Weekend errands no problem, enough trunk room to store packages.
Kristen K.
Excellent! It has over 187000 miles on it. The trick is to manage the maintenance as prescribed in the owner's manual. Never buy cheap parts, OEM filters, brakes and oil. Treat it right and yours can... Read More
Beth G.
Yes it is a very good vehicle I like it a lot. I got it in 2015 and it was a used 2012 model. So far I have had no real trouble with it other than battery.
Rey N.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Acura TSX?

I have not had any problems with my TSX. It is a great car to travel in and also for daily use. The car is sporty.
Jamie T.
As stated in my previous answer, it has been a very reliable vehicle with no issues up to this point.
James D.
I have zero problems with the car. Just follow the maintenance book and the owner is fine. I live in a cold climate and car rides well in snow.
Karen J.
Never had any problems other than incidentals like picking up a nail in a tire. Other than recalls the car has never been back to the dealer. Very easy car for the D-I-Y to self repair.
Kathryn L.
Yes I consider it reliable. Ive of course had to get new battery, new tires, and general service and some minor touch up to the exterior but overall, no real big problems for a 2012 car.
Christina M.

Is The 2012 Acura TSX A Good Value?

I paid $25,999 and I think it was a good value for all of the features. Maintenance can be a little pricey.
Jamie T.
I think I paid a little over $20k for mine used at 3 years old. They no longer make the model TSX. But yes, I do believe it was valued well.
Shane D.
It cost about $15,000. It’s got great value compared to its sister from Honda, the Accord. Maintenance is easy to do and frequent oil changes delivers great MPG.
Susan R.
It is discontinued now but retailed for around $26,000 and I bought it 3 years old in 2015 for $21,000.
Sharon C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2012 Acura TSX 4 cylinder have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: Yes, the 2012 Acura TSX4Cylinder has a timing chain, not a timing belt. This is a good thing since it means You should never have to replace the chain - unless something serious happens to it. To avoid that,...

What's the 2012 acura tsx oil type?

Answer: The 2012 Acura TSX requires SAE 0W-20 full synthetic motor oil. The oil capacity iS4.2 quarts with the oil filter. The oil and oil filter should be changed roughly every 7,500 miles. Depending on your driving...
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Safety & Reliability

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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety