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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JH4CU26609C034538 · Checked Aug 29, 2026
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JH4CU26609C•••••• 2009 Acura TSX

This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2009 Acura TSX build (7 vs 4).

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81on the model
19builds in total
Most reported Air Bags 3 Engine 2 Service Brakes 1 Hydraulic 1

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Air Bags Jul 2021
Air Bag light shows on dash but when driving the air bad light flashes off and on. It happens often
Vehicle Speed Control Jan 2020
Vehicle has thrown an engine code due to excess oil consumption due to sticky piston rings, advancement in timing and vvt advancements. Due to this engine code being thrown, the car deactivates vsa and also throws an emission control light. This causes the car to enter a state…
Engine Sep 2019
I bought this car a few months ago. The last oil change was done at the dealership I bought from. And since I have owned it I have had to put 6 quarts of oil in my engine. My car is only at about 87,000 miles and is currently ready for the next oil change. I called the…
Service Brakes May 2012
When I took my car in for maintenance last year (9/11) they mentioned that at my next service visit I may need brakes. I was astounded given the low mileage and the fact that all my past cars never needed brakes this soon. The car was only two years old. I recently took my tsx…
Fuel/propulsion System Nov 2010
Fast burning of oil
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JH4CU26609C034538 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.