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Used Acura TSX: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Acura TSX from 2010 to 2014: what each year typically sells for (about $7,500 to $11,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2011, 2013–2014. Look harder at or skip 2012.
2010–2014 Acura TSX
A reliable compact luxury sedan and wagon with sharp handling and a well-built cabin.
Years to target: 2010–2011, 2013–2014. Look harder at or skip: 2012. It has one of the most dependable records of any used car.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $7,500 | Target | Not rated | ~160,000 |
| 2011 | $8,500 | Target | Not rated | ~155,000 |
| 2012 | $9,000 | Look harder | Not rated | ~145,000 |
| 2013 | $10,000 | Target | Not rated | ~135,000 |
| 2014 | $11,000 | Target | Not rated | ~125,000 |
Worth knowing
- 2012: owner complaints spike (145, mostly the steering).
- The base four-cylinder feels modest in power, and the rear seat is somewhat tight.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Technology package: it adds navigation, a rear camera and premium ELS audio. The 3.5-liter V6 sedan adds much more power than the four-cylinder.
On the test drive
Check the oil level and make sure the A/C blows cold. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla 2011–2013 · $8,000–$9,500
- Toyota Camry 2011 · $8,500
- Lexus ES 2010 · $10,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.