2006 Acura CSX Premium 2.0L non turbo gasoline VTEC from North America

Summary:

Good value - still a pleasure to sit in and drive at 9 1/2 years of age

Faults:

Repairs other than regular have been:

- Wiper motor when intermittent feature stopped working.

- Air conditioner had some work.

- Brake calipers (big $).

- Some suspension components replaced.

General Comments:

Engine has always run extremely well - nice sound - VTEC I guess.

Engine oil is pretty well clear until 9000km or so after change. Usually 9500 to 10000 km between services.

Interior is holding up very well - other than the rubber on the driver's door that gets grazed by my foot when I get in and out.

Very spacious for its size especially with the ability to fold down the back seat.

Haven't had to change a single light bulb.

Have Michelin tires on now - the original set and the 2nd set were the Goodyears that Acura selected. The Michelins are wearing slightly better - but both are good tires.

Smooth shifting.

Loves to be driven.

Have Acura service for B-services - it's expensive - but hopefully keeps the car going to 350000km or so.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th January, 2016

2006 Acura CSX Premium 2.0 from North America

Summary:

Acura CSX is a gas saver with enough power for a 4 cylinder car

Faults:

Sun Nov 13, 2011 - I've owned this car since June 2011. Nothing major so far.

A/C gas was totally empty when I purchased it.

The transmission is jumpy.

The engine is noisy with slight shifter noise.

Leather is poor quality, scars easily.

The AC filter was filthy. Wear and tear.

What is worse is the wheel lock nut broke while I was changing the summer tires to winter. So I am stuck with just 1 winter rim on with 3 summer rims on a Sunday afternoon! I see on the forums that others with Acura are reporting the same problem with wheel lock nuts.

The paint quality is very poor.

General Comments:

I owned a Lexus GS400 - V8 (300HP) prior to purchasing this. It is fully loaded with leather, 6 CD MP3/CD player, AC, adjustable steering column, semi-automatic gears.

Compared to my wife's 2003 Toyota Corolla, this car is noisy. Has enough power for a 4cyl, but not enjoyable like a V8. My Lexus GS400 (V8) was costing me $600 per month on gas, but this car with the same traveling costs me around $180 per month, which is a money saver.

It takes all day for the Acura dealership to do oil change! So my Saturdays got wasted. So I started going to a walk-in lube station. Actually it made a huge improvement to my engine noise when I started going in to the walk-in lube station, as I can see what type of oil they were using. I think my local Acura / Honda dealership cheats by putting in very poor quality oil and filters.

The car has not given me any major problems, and my kids like it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 13th November, 2011

20th Nov 2011, 11:47

Sunday, Nov 20, 2011 - Update on my review - The CSX now has 2 problems. On the highway it sways from side to side. It does not feel safe at all. I have 2 children and I don't need this. Also, while driving, there is a loud bumpy noise as if the tires are bad, although my tires are new. But I got my winter rims on, and still there is this bumpy noise while driving.

In reply to 20th Nov 2011, 11:47

13th Mar 2013, 19:00

My wife drives a 2006 CSX, and I agree it's not the most super made car, as the leather is a touch poor, and the paint hasn't been amazing. But we have burned off two sets of tires in very short time and km on this car, and it had a recall for some rear suspension issues of camber etc., which produce worn inside rear tires, and what feels like a flat spot on the tire as you drive, which gets worse as you continue to put on the km.

The Acura dealer said they fixed the problem with connecting rods that were the issue, but a new set of tires... burnt off in a year. It looks from the back of car that the inside band of rubber on the tire on each side is wearing flat, so it will be bald on the inside only.

Now Acura is telling me they aren't responsible. It's a stock car, but they are recommending I pay for an aftermarket alignment kit to fix it. From what I know, Civics all have this issue too, or did.

In reply to 13th Mar 2013, 19:00

4th Jun 2014, 17:47

Can you give us more information about the recall you mentioned (concerning the rear suspension and the worn tires), because I have the exact same problem, but I can't find any official information on this recall. I live in the Ottawa/Gatineau area. Thank you.