2004 Acura Tsx Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Acura Tsx.
Worst 2004 Acura Tsx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR BAGS
STEERING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Acura Tsx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 27 | — | 1 | 160,104 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 21 | 4 | — | 95,959 mi | |
| STEERING | 11 | — | — | 113,040 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 9 | — | — | 86,239 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 9 | — | — | 11,875 mi | |
| SEATS | 8 | — | — | 5,181 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | 1 | 109,429 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | — | — | 95,357 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 6 | 1 | — | 48,450 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | 1 | — | 106,667 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 375,272 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 86,800 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 21,767 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | 2 | — | 73,667 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 5 | — | — | 5,750 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 93,500 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | — | — | 518,185 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 55,333 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 138,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | 106,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | — | — | 83,300 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | — | — | 85,467 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 1 | — | 68,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 3 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 34,662 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 49,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | 1 | 76,400 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 55,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 76,400 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 49,000 mi |
Recalls for 2004 Acura Tsx
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~319,761 vehicles.
Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle's carpeting, which is in contact with the vehicle's engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). As a result, the ECU case may experience rust or corrosion. This damage may potentially cause the engine to stall.
Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle's carpeting, which is in contact with the vehicle's engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). As a result, the ECU case may experience rust or corrosion. This damage may potentially cause the engine to stall.
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 ACURA TSX PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 25, 2002 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008. PROLONGED HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY AND MAY CAUSE THE HOSE TO CRACK AND LEAK POWER STEERING OIL.
Other Acura Tsx Years
Wider context: See the full Acura Tsx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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