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2004 Acura TSX: common problems and reliability
One of the worst TSX years.
One of the Acura TSX years to avoid. All TSX years
142 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2004 TSX?The 2004 Acura TSX has 142 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and air bags.
Safety record for the 2004 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2004 Acura TSX vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2004 a good year for the TSX?
Across the 11 TSX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 7 (2014) to 278 (2012). With 142 complaints, the 2004 TSX sits above the model's median of 50.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2004 TSX
vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Campaign 19E068000Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
engine and engine cooling
Campaign 13V093000Honda 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.
steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Campaign 10V174000HONDA 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.
exterior lighting:tail lights
Campaign 04V429000ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE WIRE HARNESS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK HINGE AREA IS NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AND OVER TIME COULD BE DAMAGED WHEN THE TRUNK IS OPENED AND CLOSED.
What owners say across generations
Owners broadly regard the TSX as a reliable, practical, and engaging car, with the K24 four-cylinder engine and its long service life drawing the most praise.
Owner insights cover all generations of the TSX. See the full TSX owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used TSX listings typically run $7,935–$11,988 across 2004 to 2014 model years.
Other TSX model years
Compare every TSX year side by side to see how 2004 ranks against the rest.
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