IllustrationAS MANY HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT. CENTRE STACK LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT AND I AM NOT UNDER WARRANTY! WHY SHOULD ANY TSX OWNER HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS, OBVIOUSLY WIDE SPREAD, PROBLEM!? 2004 ACURA TSX ONLY SOLUTION ACURA OFFERS IS TO REPLACE CONSOLE! *TR
2004 Acura Tsx
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Tsx years
Owner complaints for the 2004 Acura Tsx are substantially higher than the model-year median of 50.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
240–25K
1025–50K
2750–75K
1075–100K
25100–150K
8150K+
104 reports with mileage · 38 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Air Bags. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Seats. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
9 crash reports2 fire reports7 injury reports
What owners actually said
142 reportsWHEN BRAKING, THE DRIVER'S SEAT SLIDES FORWARD (ABOUT 1/4 OF AN INCH). THIS HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NEW. THE DEALER HAS LOOKED AT THE PROBLEM AND STATED THAT IT IS WITHIN NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ACURA TSX. WHILE ACCELERATING BETWEEN 35-75 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART WITHIN 1-10 MINUTES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR REPAIR THE FAILURE. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE 2005 ACURA TSX; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V097000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ACURA TSX. WHILE ACCELERATING BETWEEN 35-75 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART WITHIN 1-10 MINUTES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR REPAIR THE FAILURE. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE 2005 ACURA TSX; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V097000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,400 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77,000. UPDATED 01/29/08 *BF THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP RELAY AND CAM SHAFT SENSOR. THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED OCCASIONALLY, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS REPLACED. UPDATED
IN A LIGHT FRONTAL COLLISION THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 ACURA TSX ON ROUTE 29 IN GAINESVILLE VA, IT IS A MAJOR 4 LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY. WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN ONTO A SIDE STREET, THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SOUTHBOUND LANES. I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENGINE WITH NO LUCK, THE LIGHTS IN THE CAR REMAINED ON, BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT…
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I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 ACURA TSX ON ROUTE 29 IN GAINESVILLE VA, IT IS A MAJOR 4 LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY. WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN ONTO A SIDE STREET, THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SOUTHBOUND LANES. I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENGINE WITH NO LUCK, THE LIGHTS IN THE CAR REMAINED ON, BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. THE CAR IS BLACK AND THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AT 5:30 AM. I HAD TO GRAB MY NEWBORN INFANT FROM THE BACK SEAT AND RUN FROM THE CAR BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT START AND CARS WERE TRAVELING 60 MPH IN THE SOUTHBOUND LANE HEADED DIRECTLY FOR MY CAR, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE DROVE TO THE LEFT LANE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 50,000. *AK
MY REAR CHAMBERS ON MY 2004 ACURA TSX HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO PROBLEMS. I NOTICED OTHER PEOPLE ARE ALSO COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING TO REPLACE THESE EARLY IN THEIR CAR HISTORY. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT TELL ME HOW LONG MINE HOW BEEN OUT BUT I ESTIMATE THAT IT WAS PROBABLY ABOUT 50,000 MILES BECAUSE THAT IS WHEN MY REAR TIRES START…
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MY REAR CHAMBERS ON MY 2004 ACURA TSX HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO PROBLEMS. I NOTICED OTHER PEOPLE ARE ALSO COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING TO REPLACE THESE EARLY IN THEIR CAR HISTORY. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT TELL ME HOW LONG MINE HOW BEEN OUT BUT I ESTIMATE THAT IT WAS PROBABLY ABOUT 50,000 MILES BECAUSE THAT IS WHEN MY REAR TIRES STARTED WEARING OUT PREM. *NM
MY REAR SUSPENSION CAMBER WAS REPORT OFF BY 3 DEGREES AND BROKEN AT 39K MILES. THEY CLAIMED THAT THE CAR COULD HAVE FAILED WHILE DRIVING BUT THE CAR HAS NEVER DROVE ANY DIFFERENT SINCE I BOUIGHT IT 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO DISCOVERY OF MISS ALIGNMENT. *NM
ACURA TSX MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 56K. THE PROBLEM CAUSED A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION CASE WHILE IN GEAR. NOISE GOES AWAY WHEN CLUTCH IS PRESSED IN. I AM 6K OVER MY WARRANTY AND THE DEAL IS STILL GOING TO COVER THE REPLACEMENT OF A NEW TRANSMISSION WHICH THEY QUOTED AT $4500.00 TO REPLACE. I WILL BE …
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ACURA TSX MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 56K. THE PROBLEM CAUSED A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION CASE WHILE IN GEAR. NOISE GOES AWAY WHEN CLUTCH IS PRESSED IN. I AM 6K OVER MY WARRANTY AND THE DEAL IS STILL GOING TO COVER THE REPLACEMENT OF A NEW TRANSMISSION WHICH THEY QUOTED AT $4500.00 TO REPLACE. I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COVERING THE COST OF THE CLUTCH $400. I READ ONE OTHER INSTANCE WHERE THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED WITH A TSX OWNER. *JB
ON MY WAY TO WORK, I STARTED HEARING A NOISE IN THE DRIVETRAIN. I CHECKED THE CAR OVER THE NEXT MORNING AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY'RE TELLING ME THE CARRIER BEARINGS AND DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS ARE WORN OUT IN THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION -- AFTER ONLY 54K MILES?! THEY'RE NOT COVERING IT UNDER WARRANTY. I'M BEING TOLD IT I…
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ON MY WAY TO WORK, I STARTED HEARING A NOISE IN THE DRIVETRAIN. I CHECKED THE CAR OVER THE NEXT MORNING AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY'RE TELLING ME THE CARRIER BEARINGS AND DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS ARE WORN OUT IN THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION -- AFTER ONLY 54K MILES?! THEY'RE NOT COVERING IT UNDER WARRANTY. I'M BEING TOLD IT IS NOT A "WARRANTY ITEM. *JB
Official recalls
313V093000 · Electrical System; Engine And Engine Cooling
Mar 15, 2013
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any damaged ECU, free of charge. All vehicles will have a waterproof cover installed onto the ECU, free of charge. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-800-382-2238 and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.acura.com.
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Electrical System
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.
Consequence: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any damaged ECU, free of charge. All vehicles will have a waterproof cover installed onto the ECU, free of charge. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-800-382-2238 and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.acura.com.
Engine And Engine Cooling
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.
Consequence: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any damaged ECU, free of charge. All vehicles will have a waterproof cover installed onto the ECU, free of charge. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-800-382-2238 and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.acura.com.
10V174000 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Apr 29, 2010
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: OIL LEAKING ONTO A HOT EXHAUST PIPE WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND A BURNING SMELL, AND COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
Remedy: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MAY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA CLIENT SERVICES AT 1-800-382-2238.
04V429000 · Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
Sep 3, 2004
ON 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DAMAGED HARNESS CAN CAUSE A BLOWN FUSE, A SHORT CIRCUIT AND IT CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, BACK-UP LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHT FUNCTION. LOSS OF A TAIL LIGHT COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HARNESS AND IF ANY DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL INSTALL CORRUGATED PLASTIC TUBING OVER THE HARNESS TO PREVENT FUTURE DAMAGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.