Major Problems with 2004 Acura TSX Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Acura TSX

2004 Acura TSX AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 8800 miles

2004 Acura TSX SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 1 Mileage: 2948 miles

2004 Acura TSX SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 1 Mileage: 2100 miles

Browse 2004 Acura TSX complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS and COOLING SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Acura TSX owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura tsx. while driving approximately 10 mph in a parking lot the contact heard a...
21
~ 93676 miles
AIR BAGS
my 2004 acura tsx and i were involved in a front collision (the front of my car hit the rear...
19
~ 54887 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
air conditioner compressor failed and came apart contaminating the entire a/c system. because of this the entire a/c system had
9
~ 67075 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
electric drivers seat shifts 1 to 2 inches forward durring moderate to hard breaking. i have already brought the car...
9
~ 9236 miles
SEATS
driver seat rocks left and right when turning. driver seat slides forward 1 to 2 inches upon heavy breaking. ...
8
~ 3238 miles
STEERING
the power steering hose has a leak. the power steering fluid is dripping all over the place. i can smell...
7
~ 72034 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura tsx. while driving approximately 10 mph in a parking lot the contact heard a...
7
~ 95357 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
on the evening of june 10th 2005 the engine in my acura 2004 tsx blew out. car had approximately 11...
6
~ 71833 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS
(1) driving on the new jersey turnpike i unintentionally ran over a small piece of shredded tire it felt like...
6
~ 40375 miles
SEAT BELTS
i was on a head on collision in my 2004 acura tsx and the driver side airbag did not go...
5
~ 44200 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING
as many have been complaining about. centre stack lights have gone out and i am not under warranty! why should...
5
~ 86800 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
entire seat moves 1/4 to 1/2 inch when you apply the brakes. *ak...
5
~ 3450 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
while proceeding to enter the interstate transmission failed causing the driver to pull off the highway. the driver had the
5
~ 13060 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tsx. the contact stated that the vsa warning lamp illuminated which made the...
4
~ 103500 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
1) car with 9000k develops mechanical sound with decelerating 2) took in car to dealer for recall on wire in...
4
~ 41500 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
it was 930 at night i was driving my car home to drop off going on vacation ..my car started...
3
~ 111490 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
i was driving my 2004 acura tsx on route 29 in gainesville va it is a major 4 lane divided...
3
~ 85467 miles
EQUIPMENT
i have researched my problem to find that this is common with the acura. apparently there was a defect in...
3
~ 83300 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura tsx. while driving 50 mph the vehicle drove to the left lane when the...
3
~ 45333 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION
the right rear wheel bearing failed at 55 000 miles. wheel bearings should not fail at 55 000. *jb...
3
~ 18333 miles
ENGINE
the air conditioning compressor stopped working. acura will not discuss the problem with me since there is a class action...
2
~ 81500 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the console lights (lights in the center) went out in 2009 which is a safety concern as you need to...
2
~ 93500 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
in a light frontal collision the front passenger airbag deployed but the driver's side bag did not deploy. *tr...
2
~ 49500 miles
SUSPENSION
my 2004 acura tsx 6 speed has excessively drifted left on crowned highways since the car was new. if i...
2
~ 19000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
while driving. fire started underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was completely burnt inside. consumer stated the o-ring was not seated...
2
~ 38200 miles
TIRES
while traveling on the interstate at approximately 65 mph i ran over some road debris which caused my tire to...
2
~ 34662 miles
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tsx. the contact stated that she noticed that her vehicle was leaking oil....
1
~ 147000 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING
2004 acura tsx. consumer sent correspondence related to power steering fluid leak and safety recall *tgw the consumer stated unfortunately...
1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING
2004 acura tsx. consumer writes regarding a small power steering leak *tgw...
1
VISIBILITY
my acura tsx 2004 has an issue with the air conditioning and fan. the fan no longer blows air and...
1
~ 60000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura tsx. while driving approximately 10 mph in a parking lot the contact heard a...
1
~ 58000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
rear camber problem. even less than 40 000 miles toe angle is out of specification. it causes uneven wear of...
1
~ 38000 miles
WHEELS
rear camber problem. even less than 40 000 miles toe angle is out of specification. it causes uneven wear of...
1
~ 38000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
i bought my 2004 acura tsx car in jan 2008 a few months later after i bought it the interior...
1
~ 74000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
i bought my 2004 acura tsx car in jan 2008 a few months later after i bought it the interior...
1
~ 74000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
i bought my 2004 acura tsx car in jan 2008 a few months later after i bought it the interior...
1
~ 74000 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura tsx. while accelerating between 35-75 mph the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle would...
1
~ 76400 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura tsx. while accelerating between 35-75 mph the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle would...
1
~ 76400 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
dt*: the contact stated all occupants of the vehicle are having symptoms associated with what is believed to be carbon...
1
~ 49000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura tsx. when the vehicle was purchased the contact was advised to change the rotors...
1
~ 81000 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
at about 19 000 miles my clutch began slipping. i noticed before this that it was occasionally difficult to engage...
1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS
my 2004 acura tsx and i were involved in a front collision (the front of my car hit the rear...
1
~ 8800 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
purchased from jay wolfe acura kansas city mo: 2004 acura tsx 2700 miles purchased 6/7/04. no potholes cracks curbs etc....
1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
the actual capacity of the fuel tank on a 2004 honda odyssey may not be the same as stated in...
1

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