Acura TSX First generation (CL9) (2004 - 2005)

2004
2005

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First generation (CL9) of Acura TSX has been in production since 2004 by 2005.

2005 Acura TSX Engines list
- K24A2
2004 Acura TSX Engines list
- K24A2

Acura TSX First generation (CL9) dimensions and specs

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First generation (CL9)

Body style	Sedan, Wagon
Engine options	K24A2, 2.4L I-4, 197 HP, 166 lb/ft
Length	183.30 in
Width	69.40 in
Height	57.30 in
Wheelbase	105.10 in
Curb weight	3230.00 lbs
Number of doors	4
Seating capacity	5
Front hip room	54.40 in
Rear hip room	54.40 in
Front Headroom	37.80 in
Rear Headroom	37.30 in
Front shoulder room	55.40 in
Rear shoulder room	53.50 in
Fuel tank capacity	17.10 gal
MPG (City/Highway)	21/29 - 30
Towing capacity	1000 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph	7.20 sec
¼ mile time	15.70 sec

Acura TSX Common Problems generations

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Acura TSX First generation (CL9) production period from 2004 to 2005 drivers have reported 169 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING.

Model Year	Complaints
2005 TSX	43
2004 TSX	126

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS i was involved in an automobile accident where i was rear ended and pushed up against the car in front...	35 ~ 81800 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the a/c system (mainly the a/c compressor clutch and stator) in my 2005 acura tsx suddenly stopped working at 71...	24 ~ 92226 miles
STEERING 2005 acura tsx presented at dealer with prematurely-deteriorated power steering hose. power steering fluid leaking on hot engine presents fire	11 ~ 71124 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the a/c system (mainly the a/c compressor clutch and stator) in my 2005 acura tsx suddenly stopped working at 71...	10 ~ 67468 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING around 11:15pm on 9/16/16 making a left turn at approximately 15mph all the center console lights/controls went out vehicle lost...	9 ~ 102222 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tsx. while driving 70 mph the vehicle stalled on three occasions. the dealer was...	8 ~ 63375 miles
SEATS driver seat rocks left and right when turning. driver seat slides forward 1 to 2 inches upon heavy breaking. ...	8 ~ 3238 miles
SEAT BELTS acura tsx 2005 the vehicle was parking on 10/22/14 on alta arden sacramento ca. the airbags spontaneously deployed for no...	6 ~ 61153 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING center console lights went dark for ac/heat and radio/cd controls. *tr...	6 ~ 80373 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2005 acura tsx multiple failures experienced under warranty of air conditioning transmission exhaust manifold. transmission not properly repaired as result	6 ~ 12077 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER not happy with the quality of the vehicle. *jb...	6 ~ 57033 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
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tsx. the contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light the vehicle...	5 ~ 123800 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2005 cpo tsx has clutch slip issue at only 56k miles. we bought the car as a certified pre-owned vehicle...	5 ~ 44800 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS entire seat moves 1/4 to 1/2 inch when you apply the brakes. *ak...	5 ~ 3450 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC front brake failure. front brake rotors are warping to cause serve vibrations and very weak brakes. this had occurred before...	4 ~ 45250 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 50 mph the front right tire lost air. after the vehicle was...	4
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
ENGINE in june of 2012 i was traveling at approximately 60mph on a state highway when a loud grinding noise began...	3 ~ 94000 miles
TIRES little tiny cracks have appeared on the sidewall of the tires near the rim which i believe are created due...	3 ~ 23108 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
REAR > SUSPENSION the right rear wheel bearing failed at 55 000 miles. wheel bearings should not fail at 55 000. *jb...	3 ~ 18333 miles
STRUCTURE dashboard crack in 2005 acura tsx around the outline of the passenger side airbag. *tr ...	2 ~ 45500 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING in september 2009 i purchased my 2005 acura tsx from paul burns auto group who had received the car via...	2
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
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT 2005 acura tsx multiple failures experienced under warranty of air conditioning transmission exhaust manifold. transmission not properly repaired as result	2 ~ 40582 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
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM car will not start when it does you have to press on pedal to keep auto on possible fuel. *tr...	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
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
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM acura of memphis is selling vehicles previously infested and damaged by rodents passing the cost of repairs to the consumers....	1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE the rear bumper was discolored and the acura dealership sterling mccall acura advised me that it was my imagination. later...	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the rear bumper was discolored and the acura dealership sterling mccall acura advised me that it was my imagination. later...	1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2005 acura tsx multiple failures experienced under warranty of air conditioning transmission exhaust manifold. transmission not properly repaired as result	1 ~ 7163 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 50 mph the front right tire lost air. after the vehicle was...	1
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
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM acura of memphis is selling vehicles previously infested and damaged by rodents passing the cost of repairs to the consumers....	1
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
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT not happy with the quality of the vehicle. *jb...	1 ~ 200 miles
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
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

How to improve the appearance of your Acura TSX and to make it look younger?

Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Acura TSX to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.

However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.

Body kits

Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
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ZSPART Side Skirt ABS Fits for Most Cars...
- FITMENT - This Side Skirt will fit most cars. Simple installation using the accessories included in the package will give your car a cool look in no time
- QUALITY MATERIAL - The Side Skirt is...
Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
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All-Fit Automotive 2.5 Inch Universal Bu...
- ✔️ Protect your bumper from scrapes; OEM grade lip is made in the USA and does not rip or tear
- ✔️ The strongest bumper lip you can buy; Heavy duty material offers excellent protection
- ✔️...
GOOACC 190 Pcs Car Retainer Clips & Fast...
- 【MADE Of DURABLE NYLON】- Our plastic fastener auto clips perfect fit your parts very tightly，which is strong, robust and vibration resistant, would not break or crack easily.
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Fender flares

EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
Xotic Tech Carbon Fiber Style Car Wheel ...
- 4 pieces of Carbon Fiber Texture Car Wheel Eyebrow Protector Arch Trim.
- Made of premium soft rubber with black carbon fiber pattern paint, flexible, waterproof and durable.
- These car wheel lip arch strips will protect...
Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...

Rims

All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
TOUREN TR60 3260 Wheel 17X7.5 5X100/5X11...
- Touren Employs The Most Advanced Engineering In All Of Our Wheels
- Our Meticulous Standards Deliver The Highest Quality And Performance For Your Vehicle
- Vivid Finishes Create Tasteful Looks With Stylish Appeal; Our Lifetime Warranty Is...
VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...

Coilovers

POLEMOTOR Coilovers Struts Suspension Co...
- Compatible for Honda Acura TSX 2004-2008
- Compatible for Honda Accord 2003-2007
- Accurately locate the mounting holes to reduce deviation, seamless connection.
- We suggest Professional installation.
- Pillow ball top mount Design eliminate noise and Use Adjustable...
Coilover Struts Spring Shocks Adjustable...
- APPLICABILITY: the coilover suspension struts fit for 2004-2008 for Acura TSX /2003-2007 for Honda for Accord - Blue. Professional installation recommended.
- ADJUSTABLE PERforMANCE: Front 10KG/mm, Rear 5KG/mm. The Coilover Struts is able to Independently adjust...
Coilover Struts Spring Shocks Adjustable...
- APPLICABILITY: the coilover suspension struts fit for 2004-2008 for Acura TSX /2003-2007 for Honda for Accord - Golden. Front 10KG/mm, Rear 5KG/mm. Professional installation recommended.
- ADJUSTABLE PERforMANCE: The Coilover Struts is able to Independently adjust...
MOSTPLUS Full Coilovers Struts Compatibl...
- [Application] --- Compatible with 2004-2008 Acura TSX; Compatible with 2003-2007 Honda Accord.[ NOTE: These Coilovers Strut will "Lowering your car" about 5~10CM, DOES NOT keep to Original Ride Height ]
- [Spring Rate] --- Front: 10kg/mm...
Rev9 R9-HS2-037_2 Hyper-Street II Coilov...
- Compatible With Acura TSX (CL9) 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
- Spring Rate: Front - 12 kg/mm (672 lbs/inch) | Rear - 8 kg/mm (448lbs/inch) // Top Mount: Yes, Standard Top Mount | Yes, Standard Top...
Ksport Coilovers Suspension Kit CHD100-K...
- 36-WAY ADJUSTABLE DAMPING - All Ksport coilovers offer 36 levels of damping which allow you the ability to perfectly dial in your coilover kit. Set damping to full soft for a nice comfortable cruising setting...

Decals

24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
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