MYRModel Year Report

2004 Acura RSX

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2004 Acura RSX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:26.640Z

Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
17

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 76 complaints 2002 2003: 25 complaints 2003 2004: 17 complaints 2004 17 2005: 32 complaints 2005 2006: 24 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008
2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 76 complaints 2002 2003: 25 complaints 2003 2004: 17 complaints 2004 17 2005: 32 complaints 2005 2006: 24 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008
2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 76 complaints 2002 2003: 25 complaints 2003 2004: 17 complaints 2004 17 2005: 32 complaints 2005 2006: 24 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008

2004: 17 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20012
200276
200325
200417
200532
200624
20071
20081

Known problem areas

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

6 of 17 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.

Air bags

6 of 17 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 Acura RSX. While driving at 25 MPH, a drunk driver went through a stop sign and crashed into the front driver side of vehicle. The air bags did not deploy causing the contacts head to hit the windshield.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-21

Dt: the contact stated after rear ending another vehicle at 45 MPH he lost control of the vehicle and stroke a fence and a neighbor's residence. The vehicle was extensively damaged on the front and the sides.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-12-27

The Acura RSX 2004 has very poor traction on icy surfaces, even with good winter tires. First noticed last year when we put extra sand bags in the trunk. This year my daughter lost control on the ice and hit a wall. She was injured.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-11-19

Also filed under Tires

Tires

4 of 17 total reports mention: tires.

CRASHINJURY

Suspension

1 of 17 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

Exterior lighting

1 of 17 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2006-05-09Exterior lighting06E023000 Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to…

    Remedy: Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo USA at 909-468-3688.

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    2006-05-10Exterior lighting06E038000 Certain alfaotto combination headlamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to…

    Remedy: Alfaotto will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2006. Owners may contact alfaotto at 626-656-2992 or visit their website at www.alfaotto.com.

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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    Date not on fileExterior lighting06E064000 Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.

    Remedy: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2004 Acura RSX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E064000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E023000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E038000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Acura RSX reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Acura RSX?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Acura RSX have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.