MYRModel Year Report

2004 Acura RSX

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2004 Acura RSX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:33:17.677Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Acura RSX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 74 complaints 2002 2003: 25 complaints 2003 2004: 17 complaints 2004 2005: 32 complaints 2005 2006: 24 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaints 2008
2004: 17 complaints
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YearComplaints
20012
200274
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.

TIRES

4 of 17 total reports mention: tires.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20051119

AIR BAGS

3 of 17 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20200121

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, 20051119

AIR BAGS

2 of 17 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20051227

SUSPENSION

1 of 17 total reports mentions: suspension.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060509 — exterior lighting

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 CONFORM

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.

Campaign 06E023000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060510 — exterior lighting

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 CONFOR

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.

Campaign 06E038000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — exterior lighting

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.

Campaign 06E064000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Acura RSX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E064000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E023000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E038000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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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:manual transmission, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.