MYRModel Year Report

2004 Acura TSX

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2004 Acura TSX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:46:46.985Z

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Acura TSX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2004: 142 complaints 2004 2005: 51 complaints 2006: 50 complaints 2006 2007: 22 complaints 2008: 34 complaints 2008 2009: 91 complaints 2010: 63 complaints 2010 2011: 45 complaints 2012: 132 complaints 2012 2013: 33 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2014
2004: 142 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004142
200551
200650
200722
200834
200991
201063
201145
2012132
201333
20147

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: electrical system — 28 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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While driving the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly shutoff and powered on again. After do some diagnostics we determined is was the ECU/ECM. The ECM has corrosion on the top which caused salty water to eat through the lid.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260421

The contact owns a 2004 Acura TSX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal clicking sound that was coming from the instrument cluster.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250418

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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2004 ACURA TSX: I SAT IN MY CAR IDLE FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES TO EAT. WHEN I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AND SEAT AIRBAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. WITHIN 5 SECONDS THE DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200714

TAKATA RECALL UPON GETTING IN THE VEHICLE I SIMPLY SAT IN THE DRIVER SEAT, AND CLOSED THE DOOR. AS SOON AS THE DOOR SHUT CLOSED, THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYED HITTING ME IN THE HEAD NECK AND SHOULDER AREA.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160609

SLID ON GRAVELS IN THE ROAD HIT A FENCE FRONT END DAMAGE REPLACE BUMPER HEADLIGHT HOOD AND DRIVER PANEL REPLACED UNDERNEATH PROTECTIONS IN FRONT END OF CAR AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUALLY CALLED DEALER SHIP SAID WAS NOT A RECALL ON THIS...

NHTSA ODI report, 20140513

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 12 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 6%

6% of complaints: seats — 9 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2004 — complaint volume: 142
R 20040915 — exterior lighting

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.

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 DAM

Campaign 04V429000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100528 — steering

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 TH

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.

Campaign 10V174000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130423 — electrical system, 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, Massachuse

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

Campaign 13V093000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191209 — vehicle speed control

Dorman Products, Inc.

Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5.

Campaign 19E068000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Acura TSX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V429000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V174000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V093000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19E068000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2013 ▲ 2008 ● 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2012 ◆ 2009 ● 2010

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Acura TSX reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Acura TSX is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Acura TSX?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Acura TSX 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.