2004 Acura TSX
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.
- Complaints
- 142
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
20% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 142 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 142 |
| 2005 | 51 |
| 2006 | 50 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 91 |
| 2010 | 63 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 133 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
20% · 29 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
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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, 2026-04-21
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, 2025-04-18
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Air bags
20% · 29 reportsMost commonly citing side/window and frontal.
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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, 2020-07-14
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, 2016-06-09
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, 2014-05-13
Seats
15% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing power adjust and recliner.
Engine and engine cooling
13% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing cooling system and engine.
Power train
11% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
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The contact owns a 2004 Acura TSX. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a standstill, the vehicle would accelerate independently and he was unable to control the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-08-01
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2004Complaint volume 142 complaints filed for this model year.
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2004-09-15Exterior lighting04V429000 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…
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2010-05-28Steering10V174000 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…
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.
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2013-04-23Electrical system, engine and engine cooling13V093000 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…
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.…
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2019-12-09Vehicle speed control19E068000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Acura TSX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 29 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 29 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 22 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V429000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 10V174000 · Steering
- Recall 13V093000 · Electrical system, engine and engine cooling
- Recall 19E068000 · Vehicle speed control
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- 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.