2004 ACURA TSX

192 complaints filed with NHTSA.

192
Complaints
13
Crashes
3
Fires
8
Injuries
0
Deaths

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM27
AIR BAGS21
STEERING11
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM9
SEATS8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7
EXTERIOR LIGHTING7
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW6
POWER TRAIN6
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION5
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER5
INTERIOR LIGHTING5
SEAT BELTS5
ENGINE5

Recalls (4)

10V17400029/04/2010

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

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 THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY AND MAY CAUSE THE HOSE TO CRACK AND LEAK POWER STEE

13V09300015/03/2013

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, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode I

19E06800010/10/2019

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-

04V42900003/09/2004

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

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.

Recent Complaints

20220801CrashPOWER TRAIN

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. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated on 7/29/2022 while depressing the accelerator pedal, he lost control of the vehicle again. The contact knocked down a slim pole before depressing the brake pedal and shifting gears into Park to stop the vehi

Mileage: 55,000

20220801CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated on 7/29/2022 while depressing the accelerator pedal, he lost control of the vehicle again. The contact knocked down a slim pole before depressing the brake pedal and shifting gears into Park to stop the vehi

Mileage: 55,000

20200714AIR BAGS

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. THESE CREATED THE LOUDEST NOISE I HAVE EVER HEARD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. I QUICKLY PUT THE CAR BACK IN PARK AND JUMPED OUT AS THE CAR WAS FILLED WITH A DUSTY CLOUD. THIS CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED AT AN ACURA DEALERSHIP EVERY 5,000 - 6,000 MILES SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT.

Mileage: 318,500

20160609AIR BAGS

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. TRIGGERING ME TO HAVE MUSCLE SPASMS IN MY BACK, SEVERE HEAD ACHE, AND TO BE DISORIENTED AFTER BEING STRUCK SO ABRUPTLY AND WITH OUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL PARKED, I HAD NOT EVEN HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO PUT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, THERE

Mileage: 62,500

20140513CrashAIR BAGS

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 SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Mileage: 130,000

20110905FireENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING AROUND 40 MPH ABOUT 5 MILES FROM HOME. HEARD A SQUEAKY SOUND AROUND THE STEARING WHEEL MINUTES EARLIER. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT COMPONENET FAILED BUT HAD A RECALL SOMETIME AGO THAT WAS REPAIRED. HAD OIL CHANGE EXACTLY A WEEK EARLIER. NO BODY INJURED. *TR

Mileage: 134,000

20110905FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING AROUND 40 MPH ABOUT 5 MILES FROM HOME. HEARD A SQUEAKY SOUND AROUND THE STEARING WHEEL MINUTES EARLIER. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT COMPONENET FAILED BUT HAD A RECALL SOMETIME AGO THAT WAS REPAIRED. HAD OIL CHANGE EXACTLY A WEEK EARLIER. NO BODY INJURED. *TR

Mileage: 134,000

20110110CrashSEAT BELTS

I WAS INVOLVED IN A SIX VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN WHICH I REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 55 MPH, I HAD MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE WHICH LED TO MY CAR BEING TOTALED. DURING THE ACCIDENT, MY PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED (WITH NO ONE SITTING IN THE SEAT) AND MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SEAT BELT EXTENDED SO FAR THAT I HIT MY CHEST AGAINST THE STEERING, WHICH TELLS ME IT DID NOT LOCK. I NOTIFIED HONDA CONCERNING THIS ISSUE, THEY HAD AN INSPECTOR COME OUT, JUST TO TELL

20110110CrashAIR BAGS

I WAS INVOLVED IN A SIX VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN WHICH I REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 55 MPH, I HAD MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE WHICH LED TO MY CAR BEING TOTALED. DURING THE ACCIDENT, MY PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED (WITH NO ONE SITTING IN THE SEAT) AND MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SEAT BELT EXTENDED SO FAR THAT I HIT MY CHEST AGAINST THE STEERING, WHICH TELLS ME IT DID NOT LOCK. I NOTIFIED HONDA CONCERNING THIS ISSUE, THEY HAD AN INSPECTOR COME OUT, JUST TO TELL

20091108CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL

I WAS ON A HEAD ON COLLISION IN MY 2004 ACURA TSX AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT GO OFF. I (THE DRIVER) WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE CAR. SOMEHOW THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT NOT THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG, THE REASON FOR CONCERN ARE TWO, FIRST WITH NOT ENOUGH WEIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIRBAG SHOULD NOT HAVE GONE OFF, (WHAT IF THERE WAS A SMALL CHILD SEATING THERE), AND ALSO THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG SHOULD HAVE GONE OFF. ALSO THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT DID NOT PROTECT ME AND IT FAILE

Mileage: 54,000

20091108CrashSEAT BELTS

I WAS ON A HEAD ON COLLISION IN MY 2004 ACURA TSX AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT GO OFF. I (THE DRIVER) WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE CAR. SOMEHOW THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT NOT THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG, THE REASON FOR CONCERN ARE TWO, FIRST WITH NOT ENOUGH WEIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIRBAG SHOULD NOT HAVE GONE OFF, (WHAT IF THERE WAS A SMALL CHILD SEATING THERE), AND ALSO THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG SHOULD HAVE GONE OFF. ALSO THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT DID NOT PROTECT ME AND IT FAILE

Mileage: 54,000

20071214CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL

IN A LIGHT FRONTAL COLLISION THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Mileage: 45,000

20070417CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE DROVE TO THE LEFT LANE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 50,000. *AK

Mileage: 50,000

20050112FireENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

WHILE DRIVING. FIRE STARTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY BURNT INSIDE. CONSUMER STATED THE O-RING WAS NOT SEATED PROPERLY AND ALL THE OIL LEAKED COMPLETELY OUT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER. *AK THE OIL WAS CHANGED 2 DAYS BEFORE THE FIRE OCCURRED. *TT

20050107CrashAIR BAGS

REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 25 MPH AND MY PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANYONE BEING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. MY AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. I SUFFERED A WHIPLASH AS A RESULT. THE COLLISION WAS HEAD ON AND I FEEL MY AIRBAG SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. ACURA SAYS THE CAR BEHAVED THE WAY IT SHOULD HAVE, BUT I FEEL THAT EXPLANATION IS INSUFFICIENT. I HAVE SPOKEN TO EXPERTS IN THE AREA AS WELL AND THEY FEEL LIKE ME THAT THE AIRBAG SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. IT IS MY FIRM BELIEF THAT THIS VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE.*AK

Mileage: 2,200

20041129CrashAIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

CONSUMER REAR ENDED A VEHICLE AT 25 MPH. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THE DRIVER SIDE DID NOT.*AK

Mileage: 2,100

20041125CrashAIR BAGS

MY 2004 ACURA TSX AND I WERE INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION (THE FRONT OF MY CAR HIT THE REAR END OF A CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF MY TSX STRUCK THE RIGHT REAR SIDE OF A LATE MODEL CHEVY IMPALA. THE IMPACT SET OFF MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG, BUT NOT MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG. I WAS DRIVING AND STRUCK MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY TSX. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT CATCH ME AND AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION FROM THE INCIDENT AND FEEL THAT MY AIRBAG SHOULD DEPLOY. EVER

Mileage: 8,800

20041125CrashSEAT BELTS:FRONT

MY 2004 ACURA TSX AND I WERE INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION (THE FRONT OF MY CAR HIT THE REAR END OF A CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF MY TSX STRUCK THE RIGHT REAR SIDE OF A LATE MODEL CHEVY IMPALA. THE IMPACT SET OFF MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG, BUT NOT MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG. I WAS DRIVING AND STRUCK MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY TSX. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT CATCH ME AND AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION FROM THE INCIDENT AND FEEL THAT MY AIRBAG SHOULD DEPLOY. EVER

Mileage: 8,800

20040818AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DROVE OVER SOME DEBRIS IN THE ROAD AND PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. PASSENGER SUSTAINED SHOULDER BRUISES DUE TO THE FORCE OF THE AIR BAG. *AK

Mileage: 2,948