Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Acura TSX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Acura TSX has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 142 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19E068000 Accelerator Pedal May Bind/FMVSS 124 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V093000 Engine Stall due to ECU Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V174000 POWER STEERING HOSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V429000 HONDA/TRUNK WIRE HARNESS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 29 complaints
- Electrical System 29 complaints
- Seats 22 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 19 complaints
- Power Train 16 complaints
- Steering 14 complaints
Of the 142 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 142 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Acura TSX presents an average reliability profile. Recalls focus on power steering, engine cooling, and lighting issues, while owners report concerns with the electrical system and air bags.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power steering hose | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| engine cooling | 80,000–110,000 miles | $250–$450 | common |
| air bag system | 60,000–95,000 miles | $400–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Timing belt inspection
- Coolant replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Power steering fluid leaks
- Engine overheating
- Intermittent electrical failures
- Airbag warning lights
- Malfunctioning tail lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Acura TSX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.