The vehicle dossier US · 2004
2004 Acura
TSXProblems & recalls
142 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 56 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 142 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.
62,000 miles is the median among 103 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 25,500–106,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
4 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALCampaign 19E068000
Reported concern
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 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
Manufacturer’s stated response
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. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.
Manufacturer campaign: AS1019XXXX
Read campaign 19E068000 at NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEMCampaign 13V093000
Reported concern
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 Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle's carpeting, which is in contact with the vehicle's engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). As a result, the ECU case may experience rust or corrosion. This damage may potentially cause the engine to stall.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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 recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-800-382-2238 and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.acura.com.
Manufacturer campaign: S86
Read campaign 13V093000 at NHTSASTEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONSCampaign 10V174000
Reported concern
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 STEERING OIL.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: R35
Read campaign 10V174000 at NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTSCampaign 04V429000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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 DAMAGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Manufacturer campaign: P45
Read campaign 04V429000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
69 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
DORE5C4S09This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent…NHTSA ID 10165333
This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part from being installed, and would therefore have no impact on the end user besides time to complete installation.
Components: SUSPENSION. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10165333 at NHTSAB07-025Service bulletin - There are specific leak dye kits for the R-134a and R-1234yf A/C systems; make sure you use the correct kit for to the A/C system you are working on.NHTSA ID 10143211
Service bulletin - There are specific leak dye kits for the R-134a and R-1234yf A/C systems; make sure you use the correct kit for to the A/C system you are working on.
Components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10143211 at NHTSABTS180402Tech line summary article - When adding keys or running the System Check with the Immobilizer Setup Tool in the i-HDS, are you seeing this message? "Immobilizer system is not normal". We?re aware of this issue and have it under…NHTSA ID 10135110
Tech line summary article - When adding keys or running the System Check with the Immobilizer Setup Tool in the i-HDS, are you seeing this message? "Immobilizer system is not normal". We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10135110 at NHTSABJA46167Sending vehicle data to tech line.NHTSA ID 10193392
Sending vehicle data to tech line.
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10193392 at NHTSAB04-026"SERVICE BULLETIN - THE REAR WIRE HARNESS NEAR THE LEFT SIDE TRUNK HINGE IS NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AND COULD BE DAMAGED WHEN THE TRUNK IS REPEATEDLY OPENED AND CLOSED. A DAMAGED WIRE HARNESS CAN CAUSE A BLOWN FUSE OR AN OPEN …NHTSA ID 10099063
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THE REAR WIRE HARNESS NEAR THE LEFT SIDE TRUNK HINGE IS NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AND COULD BE DAMAGED WHEN THE TRUNK IS REPEATEDLY OPENED AND CLOSED. A DAMAGED WIRE HARNESS CAN CAUSE A BLOWN FUSE OR AN OPEN CIRCUIT, WITH EITHER RESULTING IN A LOSS OF THE BACKUP LIGHTS, THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT, THE LEFT OR RIGHT TAILLIGHT, AND/OR THE TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON FUNCTION. DRIVING WITHOUT BACK-UP LIGHTS OR DRIVING AT NIGHT WITHOUT TAILLIGHTS CAN MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR OTHER DRIVERS TO SEE THE VEHICLE, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR."
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10099063 at NHTSAB05-018SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.NHTSA ID 10100462
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
Components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10100462 at NHTSAB98015Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.NHTSA ID 10211608
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
Components: EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10211608 at NHTSADLR MSG - AcuraDealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.NHTSA ID 10128529
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
Components: AIR BAGS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10128529 at NHTSADLR MSG - Stop SDealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-023, Safety Recall: Front Passenger?s …NHTSA ID 10128558
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-023, Safety Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-029, Recall: Front Driver?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity Recall, and 14-030, Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity have been posted to ISIS. However, due to the large number of affected units, Acura is still in the process of populating the VIN status inquiry function on iN, which is expected to take several days. When this process is complete, Acura will notify all dealers again via iN message. Until that time, the existing acknowledgement procedure must be used for all potentially affected vehicles.
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10128558 at NHTSAIN-27-14ACURA: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON, WITH DTC P2138 (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A/B INCORRECT VOLTAGE CORRELATION), AND HAVE POOR PERFORMANCE IN ENGINE. MODEL 2004-2008 TL, TSX. *PENHTSA ID 10055120
ACURA: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON, WITH DTC P2138 (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A/B INCORRECT VOLTAGE CORRELATION), AND HAVE POOR PERFORMANCE IN ENGINE. MODEL 2004-2008 TL, TSX. *PE
Components: ENGINE · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10055120 at NHTSADLR MSG - RFP -Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correla…NHTSA ID 10129517
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10129517 at NHTSADLR MSG - RFP -Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correla…NHTSA ID 10129812
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10129812 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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