Four problems related to power steering pump have been reported for the 2004 Acura TL. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Acura TL based on all problems reported for the 2004 TL.
Steering pump hose leaks. I have tighted the clamp which stopped it for a while but it is leaking again and the hose looks to be deteriating. This vehicle is not part of the current recall. Also the key gets stuck in the ignition and you cant get it out. Have had the ignition replaced and it has happeed again. A search will find that this issue is also on the mdx.
The contact owns a 2004 Acura Tl. While making a left turn, the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump and the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08v091000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Ongoing problems went to dealer told was fine. Experience leaks and noise issues was told no problem. Back to dealer was told something wrong with steering rack , power steering pump and leak somewhere. Vehicle had several recalls in past for same problems.
Both mine and my friends power streeing pumps have gone bad right around the same time in our 2004 Acura Tl. Right around the 60k mark.