general problems of the 2004 Acura TSX

Four problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2004 Acura TSX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Acura TSX based on all problems reported for the 2004 TSX.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/13/2021

This vehicle was taken in for a recall for a corrosive ecm. 1 hour prior to taking this vehicle in my assigned service writer gave me a call, your vehicle is ready for pick up. I was advised due to their visual inspection of the ecm( electronic control module)(electrical computer) not having corrosion, they will not change the unit but they have decided to replace the cover on the unit. I've filed a concerning complaint to Acura headquarters due to my knowledge of cars to have it on file what was told to me before receiving the vehicle. Due to my knowledge a faulty ecm can trigger numerous faults within the vehicles performance. Prior to bringing the vehicle to the dealership, I've been experiencing heavy misfires, poor radio connection, no interior lights and triggered headlights. I've replaced the necessary mechanics that would normal be the cause of these issues and the problem was still existing. The last option was the ecm,which fueled my search of a recall on these models for a faulty ecm. A few weeks later I've contacted another dealership in hopes they would take care of the problem, the representative was polite and reassured me the recall was suppose to be replaced with a new unit under manufacturer policy. However this could not be done because the previous dealer has marked the vehicle as a completed task. So I filed another complaint and have not received any further notice regarding my concern. A few weeks later I had the vehicle diagnosed and realized the ecm was never replaced nor removed out of the vehicle for inspection. Pictures and video where taken of this unit,as you can see the build up of dirt and dust from its original installment back in 2004. Later reading the review of that specific dealership, I've learned their has been numerous complaints regarding poor service at that locations service department.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2021

My headlights always flicker and turn off everytime I drive within 5 minutes of driving. It gets really bad when I drive in cold/wet weather and I’ve replaced the bulbs a good 5 times. Something is wrong with my suspension I think? my vsc and warning light always automatically come and stay on and my car makes a noise everytime I turn/reverse. My car continues to start smoking when I drive, especifically on hot days and multiple mechanics have said I have a severe oil leak/power steering leak and I’ve gone to 3 within the last 6 months. So I’m not sure what to do and I seen the recalls on all of the things I listed above for my model of car just not specifically for my VIN number. Please help.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2014

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.

4 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/18/2009

The console lights (lights in the center) went out in 2009, which is a safety concern as you need to attempt to read the controls via the overhead light while driving, causing a huge distraction. We took it to the dealer and they wanted $150 just to diagnosis it. Recently we learned that Acura extended warranty some years back to fix it however we were never notified (we are the original owners). Now we have passed the extended warranty time (7 years). We feel it's a safety concern and should have been notified about the issue by Acura and that as such Acura should still be liable to fix the problem. Thank you.


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