general problems of the 2004 Acura TSX

Seven problems related to steering 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 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2026

While driving the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly shutoff and powered on again. After do some diagnostics we determined is was the ecu/ecm. The ecm has corrosion on the top which caused salty water to eat through the lid. Doing some research this vehicle make and model has recall but doesn’t show up under my VIN. I’ve contacted the manufacturer which was willing to help but the dealership seems to not want to help since no recall was under the VIN so the manufacturer “Honda” has closed the case but hasn’t given me any answer to why. I’m in contact again with the manufacturer waiting for a call back hopefully today 4-21-26.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2023

They power steering is leaking badly onto exhaust pipe and not holding any fluid in the reservoir I do not know when problem began the car had one owner prior to me , I would like to just get the recall situated and fixed if possible.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2022

Was leaving my and steering wheel locked up.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2021

Power steering hose leak. I took my vehicle in to have the oil changed and mechanics noticed a power steering leak. The mechanic looked up any recalls on my vehicle and noted this was a previous recall. Upon searching, 2010 there was a bulletin that went out, and the car was taken in 2010 and inspected and released. Upon further searching the other day there was a 2018 release and update of the same bulletin, which I never received. Regardless of it being inspected in 2010 and being cleared to drive, it seems this issue ultimately ended up happening, just now, instead of 2010. When I contacted Acura they said there are no current VIN associated recalls on my vehicle. My issue is, just because it was 10 years ago w/no issue doesn’t mean the issue doesn’t exist today, which it does. I’ve gotten no help from Acura on this. Any information you can provide would be appreciated. Thank you.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2021

I was driving my car and all of a sudden it was hard to steer the car.

6 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Acura Tsx. The contact stated that the steering wheel siezed and make loud noises. The contact stated that they were going 35 mph and they realized that the steering wheel would not turn. No warning lights illuminated. However, the airbag warning light illuminates from time to time. The contact is referencing failure to campaign number: 10v-174 (power steering). The vehicle was towed to an independent dealer where they let her know of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not diagnossed. The manufacture was not contacted. Failure mileage unknown. (parts distribution disconnect). Jw.

7 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2014

Steering rack is popping loudly and rapidly going out. Car is barely 100k. I've seen several reported cases where the steering rack requires replacing in this model vehicle and all cases were at or below 100k. This is certainly a safety issue and several Acuras have this issue and there are a few related tsbs for power steering, but no recall or further action has been taken to date. This is an expensive issue that requires attention. No vehicle's steering or related parts should fail so soon. It's unrealistic to hope for a vehicle that lasts forever, but a recall warranty to 150k should be issued.




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