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2004 Acura TSX repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (45%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 241 repairs.
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2004 Acura TSX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 203 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Acura TSX

Engine not specified

Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Jul 2009

96100 mi

C $1700
I wasn't able to shift into reverse after a month so I got it checked out and Acura dealership said it was the clutch so they replaced the clutch and plates. 
May 2010

108500 mi
Had vibrations going over 80Km/h so I had it checked out and found it to be the cv joints. Acura dealership thought it was a bent rim but I looked on some forums and found the problem to be the joints. 
Acura TSX in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2010

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2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Acura TSX in Oregon, United States
Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014

84000 mi

US $590
Master cylinder and slave cylinder had worn out which made it impossible to shift gears. 
Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Oct 2013 - Dec 2013
Nov 2013

142200 mi

US $150
The sockets were burned. And the light bulbs were very close to the end of their lives. 
Dec 2013

143000 mi

US $725
Engine Oil was leaking from timing chain cover and oil pan. 
Acura TSX in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2013 - May 2014
Dec 2013

110360 mi

C $390
we have Acura 2004 my son like this car we bought this private local BC we loose money do full tuneup but now have gas miles per letter 5to 6 km i never see before same gas miles my son went to university to hard fold gas not happy 
Acura TSX in Connecticut, United States
Jul 2013 - Dec 2014
Jul 2014

56200 mi
Exhaust heat shield fell off car 
Acura TSX in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2013 - Apr 2018
Nov 2014

105000 mi

US $850
Rack and pinion noisy. Not leaking but prompting replacment soon and inner tie rods as well 
Apr 2015

112700 mi

US $80
Water leaking inside the car. Searching for the source. Sunroof drains ruled out. I suspect clogged condenser or condenser line. I've torn apart the car on 3 separate occasions for this since Nov 27th. And been to the dealer twice for it. Broke the ga 
May 2016

131000 mi
Head failed. 
Apr 2017

141000 mi

US $100
New pads, rotors, and regreased caliper pins. 
Apr 2018

149 mi

US $330
Lower control arms replaced. Upgraded complaince bushings to PCI and had pressed in back in September. 
Acura TSX in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2009 - Sep 2017
Nov 2010

71400 mi

US $120
Replaced starter. cost of new WPS starter $120.00 Replaced starter. cost of new WPS starter $120.00 
Dec 2010

72800 mi

US $185
Replaced leaking crankshaft seal on timing cover R&R crankshaft seal on timing chain cover 
May 2011

80000 mi

US $28
R&R right front door lock actuator R&R right front door lock actuator 
Jun 2013

141000 mi

US $100
T S and replace cyl.# 1 spark plug coil 
Sep 2013

147000 mi

US $50
replaced right inner tie rod end. 
Jan 2014

188700 mi

US $100
driver window became difficult to raise. replaced motor and regulator assembly. I think it was a lubrication issue. I noticed rt rear window very slow also. - lubed the tracks, worked better. 
Mar 2014

162000 mi
right front sway bar link broke. Replaced both sides myself for $50 in parts. 
Sep 2014

177000 mi

US $400
Replaced upper ball joints. Right was worn badly. Clicking noise noticed backing and turning. Replaced both drive shaft assemblies with reman. 
Jan 2015

160000 mi

US $120
brake caliper froze after brake pad replacement. removed and replaced both rear calipers and bled system. no further issues 
Feb 2016

194000 mi

US $100
R&R power steering pump. very noisy when cold and then would quit in sharp turns- exit ramps... Flushed old oil from system. 
Mar 2016

196000 mi
Found right upper ball joint loose. Previously replaced 20,000 miles ago. Part under warrenty- replaced at no cost for part. 
Aug 2016

200300 mi

US $1400
Replaced clutch, master and slave cylinders 
Nov 2016

202800 mi

US $200
Replaced sway bar links and bushings. difficult to do the bushings- extra time needed. solved clunking. replaced front shock struts and bushings. 
Dec 2016

206000 mi

US $30
Interior lights inop when door opened. Replaced overhead light switch/ bulb assembly . 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Feb 2005 - Sep 2014
Dec 2005

20000 mi
Navigation and audio display failed, replaced audio unit under warranty. 
Sep 2006

27000 mi
Rear passenger window motor failed, replaced under warranty. 
Oct 2009

70000 mi
Driver seat belt buckle open circuit, SRS indicator light active. Replaced under lifetime warranty of seat belt components. 
Jul 2010

85000 mi

US $250
Power steering pump replaced but rack and pinion still leaking 
Jun 2012

115000 mi

US $400
Both front headlight lenses had condensation on the inside which prevented HID headlights from turning on. I replaced both headlight lenses with aftermarket units. 
Sep 2014

137000 mi
Power steering leak never fixed. 
Acura TSX in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2011 - Feb 2013
Aug 2012

137000 mi
Headlight clip replacement 
Jan 2013

149000 mi

US $428
Starter failed, replaced. CEL for knock sensor immediately upon returning from starter repair trip. Replaced sensor, CEL did not clear. Car electrical system failed in highway traffic, left stranded with car that wouldn't start. Initially diagnosed as alternator. Alternator was replaced and car subsequently died again on drive home. 
Feb 2013

149000 mi
New alternator did not fix problem, determined to be damaged electrical connector. This also fixed the knock sensor issue. Likely damaged during earlier repair. 
Acura TSX in Arizona, United States
Jan 2006 - Aug 2015
Jul 2006

32052 mi
A/C Compressor, Clutch, Coil, Freon Replaced (Warranty) 
Sep 2006

35144 mi
Front Brake Pads and Rotor Resurfacing (Warranty) Clutch Master Replaced (Warranty) 
Feb 2007

40166 mi
A/C Leak Repaired/ System Recharged (Warranty) 
Jan 2009

57000 mi
Center Console Lights Burned Out (Warranty) L/F Door Lock Actuator Replaced (Warranty) 
Sep 2009

64709 mi
Stalled - Accelerator Sensor (Tow - Warranty) HVAC Blower Motor Replaced (Warranty) 
Mar 2010

70553 mi
Accelerator Sensor Replaced (Warranty) Manual Transmission Rebuilt (Warranty) Rear-View Mirror Replaced (Warranty) Power Steering Hose Replaced (Recall) 
May 2011

86000 mi
Power Steering Pump Replaced (Warranty) Front Compliance Bushings Replaced (Warranty) CD Changer Replaced (Warranty) 
Aug 2015

140000 mi

US $950
Power steering failed. Rack and pinion had developed a leak. Dealer quoted $2600 to replace. Independent Honda mechanic charged around $1000. 
Acura TSX in Illinois, United States
Feb 2014 - Oct 2017
Mar 2014

156000 mi

US $200
Needed new Drivers Side Ball Joint - Did myself. Clutch Pedal Bracket Broke Inner and Outer tie rods needed to be replaced. Alignment also done as well. 
Feb 2015

167900 mi
Lower control arms were replaced as they were worn. Driver's side axle replaced as it was clunking and worn. 
Aug 2016

189100 mi

US $170
Rear Wheel bearing went out. Decided to replace both of them at same time. 
Oct 2016

192000 mi

US $100
Rear Upper control arm (left & right). Ball joint connected to knuckle was worn out. Found out when going to get an alignment. 
Acura TSX in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2016 - Jan 2017
Nov 2016

89900 mi

C $400
Alternator was overcharging the battery. 
Acura TSX in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2009 - Jun 2017
May 2017

162000 mi

US $800
Replace starter 
Acura TSX in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2018 - Jun 2022
May 2018

184760 mi

C $1100
Transmission jammed into 6th gear while accelerating from a stop, rendering the car immobile. Towed, and complete manual transmission replaced with junkyard unit. 
Acura TSX in Washington, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017

194000 mi

US $2000
Replaced clutch, flywheel, Slave cylinder 
Acura TSX in Colorado, United States
Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

162000 mi

US $120
Replaced Starter 
Jun 2017

163000 mi

US $150
Owner replaced alternator 
Acura TSX in Illinois, United States
Jun 2015 - Jul 2016
Jul 2016

91000 mi

US $2200
Replaced engine. 
Acura TSX in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2013 - Nov 2013
Sep 2013

94000 mi

US $300
CV axle joint problem 
Nov 2013

94000 mi
Audio screen would dim at random. Known issue with the circuit board which would be a $500 fix. CV axle joint problem 
Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada
May 2015 - Mar 2016
Jun 2015

155000 mi

C $500
Rear bearing 
Acura TSX in New Mexico, United States
Dec 2015 - May 2016
Jan 2016

US $1500
Both headlight transformers needed replacing. Had to take off front bumper twice (once for each side) to get access to parts. 
Acura TSX in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2009 - Feb 2010
Dec 2009

68820 mi

C $1450
Throw-out bearing was worn. Replacement necessitated removal of transmission, so clutch assembly was replaced as incidental work. 
Acura TSX in Oklahoma, United States
Nov 2011 - Oct 2015
May 2012

120000 mi
Seatbelt buckle would sometimes cause airbag light to illuminate. It would only resolve after turning the car off and back on. 
Apr 2013

131000 mi
Valet lock for pull lever for trunk release remained locked despite using key to unlock. Disassembly and reassembly after cleaning repaired, but key must be tilted to operate, lever works fine. 
Sep 2014

148000 mi

US $76
Starter has to be replaced, very slow cranking to no crank at all. Acted like battery, but starter was culprit. 
Acura TSX in British Columbia, Canada
May 2008 - Nov 2020
Jun 2009

58900 mi

C $400
Electrical shutting down momentarily. Defective wiring to battery replaced. 
Aug 2009

62000 mi

C $1000
replaced drivers side door lock acutator 
Sep 2011

90520 mi

C $800
minor problems with overhead console dome lights cutting in and out (problem not fully resolved yet, seems to be bad wiring). 
Oct 2013

114160 mi

C $4000
AC relay corroded - the replaced the spider accessory belt at same time Full clutch replacement job 
Aug 2014

124000 mi

C $900
Replace dying starter 
Jan 2016

121100 mi

C $1000
Replace dead alternator 
Sep 2016

144460 mi

C $600
Replaced throttle position sensor 
Jan 2017

148180 mi

C $3000
high pressure power steering hose replaced. engine coil pack replaced. 
Feb 2018

161200 mi

C $500
Engine suddenly ran very rough, no power, engine light on. Dealer replace two coil packs in engine. 
Mar 2018

161200 mi

C $1700
Replace calipers and rotors in rear. Replace drivers side rear main wheel bearing. 
Acura TSX in Illinois, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

69000 mi

US $150
Right Front Inner Tie Rod replacement 
Feb 2009

81000 mi

US $400
Front and rear stabilizer links are worn and squeak when going over road imperfections. 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Sep 2007 - Jul 2013
Aug 2009

59000 mi

US $125
Power door lock actuators failed on two doors but replaced on all four doors since they were all the same age and likely to fail at the same time. 
May 2010

65000 mi
Center stack lighting dims or blacks out. Replaced circuit board in radio that controls center stack lighting. 
Oct 2011

78000 mi

US $25
Replaced front passenger side power door lock actuator. 
Mar 2013

92000 mi

US $200
Groaning, creaking noise from front end. Usual causes such as ball joints, tie rods, shocks were eliminated. Suspected steering rack but not conclusive. Decided to live with the noise. 
Jul 2013

93000 mi
Groaning, creaking noise from front end. 
Acura TSX in Arizona, United States
Dec 2007 - Jun 2018
Mar 2008

28000 mi
HVAC/Radio switches - back lighting failed. 
Feb 2010

43000 mi
SRS warning light appeared intermittently while driving. Driver side seat belt buckle replaced under original manufacturers warranty. Problem resolved. 
Oct 2011

51200 mi

US $42
Driver's side power door lock actuator fails to lock driver's door while activating from inside. Passenger door sporadically will lock/unlock. Car cannot be locked/unlocked from outside using remote. Replace driver's side power door actuator myself. System repaired and is operational again. 
May 2013

56300 mi

US $1265
Clutch pedal groan anytime clutch is depressed and when ambient temperature reached 80 degrees or more. Replaced clutch pedal assy (not at fault) and clutch master cylinder (bled clutch). Outside trunk release (electrical) switch (above license plate) became inoperable. Despite dealer service bulletin and 2005 repair to prevent trunk wire pinch near left trunk hinge, several wires became severed anyway. Wires re-soldered. Front struts replaced during repairs as struts locked-up. See "Honda ServiceNews" (12/09): "Dampers Lock Up After Lowering Vehicle on a Rack." Damper lock-up is a wear & tear issue that can occur over time, especially in hot-weather ar Radiator drain cock needed replacement due to breakage. Radiator required removal to facilitate new drain plug replacement. Hoses and thermostat were also replaced as a preventative measure since radiator removal would reduce labor charge. 
Aug 2015

60300 mi

US $72
Despite always always left on, the cruise control power switch (steering wheel) failed, switched off and would not press back on. A new switch assembly was purchased and replaced by myself. 
Oct 2015

60200 mi

US $59
Power window switch (left/rear) defective. Internal spring worked through top of switch creating hole, popped out and became inoperative. The entire issue is odd since I hardly carry passengers and the switch is rarely used... 
Jan 2016

61000 mi

US $21
Front passenger power door lock actuator failed. Purchased part and replaced it myself. 
Dec 2016

62000 mi

US $380
While accelerating on the freeway the car began bucking and displayed both check engine and VSA lights. 1st to 2nd up-shifts were not smooth. My Honda mechanic diagnosed a bad APP sensor or throttle position sensor which was replaced. 
Feb 2017

65000 mi

US $385
After several years of intermittent starting issues the starter was replaced with a Honda re-manufactured unit. The symptoms can be attributed to Honda's updated starter design which can be found in the same generation (03-07) Accord too. 
Aug 2017

69085 mi

US $11
Driver's window regulator was on the verge of failing. Scraping noise each time the window was raised or lowered indicated it would soon fail and eventually fall inside of door. The positive battery cap was broken and no longer could cover the terminal. This plastic cap has a molded hinge which cracked causing the cap to become detached and eventually lost. I purchased a replacement from the Honda dealer and installed it myself. 
Acura TSX in Arizona, United States
Mar 2008 - Sep 2010
Nov 2008

92000 mi

US $175
Driver door lock actuator replacement, done at honda dealer, successful. 
Jun 2009

104000 mi

US $1000
Self replaced A/C compressor, Clutch, and coil. Took to a mechanic for freon evacuate and recharge. Airbag light came on for 4 year checkup. Dealership said it was fine, but light keeps coming on. They possibly forgot to reset it. A/C Compressor, clutch, Coil, and dessicant replaced. Compressor locked up damaging other stated parts. Repaired by self, cost is parts only. 
Jul 2009

108000 mi

US $170
SRS sensor in the driver's seat belt buckle not functioning. Buckle replaced at Honda dealership. SRS sensor in the driver's seat belt buckle not functioning. Buckle replaced at Honda dealership. 
Aug 2010

123000 mi

US $385
Replaced Driver's Door lock actuator for the second time (was out of parts warranty), this time harness was replaced for it at the dealer's suggestion. This may have been the reason for it failing in the first place. Replaced the Transistor and transistor wiring for the A/C blower motor. No issues after replacement. 
Acura TSX in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2007 - Mar 2009
Jun 2008

45000 mi
HVAC display went dim, needs new printed circuit board, ordered by dealer, covered by extended warranty 
Jul 2008

49000 mi

US $40
Finished replacing bad HVAC circuit board, originally reported in June, '08 
Acura TSX in Iowa, United States
Nov 2007 - Jan 2011
Apr 2008

68000 mi

US $60
Electric door lock actuators on both front doors gradually wore out and failed to operate via either door-lock buttons on doors or key fob. Replaced both actuators myself. 
Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2009 - May 2013
Jun 2009

72000 mi

US $165
Replace power door lock actuator - passenger side front. 
May 2013

140000 mi

US $500
Clutch - throw-out bearing occasionally squeals. 

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2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Oct 2016 - Oct 2017
Oct 2016

144000 mi

US $800
The A/C would cycle off, when I turned the compressor off and on again it would run for 5 mins. Then it quit. 
Mar 2017

146287 mi

US $3000
The car's transmission began to slip, I checked the fluid and ended up adding 2 quarts, three weeks later the same thing. When the car was parked no fluid could not be seen leaking. After driving the car, you could smell the fluid burning. I took the car in and the high-pressure line of the transmission had developed a pin hole leak, so as the pressure in the transmission increased the car's speed the fluid poured out of the car. My Mechanic had the hole in the line welded closed and the problem has gone away. The VSA light and the Check engine light came, when this happen cruise control would cut off. I assumed it was the timing sensor, I took the car in and the mechanic said the oil pan was dry and that the timing chain was stretched and time tensioner was shot as well and the cam for the valves were bent. It needed a major engine overhaul. All was repaired and replaced Car needed Brakes Rotors and Calipers The High pressure line to the transmission developed a pin hole leak, so the transmission would only leak when the car's transmutation was engaged. to correct it my Mechanic welded the holes closed and it seems to be holding up. 
Jun 2017

146300 mi

US $366
The headlight bulbs needed replaced as did the the ignitors and balances and the driver side high beam socket broke and needed replaced. 
Oct 2017

154000 mi

US $6785
the paint on the roof, roof rails including the a pillar, and side view mirrors began to come off even though the car had been waxed every two weeks for the last 13 years. the paint then had to be stripped to bare metal. 
Acura TSX in Virginia, United States
Mar 2016 - Sep 2016
Mar 2016

101000 mi

US $100
replaced starter 
Acura TSX in California, United States
May 2015 - Apr 2018
Sep 2016

108000 mi

US $400
passenger door lock actuator replacement upper radiator hose replacement. it was getting spongy and hadn’t been replaced at the 100K service (only the lower radiator hose was replaced). 
Acura TSX in Mississippi, United States
Oct 2007 - Jul 2010
Oct 2007

59000 mi
purchased used. Front driver-side wheel bearings replaced within a week for free (dealership 3mo/3,000mi warranty). 
Jan 2008

66000 mi
radio lights and HVAC lights stopped working. Fixed under Acura's extended warranty (100k miles) for this particular problem with 2004 model. 
Mar 2008

67000 mi

US $195
Lights for buttons around HVAC and radio would not stay illuminated. Radio had to be replaced. 
Jul 2009

88000 mi

US $130
Cruise control switch replaced. Cruise control would only work if the "cruise" button was pressed at all times. 
Acura TSX in New York, United States
Nov 2015 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016

111000 mi

US $300
Replace new motors (control) for windows and seats. 
Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada
- Oct 2005
Oct 2005

9300 mi
radio lights stopped working, replaced under warranty 
Acura TSX in Ohio, United States
Feb 2005 - Oct 2011
Feb 2005

6004 mi
Noticed rear rattle/squeak. Weld in trunk 'massaged'. 
Feb 2006

30027 mi
Rattle noticed in dashboard. Replaced steering cable reel. 
May 2007

55183 mi
Replaced front passenger door lock. 
Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2016 - Jul 2018
Jul 2017

203360 mi

C $70
Tire Wheel balance 
Oct 2017

207700 mi

C $195
one rear bearing failed , replace both the rear bearing with After market parts total parts cost 180$ 
Nov 2017

209560 mi

C $250
Change the link and Bushing of the sway bar Power steering Pump rebuilt , seals and bearing replace. Change the water Pump, Coolant, along with belt tension bearing 
Dec 2017

211420 mi

C $350
Alternator stop charging, need to replace with Denso rebuilt alternator 
Jun 2018

221340 mi

C $320
Front Brake, Rotor, Caliper , and Brake Pad - 52 replacement (rebuilt caliper from parts Source) 260 , Wagner pads, Bremsen rotor,warranty replaced rotor from 747 auto Brake fluid change x 1 - 8 
Jul 2018

222549 mi

C $190
Alternator failed, Regulator burnt , replace with another new alternator 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Feb 2018
Jan 2018

217000 mi

US $150
Paint fading roof and hood badly Sanded roof and had it wrap in satin black vinyl, had hood painted OEM color 
Acura TSX in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2007 - Jan 2012
Jan 2008

55000 mi

US $400
Rear wheel bearings, diagnosed & ordered one day (about an hour). New rear wheel bearings installed. 
Acura TSX in Virginia, United States
Oct 2007 - Jun 2011
Mar 2011

117000 mi

US $150
Keyless entry would not work 
Acura TSX in Missouri, United States
Jul 2011 - Aug 2014
Mar 2013

82000 mi

US $325
The starter was getting weak so we replaced it. 
Mar 2014

89000 mi

US $75
Driver side visor wouldn't stay up. Replaced 
Acura TSX in Idaho, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

125000 mi

US $1300
A/C went out. Took in for estimate with oil change. A/C parts were broken, but compressor was not. Asked to replace compressor anyway. Used aftermarket parts. Water pump replaced. Discovered when evaluated for A/C. Aftermarket part used. 
Jan 2018

130000 mi

US $39
Cleaned battery terminals. 
Dec 2018

137337 mi

US $120
Removed and replaced alternator 
Oct 2021

157000 mi

US $700
Replaced starter motor 
Acura TSX in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2010

102300 mi

C $330
Air/Fuel Sensor Replacement 
Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2008 - Feb 2011
Jan 2009

29140 mi
Glove box rattling; rubber stopper replaced. 
Jun 2009

30380 mi

C $120
Driver's doorlock actuator replaced 
Sep 2009

31620 mi

C $100
Passenger side front window regulator was about to give out. Quoted $500. Called Acura Customer Service Relations, suggested that the low odometer combined with the poor service I had been getting at dealer justified a goodwill repair. They agreed. 
Acura TSX in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2017 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

91977 mi

C $452
replaced battery Bad alternator not charging 
Aug 2017

99820 mi

C $450
Grinding at start up. Replaced worn starter motor. 
Feb 2018

104780 mi

C $130
Check engine light car runs rough scanned to see what code was tripped misfire detected cyl 3 Diagnosed faulty ignition coil. Replaced with new one. Cleared code all is fine. 
Aug 2018

110980 mi

C $114
Random hesitation and occasional stalling. Diagnosed bad crankshaft sensor, replaced with new one problems stopped. 
Apr 2019

112220 mi

C $126
Noticed hesitation, wouldn’t accelerate past 50k/mh. Checked codes faulty coil cyl.2. Decided to replace remaining coil. Swapped in new ones problem solved. 
May 2021

128960 mi

C $4300
Total transmission failure. Had to be completely rebuilt. 
Acura TSX in Ohio, United States
Sep 2014 - May 2019
Feb 2017

125000 mi

US $1800
Replaced timing chain and guides. Replaced brake pads and rotors. First time this repair was required. 
Jan 2018

130000 mi
Fixed windshield washers. Removed clog of lint from nozzles and purged fluid lines. Diagnosis took longer than repair. 
May 2019

142000 mi
The Radio and climate control are all on one circuit board. That board was recalled but no notice received. All service parts and scrapped autos have been scavenged for parts. No parts available. Repair on a circuit level board is not reliable as the design was faulty. 
Acura TSX in Ohio, United States
May 2005 - Mar 2010
Oct 2005

33000 mi
O2 sensor before converter went out. Covered under warranty. 
Oct 2007

80000 mi
Lights on HVAC backlights went out. Was not aware of extended warranty. Never had it fixed. 
Jul 2008

108000 mi

US $150
Driver side door lock actuator stop working 
Acura TSX in Florida, United States
Nov 2013 - Jul 2015
Nov 2013

82000 mi

US $145
Electric fan motor for radiator failed. 
Jul 2014

89500 mi

US $95
Cylinder misfire - coil pack failed 
Aug 2014

91000 mi

US $15
AC relay 
Acura TSX in Illinois, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2018
Sep 2010

60000 mi

US $40
broken muffler support 
Jun 2011

67000 mi

US $2000
Power steering fluid leak because of small hole in power steering return line. oxygen sensor had to be replaced 
Nov 2013

84400 mi

US $180
Exhaust leak. Replaced fitting between exhaust manifold and catalyst. 
May 2014

88900 mi

US $200
Replaced rear sway bars. 
Mar 2016

105000 mi

US $400
replace exhaust flex pipe 
Jun 2017

105000 mi
AC was leaking refrigerant and needed a new valve assembly. 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Jan 2011 - Sep 2019
Nov 2013

54000 mi

US $100
Had to replace the battery after nearly 9.5 years. I understand some might consider this maintenance but given my intervals it certainly was not routine. 
Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009

101000 mi
Had harsh vibrations between 45 and 60 mph. Both front left and right axles had to be replaced. From research on the net, seems to be a common problem with the axles needing replacement somewhere between 70k and 100k miles. 
Acura TSX in Virginia, United States
Apr 2011 - Jan 2012
May 2011

62000 mi

US $675
power steering pump failure 
Acura TSX in Indiana, United States
Jun 2010 - Aug 2012
Feb 2012

104000 mi

US $300
The starter had died so it was replaced with a new one. 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Feb 2010 - Mar 2017
Jan 2013

160000 mi

US $500
failed bearing 
Oct 2013

170800 mi

US $120
replaced battery 
Apr 2014

176200 mi

US $600
Starter had failed. Replaced with new starter. 
Acura TSX in Illinois, United States
Aug 2009 - Nov 2013
Nov 2011

97800 mi

US $350
Nav control lights board needed to be replaced 
Aug 2012

108300 mi

US $1300
Compressor failed taking out condenser 
Acura TSX in Netherlands
May 2009 - Nov 2017
Mar 2011

53940 mi

€100
Driver door lock actuator, common problem with 2004 TSX. 
Jun 2012

69440 mi

€60
door alternator broke on the driver side. typical honda accord problem. 
Jul 2013

77800 mi

€1200
Seal of the automatic transmision to the drive shaft is defective, even after it has been recplaced with a new one. Ordering the part at a honda dealer (There is no acura dealer in my country) they supplied the wrong part. Left and right suspension arms Rust on the brake piston. 
Jul 2014

86060 mi

€600
Belt rolers 
Jul 2016

102800 mi

€1
Replacing stabilisation rubbers 
Feb 2017

118420 mi

€200
Rubber bushings were broken. 
Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2010 - Aug 2012
Jul 2011

88040 mi

C $550
Center panel and radio back lighting dim. Acura TSB 04-21 
Mar 2012

93000 mi

C $150
Radio, HVAC backlighting fail. Existing Acura TSB for this issue. Initial installation faulty, corrected for no additional charge. TSB issued only in U.S., so no warranty support in Canada. 
Acura TSX in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2014
May 2013

58000 mi
loose heat shields 
Acura TSX in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2007 - Aug 2011
Aug 2008

36000 mi

US $221
Power lock in driver's door failed. 
May 2011

57000 mi

US $354
Repaired and replaced rear stabilizer bar end links 
Acura TSX in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2009 - Oct 2019
Aug 2011

119600 mi
SRS light on, faulty seat belt buckle replaced under original lifetime seatbelt warranty 
Apr 2012

124000 mi

US $650
replaced bad starter 
May 2014

142000 mi

US $545
Replaced left rear brake caliper due to leak Right axle seal leak 
Aug 2015

154000 mi

US $500
replaced alternator, battery 
Jun 2016

163000 mi

US $500
passenger rear wheel bearing 
Jul 2017

172000 mi

US $500
left rear wheel bearing 
Apr 2018

179000 mi

US $600
coil pack, spark plugs 
Oct 2019

192000 mi

US $900
Leaking power steering fluid, replaced hoses/housing 
Acura TSX in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2008 - Jun 2011
Jul 2009

142000 mi

US $200
abs and tsa lights were coming on. They replaced the speed sensor in the left front wheel to fix the problem. 
Oct 2009

152000 mi

US $120
Had the dealer do the fuel injector cleanout treatment since gas mileage had slowly fallen off. Post treatment, gas mileage was regained to 26+ mpg as well as improved acceleration 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Feb 2008 - May 2011
Jul 2008

102000 mi

US $1040
Inner CV joints 
Acura TSX in Ohio, United States
Jun 2008 - May 2012
Jun 2009

63000 mi

US $250
Replaced motor for passenger door lock Hood was rusting - determined a manufacturer defect. Manufacturer paid to replace the hood. 
Jul 2010

75000 mi
Dash lights went out. Circuit board needed to be replaced. Covered under warranty. 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
May 2016

143900 mi

US $450
Motor mounts all replaced 
Acura TSX in California, United States
Sep 2009 - Oct 2014
Jun 2009

98000 mi

US $356
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) went out while driving. Car went into limp mode and I immediately took it to the Dealer for repair. 
Oct 2012

162000 mi

US $865
AC compressor went out. Replaced compressor, dryer/accumulator, flushed system and freon 
Mar 2013

170000 mi

US $382
One of the coils for the spark plugs stopped working, so it was replaced. There was also an oil leak from the valve cover gasket that was also replaced. 
Jan 2014

182000 mi

US $298
The alternator went bad, causing the battery to not be able to recharge. After a while, the battery alone could not provide enought power to keep the car running. Replaced the alternator and battery. When the alternator went bad, it would not keep the battery charged. After the alternator was replaced, the new alternator could not keep a charge on the battery. So had to also replace battery. 
Jul 2014

189800 mi

US $178
AC stopped working. Shop replaced relay and recharged system. 
Acura TSX in California, United States
May 2012 - May 2012
May 2012

103000 mi

US $245
Door lock actuator stopped working - I had to manually push down on each door lock in the car to secure the car when I left it. This also affected the car alarm. It was impossible to arm the car properly since the car couldn't lock itself. 
Acura TSX in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2012 - Sep 2016
Apr 2016

64780 mi

C $150
the flex pipe on the exhaust system is leaking gas. 
Acura TSX in Texas, United States
Jul 2012 - Dec 2018
Dec 2012

103000 mi

US $170
Blower fan transistor failed, car was not blowing any air. part replaced and everything back to normal 
Dec 2014

126000 mi

US $280
Starter stopped working, replaced with rebuilt unit. 
May 2016

139300 mi

US $150
Replaced Idler Tensioner for serpentine belt 
Dec 2016

148000 mi

US $200
Replaced power steering pump 
Sep 2017

157000 mi

US $260
Replaced Original OEM Alternator with a New Aftermarket 
Nov 2017

160000 mi

US $250
Replaced brake pads and turned front rotors 
Acura TSX in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008

18000 mi
Oxygen sensor on cat failed and had to be replaced. 

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