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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%)
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Chart based on 241 repairs.
2004 Acura TSX suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Acura TSX
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2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 105000 mi US $850 |
Rack and pinion noisy. Not leaking but prompting replacment soon and inner tie rods as well |
| 149 mi US $330 |
Lower control arms replaced. Upgraded complaince bushings to PCI and had pressed in back in September. |
| 86000 mi | Power Steering Pump Replaced (Warranty) Front Compliance Bushings Replaced (Warranty) CD Changer Replaced (Warranty) |
| 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. |
| 156000 mi US $200 |
Needed new Drivers Side Ball Joint - Did myself. Inner and Outer tie rods needed to be replaced. Alignment also done as well. |
| 167900 mi | Lower control arms were replaced as they were worn. |
| 189100 mi US $170 |
Rear Wheel bearing went out. Decided to replace both of them at same time. |
| 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. |
| 148180 mi C $3000 |
high pressure power steering hose replaced. |
| 161200 mi C $1700 |
Replace drivers side rear main wheel bearing. |
| 155000 mi C $500 |
Rear bearing |
| 147000 mi US $50 |
replaced right inner tie rod end. |
| 162000 mi | right front sway bar link broke. Replaced both sides myself for $50 in parts. |
| 177000 mi US $400 |
Replaced upper ball joints. Right was worn badly. |
| 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. |
| 196000 mi | Found right upper ball joint loose. Previously replaced 20,000 miles ago. Part under warrenty- replaced at no cost for part. |
| 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. |
| 85000 mi US $250 |
Power steering pump replaced but rack and pinion still leaking |
| 137000 mi | Power steering leak never fixed. |
| 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. |
| 93000 mi | Groaning, creaking noise from front end. |
| 56300 mi US $1265 |
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 |
| 69000 mi US $150 |
Right Front Inner Tie Rod replacement |
| 81000 mi US $400 |
Front and rear stabilizer links are worn and squeak when going over road imperfections. |
2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 102000 mi US $1040 |
Inner CV joints |
| 59000 mi | purchased used. Front driver-side wheel bearings replaced within a week for free (dealership 3mo/3,000mi warranty). |
| 207700 mi C $195 |
one rear bearing failed , replace both the rear bearing with After market parts total parts cost 180$ |
| 209560 mi C $250 |
Change the link and Bushing of the sway bar Power steering Pump rebuilt , seals and bearing replace. |
| 55000 mi US $400 |
Rear wheel bearings, diagnosed & ordered one day (about an hour). New rear wheel bearings installed. |
| 148000 mi US $200 |
Replaced power steering pump |
| 77800 mi €1200 |
Left and right suspension arms |
| 102800 mi €1 |
Replacing stabilisation rubbers |
| 118420 mi €200 |
Rubber bushings were broken. |
| 57000 mi US $354 |
Repaired and replaced rear stabilizer bar end links |
| 160000 mi US $500 |
failed bearing |
| 62000 mi US $675 |
power steering pump failure |
| 67000 mi US $400 |
Power steering fluid leak because of small hole in power steering return line. |
| 88900 mi US $200 |
Replaced rear sway bars. |
| 163000 mi US $500 |
passenger rear wheel bearing |
| 172000 mi US $500 |
left rear wheel bearing |
| 192000 mi US $900 |
Leaking power steering fluid, replaced hoses/housing |
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