2004 Acura TSX Acura TSX 2004

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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 42 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

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 

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2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

56300 mi

US $1265
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. 
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. 
56200 mi Exhaust heat shield fell off car 
143000 mi

US $725
Engine Oil was leaking from timing chain cover and oil pan. 
149000 mi

US $50
CEL for knock sensor immediately upon returning from starter repair trip. Replaced sensor, CEL did not clear. 
91000 mi

US $2200
Replaced engine. 
131000 mi Head failed. 
71400 mi

US $120
Replaced starter. cost of new WPS starter $120.00 
72800 mi

US $185
Replaced leaking crankshaft seal on timing cover R&R crankshaft seal on timing chain cover 
141000 mi

US $100
T S and replace cyl.# 1 spark plug coil 
114160 mi

C $4000
Full clutch replacement job 
144460 mi

C $600
Replaced throttle position sensor 
148180 mi

C $3000
engine coil pack replaced. 
161200 mi

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

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2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

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

125000 mi

US $1800
Replaced timing chain and guides. 
102300 mi

C $330
Air/Fuel Sensor Replacement 
33000 mi O2 sensor before converter went out. Covered under warranty. 
146287 mi

US $3000
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 
179000 mi

US $600
coil pack, spark plugs 
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. 
110980 mi

C $114
Random hesitation and occasional stalling. Diagnosed bad crankshaft sensor, replaced with new one problems stopped. 
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. 
209560 mi

C $250
Change the water Pump, Coolant, along with belt tension bearing 
125000 mi

US $1300
Water pump replaced. Discovered when evaluated for A/C. Aftermarket part used. 
18000 mi Oxygen sensor on cat failed and had to be replaced. 
82000 mi

US $145
Electric fan motor for radiator failed. 
89500 mi

US $95
Cylinder misfire - coil pack failed 
139300 mi

US $150
Replaced Idler Tensioner for serpentine belt 
64780 mi

C $150
the flex pipe on the exhaust system is leaking gas. 
58000 mi loose heat shields 
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. 
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. 
143900 mi

US $450
Motor mounts all replaced 
60000 mi

US $40
broken muffler support 
67000 mi

US $2000
oxygen sensor had to be replaced 
84400 mi

US $180
Exhaust leak. Replaced fitting between exhaust manifold and catalyst. 
105000 mi

US $400
replace exhaust flex pipe 
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 
86060 mi

€600
Belt rolers 
108000 mi

US $400
upper radiator hose replacement. it was getting spongy and hadn’t been replaced at the 100K service (only the lower radiator hose was replaced). 

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2004 Acura TSX Engine Problems

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