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%)

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2004 Acura TSX transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (35%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (30%)

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2004 Acura TSX

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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. 
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. 
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. 

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2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

94000 mi

US $300
CV axle joint problem 
94000 mi CV axle joint problem 
35144 mi Clutch Master Replaced (Warranty) 
70553 mi Accelerator Sensor Replaced (Warranty) Manual Transmission Rebuilt (Warranty) Rear-View Mirror Replaced (Warranty) Power Steering Hose Replaced (Recall) 
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. 
194000 mi

US $2000
Replaced clutch, flywheel, Slave cylinder 
156000 mi

US $30
Clutch Pedal Bracket Broke 
167900 mi Driver's side axle replaced as it was clunking and worn. 
84000 mi

US $590
Master cylinder and slave cylinder had worn out which made it impossible to shift gears. 
140000 mi

US $500
Clutch - throw-out bearing occasionally squeals. 
68820 mi

C $1450
Throw-out bearing was worn. Replacement necessitated removal of transmission, so clutch assembly was replaced as incidental work. 
177000 mi

US $400
Clicking noise noticed backing and turning. Replaced both drive shaft assemblies with reman. 
200300 mi

US $1400
Replaced clutch, master and slave cylinders 
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). 

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2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan

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

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. 
128960 mi

C $4300
Total transmission failure. Had to be completely rebuilt. 
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 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. 
142000 mi

US $545
Right axle seal leak 

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2004 Acura TSX Transmission Problems

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