TSX (CL)
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Complaints by Engine Code
K24A2
2.4L 4-cyl / 200 hpView details
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Acura TSX Unidentified Engine
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K24Z3
2.4L 4-cyl / 201 hpView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Acura TSX, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2004-2008 Acura TSX
On a used 2004-2008 Acura TSX, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the steering (77), the airbags and driver-assist systems (52) and the electrical system (51). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked, then drive straight on a level road with a light grip.Safety. NHTSA has 77 owner complaints on the 2004-2008 Acura TSX about the steering.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints on the 2004-2008 Acura TSX about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints on the 2004-2008 Acura TSX about the electrical system.
- Latch and tug every seat belt, move every seat through its full travel and lock each seatback.Safety. NHTSA has 44 owner complaints on the 2004-2008 Acura TSX about the seats, seat belts and interior.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 38 owner complaints on the 2004-2008 Acura TSX about the engine.
Recalls (6)
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle's carpeting, which is in contact with the vehicle's engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). As a result, the ECU case may experience rust or corrosion. This damage may potentially cause the engine to stall.
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 ACURA TSX PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 25, 2002 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008. PROLONGED HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY AND MAY CAUSE THE HOSE TO CRACK AND LEAK POWER STEERING OIL.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A COIL WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
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ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE WIRE HARNESS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK HINGE AREA IS NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AND OVER TIME COULD BE DAMAGED WHEN THE TRUNK IS OPENED AND CLOSED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2004-2008 Acura TSX complaints?
Owners have filed 298 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004-2008 Acura TSX. The systems they name most often are the steering, the safety systems and the electrical system.
Is the 2004-2008 Acura TSX a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 298 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004-2008 Acura TSX. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004-2008 Acura TSX have?
NHTSA has 298 owner complaints on file for the 2004-2008 Acura TSX as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2004-2008 Acura TSX?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls covering some 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Acura TSX?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the steering, the safety systems and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the TSX have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2004-2008 Acura TSX. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 298 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.