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2004 Acura TSX Brakes Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
6%of 142 total for the year
Median mileage
91,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Acura TSX, 6% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Car leaking power steering fluid and smoking underneath engine, keep having problems with the braking system and I saw recalls on 2004 -2008 models and air bag icon always on”

NHTSA complaint #11196431, filed 2019-04, 158,000 miles

“When applying brakes, they travel lower and feel softer than normal and are not responsive. Brakes will lose traction, causing the car to roll when stopped. At a national brake repair service provider, I was told that they could flush the brake system (which temporarily improved the issue for about a week), but air was getting into the brake system due to a faulty vsa modulator. Acura does not allow sell these parts outside of their own service providers and has not issued a recall for this potentially dangerous issue with this vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10253760, filed 2009-01, 86,000 miles

“Acura 2004 TSX owner. Just recently discovered this site; but as with the other complaints, I have also experience the vehicle to vibrate/shimmy while applying the brakes. I have taken this to the dealer, 1st when I had 12,000 miles, and being a naive 1st time car owner, I had to pay to replace the brakes (apprx. $300.00) for a brand new car! I then experienced this at approx. 25,000 miles, and again had to pay $300.00 for a new set of brakes. …”

NHTSA complaint #10264972, filed 2009-04

“It was 930 at night I was driving my car home to drop off going on vacation ..my car started stalling out and all lights went out.. As I brake my car jumped 3 to 5 feet.. It was like the brakes surged .. Lights flashing .. Very dangerous because if I would of been on my way to work on freeway I could of been in a dangerous accident.. The car did not stop when applied the brake instead it acted like I was pushing the accelerator... I had to shut car out put in neutral and have it pushed in my garage to prevent going through wall... I never heard of a alternator doing this.. …”

NHTSA complaint #10607386, filed 2014-07

“The contact owns a 2004 Acura TSX. The contact stated that the vsa warning lamp illuminated which made the ABS system engage abnormally. The contact mentioned that he attempted to engage the brakes but it failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 101,274.”

NHTSA complaint #10551483, filed 2013-11, 96,000 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2014343%
201339%
201297%
2011716%
20101625%
20092426%
2008721%
200729%
2006612%
200524%
200486%

Other parts of the 2004 Acura TSX

Air bags
29 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsSeats
22 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsInterior lighting
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Acura TSX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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