2004 Acura TSX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 20%of 142 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,750miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Acura TSX, 20% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,750 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 11/14/2019 took my car into bradshaw Acura dealer ship for the ECM/ PCM corrosin recall #13-014 and they refuse to due the recall even tho my ecu has corrosin on it and explained to the service advisor cory that I was driving the car and it stalled out. Took the car to my mechanic and everting is in good and working condition but when he looked at the ecu and saw all the corrosion. On it he said this has to be the problem and I told the service advisor this and they refuse to do the recall and replace the PCM”
NHTSA complaint #11280411, filed 2019-11, 175,000 miles“Passenger side head light malfunction. Head light works on and off; does not turn on sometimes. Some days it works, some days it never does. Problem appears to be related to rainy/dump weather. Dealer did not acknowledge that it is wiring issue and recommended that the hole system be changed and it cost me $909. 00. They did not give me the old part.”
NHTSA complaint #10293642, filed 2009-11, 104,000 miles“The console lights (lights in the center) went out in 2009, which is a safety concern as you need to attempt to read the controls via the overhead light while driving, causing a huge distraction. We took it to the dealer and they wanted $150 just to diagnosis it. Recently we learned that Acura extended warranty some years back to fix it however we were never notified (we are the original owners). Now we have passed the extended warranty time (7 years). …”
NHTSA complaint #10554202, filed 2013-11, 47,000 miles“I bought my 2004 Acura TSX car in jan 2008 a few months later after I bought it the interior lighting of my radio and A/C buttons were not turning on anymore my warranty was already over and ever since I have been trying to find a solution or a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10364052, filed 2010-11, 74,000 miles“Center stack HVAC lights have stopped working. I've read countless threads & forums that state this is a known issue.it does pose a safety issue, I'm not sure why this has not been recalled yet. The warranty was extended, however, no one was notified & I purchased this car after the warranty period expired for the center console lights. They stopped working at 106k miles. In the daytime or dark you cannot read the climate control or radio control or clock display. You constantly fidget in the dark trying to see if you're pressing the proper button to defrost windows or turn the heat or air on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10895002, filed 2016-08, 106,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V093000Mar 15, 2013Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana…Covers: Acura TSX 2004–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10135110Apr 17, 2018Tech line summary article - When adding keys or running the System Check with the Immobilizer Setup Tool in the i-HDS, are you seeing this message? "Immobilizer system is not…
- 10099063Dec 6, 2016"service bulletin - the rear wire harness near the left side trunk hinge is not adequately protected and could be damaged when the trunk is repeatedly opened and closed. A…
- 10141148Jan 29, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator…
- 10032775May 9, 2008Acura: warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. A federal court provided final approval of the settlement of a class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain…
- 10018322Nov 16, 2005Accessory power socket inoperative.
- 10011254Sep 17, 2004Safety recall: tsx rear wire harness. Supersedes preliminary service bulletin 04-026, dated september 3, 2004.
- 10014043Jun 16, 2004Left turn signals flash with cell phone connected to 12 volt socket.
- 10014162Dec 16, 2003Supplemental restraint system diagnostic trouble code 11-1x to 11-9x, 11-ax and 11-bx.
- 10014159Dec 16, 2003Radio or upper display is inoperative.
- 10014345Dec 1, 2003Blower motor slows using navigation control.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 16 | 12% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 4 | 12% |
| 2007 | 3 | 14% |
| 2006 | 8 | 16% |
| 2005 | 5 | 10% |
| 2004 | 29 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2004 Acura TSX
29 complaintsSeats
22 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsBrakes
8 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology