2004 Acura TSX Engine cooling Problems

“While driving on the freeway with the air conditioner on, a loud noise came from the engine compartment and the air from the air conditioner was no longer cooled. I took it to a mechanic who inspected it and told me that the air conditioner condenser exploded, sending out shards of metal.”

“2004 Acura TSX 61k miles, cooling system failed completely. I was just driving locally when I noticed a rattling noise. On some investigation I found out that the noise comes only when the A/C is turned on. Took it to a dealer (pohanka Acura, chantilly va) and they said some part within A/C compressor has exploded and there are metal pieces all over the A/C system and that the entire A/C system needs to be replaced at a cost of $4500. There have been similar complaints all over the internet for the 2004 Acura TSX's. …”

“I took my 04 Acura TSX in for a electronic recall of the radio dash light. This required a new circuit board. During that same visit I got my transmission fluid flushed. A week after the service was done my check engine light came on. I took my care to the shop immediately. Was told my timing chain tensioner has gone bad and the replacement would cos $1,600 +. My car only had 64k miles and very well maintained. I did some online research and found many others with this problem on cars with low miles (50k to 65k miles). …”

“On the evening of june 10th, 2005, the engine in my Acura 2004 TSX blew out. Car had approximately 11,000 miles on it,a d was purchased brand-new in september 2004 from rallye Acura at 1750 northern boulevard, roslyn, ny, 11576. As a result, the entire engine had to be replaced. It was noted by steve greiner in the rallye Acura service dept. That the blown engine was by no means as the result of my driving. He stated that as the car had a computer that documents the events, and it was clear that there was some sort of defect in the engine that was present when the car was purchased by myself. …”

“2004 Acura TSX A/C stopped blowing cold air. Brought it into Acura and they said the AC compressor seized/ froze and shattered and contaminated the whole AC system cost of repair $3600.00 estimate. Hundreds of forums and other 04 TSX with the same problem. Some people says Acura is paying for parts if the customer pays for labor. But not everybody getting that same offer?”