2004 Acura TSX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 10%of 142 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Acura TSX, 10% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The power steering hose has a leak. The power steering fluid is dripping all over the place. I can smell burning oil everytime I stop. Last time I saw smoke. The smoke was from the power steering fluid dripping onto the exhaust manifold.”
NHTSA complaint #10291411, filed 2009-11, 68,237 miles“While driving I notice that the power steering started to get stiff. While driving further there was no power steering at all. Turning was extremely hard. The hose was just replaced due to a recall, 3 months later power steering pump was sealed due to a leak, a month later power steering went out. This was least expected especially when having those services done which poses a safety issue. I took it to the Acura dealership and told me that steering rack is leaking from seals and need to be replaced. I don't think this type of malfunction should happen to a car of this age and mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #10370204, filed 2010-12, 59,000 miles“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“Steering rack is popping loudly and rapidly going out. Car is barely 100k. I've seen several reported cases where the steering rack requires replacing in this model vehicle and all cases were at or below 100k. This is certainly a safety issue and several acuras have this issue and there are a few related tsbs for power steering, but no recall or further action has been taken to date. This is an expensive issue that requires attention. No vehicle's steering or related parts should fail so soon. …”
NHTSA complaint #10643219, filed 2014-10, 93,000 miles“They power steering is leaking badly onto exhaust pipe and not holding any fluid in the Reservoir I do not know when problem began the car had one owner prior to me , I would like to just get the recall situated and fixed if possible”
NHTSA complaint #11538959, filed 2023-08Related recalls
- 10V174000Apr 29, 2010Honda is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 acura tsx passenger vehicles manufactured between september 25, 2002 and february 13, 2008. Prolonged…Covers: Acura TSX 2004–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10129822Feb 7, 2014Dealer message - In May 2010 and June 2012, American Honda announced a safety recall for 2004-08 TSX and 2007-08 TL due to a potentially leaking power steering feed hose. For…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 19 | 58% |
| 2012 | 100 | 75% |
| 2011 | 18 | 40% |
| 2010 | 5 | 8% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 17 | 50% |
| 2007 | 15 | 68% |
| 2006 | 24 | 48% |
| 2005 | 7 | 14% |
| 2004 | 14 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2004 Acura TSX
29 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsSeats
22 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 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 30, 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