2004 Acura TSX Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 11%of 142 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Acura TSX, 11% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On my way to work, I started hearing a noise in the drivetrain. I checked the car over the next morning and took it to the dealership. They're telling me the carrier bearings and differential bearings are worn out in the manual transmission -- after only 54k miles?! They're not covering it under warranty. I'm being told it is not a warranty item.”
NHTSA complaint #10160943, filed 2006-06, 54,000 miles“The clutch failed at 56,000. I have driven a clutch for 24 years. The clutch lasted over 125,000 miles in my last vehicle. I also have experience driving trucks with manual transmission. The dealer would not support any warranty since the clutch is a wear part .”
NHTSA complaint #10147817, filed 2006-01, 56,000 miles“Acura TSX manual transmission failed at 56k. The problem caused a loud knocking noise coming from the transmission case while in gear. Noise goes away when clutch is pressed in. I am 6k over my warranty and the deal is still going to cover the replacement of a new transmission which they quoted at $4500.00 to replace. I will be responsible for covering the cost of the clutch $400. I read one other instance where the same problem happened with a TSX owner.”
NHTSA complaint #10176930, filed 2006-12, 56,000 miles“In april 2004 honda issued a recall for the transmission being out of spec (TSB 124722). Three months after purchase I had to take my car to the dealer to have other warranty work performed. I was then notified that there was a recall on the transmission. *akalthough I did have a dealer loaner car, I was with out my car for 3 weeks. I purchased my TSX in june of 2004, 2 month after the recall. The vehicle VIN should have been checked before sale for any outstanding recalls. Either it was not checked or I was not told! …”
NHTSA complaint #10116730, filed 2005-04, 3,000 miles“When the vehicle was moving at a low speed and the gears were being changed to a lower gear, a grinding noise was heard coming from the transmission. Please provide any additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10074404, filed 2004-05, 300 milesRelated 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…
- 10018865Dec 16, 2005Transmission grinds at shifts, skip shifting.
- 10018043Sep 1, 2005Threebond 1216f liquid gasket now available. Acura servicenews.
- 10014766Jan 1, 2005P1706 a/t switch short or open.
- 10013911Oct 1, 2004A/t solenoid replacement criteria.
- 10013745Sep 16, 2004Automatic transmission solenoid replacement criteria. Acura tech line summary for dealer distribution.
- 10012661Apr 23, 2004Out of specification automatic transmission case.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Acura TSX
29 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsSeats
22 complaintsEngine cooling
19 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 31, 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