Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 141 of 142 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 99 of 142 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Electrical system
29 complaint records1 fire report
"WHEN I DRIVING THE CAR, EITHER STREET OR HIGHWAY , THE CAR SLOWS DOWN OR LOSE HORSEPOWER. I COULD BE DOING 60 ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR STALLS ON IT'S OWN ALMOST SHUTTING DOWN...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Air bags
29 complaint records7 crash reports
"CONSUMER REAR ENDED A VEHICLE AT 25 MPH. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND THE DRIVER SIDE DID NOT.*AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse air bags parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
24 complaint records2 fire reports
"AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED AND CAME APART CONTAMINATING THE ENTIRE A/C SYSTEM. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE ENTIRE A/C SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V093000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,... | Normally free |
| 10V174000 | Steering | HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 ACURA TSX PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 25, 2002 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008. | Normally free |
| 04V429000 | Exterior Lighting | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS, THE WIRE HARNESS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK HINGE AREA IS NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AND OVER TIME COULD BE DAMAGED WHEN THE TRUNK IS OPENED AND CLOSED. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013082 2013-03-14 | Electrical | 16,990 | On certain vehicles operated in areas where road salt and de-icing chemicals are used, if the driver enters the vehicle with a salt/snow mixture on their feet, this could melt and soak the carpet, allowing the salt-water solution to... |
| 2004324 2004-09-09 | Lights And Instruments | 6,002 | On certain vehicles, the wiring harness located in the trunk hinge area is not adequately protected and, over time, could be damaged when the trunk is opened and closed. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| DORE5C4S09 Jul 2019 | Suspension | This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. | |
| B07-025 Jul 2018 | Equipment | Service bulletin - There are specific leak dye kits for the R-134a and R-1234yf A/C systems; make sure you use the correct kit for to the A/C system you are working on. | |
| BTS180402 Apr 2018 | Electrical System | Tech 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 normal". We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation. | |
| BJA46167 Jan 2017 | Equipment | Sending vehicle data to tech line. | |
| B04-026 Dec 2016 | Electrical System | "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. |
Show 52 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B05-018 Nov 2016 | Equipment | SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION. | |
| B98015 Mar 2016 | Equipment | Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated. | |
| DLR MSG - Acura Aug 2014 | Air Bags | Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated. | |
| DLR MSG - Stop S Jul 2014 | Air Bags | Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-023, Safety Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-029,... | |
| IN-27-14 Mar 2014 | Engine | ACURA: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON, WITH DTC P2138 (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A/B INCORRECT VOLTAGE CORRELATION), AND HAVE POOR PERFORMANCE IN ENGINE. MODEL 2004-2008 TL, TSX. *PE | |
| DLR MSG - RFP - Feb 2014 | Vehicle Speed Control | Dealer 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 Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. | |
| DLR MSG - Safety Feb 2014 | Steering | Dealer 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. | |
| IN-2-11-14 Jan 2014 | Vehicle Speed Control | HONDA: SOME VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH THE STORED DTC P2138 (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A/B INCORRECT VOLTAGE CORRELATION). THERE MAY ALSO BE POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE. | |
| DLR MSG - RFP - Jan 2014 | Electrical System | Dealer 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 Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. | |
| SB-10-11-2013 Sep 2013 | Engine | ACURA: SOME VEHICLES ARE BEING INVESTIGATED DUE TO HESITATION OF THE ENGINE AND WOULD NEED TO BE INSPECTED AS TO THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION. MODEL 2004-2008 TSX. *PE | |
| IN-09-10 Sep 2013 | Vehicle Speed Control | ACURA: DUE TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A/B INCORRECT VOLTAGE CORRELATION, ENGINE POOR PERFORMANCE AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 02138, AN INVESTIGATION WILL CHECK CAUSE OF CONDITION. MODEL 2004-2008 TX, TSX. *PE | |
| IN-09-25-20 Sep 2013 | Engine | ACURA: INFORMATION REGARDING AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE HESITATION OF ENGINES IN SOME VEHICLES AND WHAT IS THE CAUSE. MODEL 2004-2008 TSX. *PE | |
| B-PAS-09122013-9 Sep 2013 | Engine | "DEAR MESSAGE -AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2004-2008 TSXS WITH A COMPLAINT OF THE ENGINE HESITATION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND." | |
| ASN-49584 Jun 2013 | Equipment | ACURA: INFORMATION IN THE SERVICE NEWS, FROM MANUFACTURER, REGARDING VARIOUS ISSUES OF TROUBLESHOOTING, INSTALLATION, REPLACING, SERVICING AND REPAIRING VARIOUS MODEL AND MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *PE | |
| ASB-09-030 Jan 2012 | Visibility | ACURA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THE RETAINERS THAT IS BONDED TO BODY MAY BE DAMAGED OR COMES OFF WHEN REMOVING WINDSHIELD SIDE TRIM. *PE | |
| SB-0708 Nov 2010 | Tires | ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERING FEELING. *RM | |
| SB-10-002 Feb 2010 | Service Brakes | ACURA: REAR WHEELS HOWL OR GROWL. SOME REAR WHEEL SENSORS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, ALLOWING MOISTURE TO ENTER THE REAR HUB BEARING UNIT. IF THE NOISY HUB BEARING UNIT IS RUSTY, REPLACE IT AND THE WHEEL SENSOR. | |
| 08-026 May 2008 | Equipment | LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES. *PE | |
| 06050 May 2008 | Unknown Or Other | WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. *KB AFFECTS 2002 THROUGH 2006 ACURA MODELS. UPDATED 8/15/08. *PE | |
| SB-06-050 May 2008 | Equipment | ACURA: 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 MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS SETTLEMENT INCLUDE CERTAIN 2002-2006. | |
| 04-021 May 2008 | Equipment | ACURA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. IN SOME AUDIO UNITS, A COMPONENT FAILURE ON THE PCB (PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD) COULD CAUSE THE AUDIO DISPLAY TO BECOME DARK/DIM AND PREVENT THE AUDIO/HVAC PANEL BUTTONS FROM ILLUMINATING. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. | |
| 07041 Nov 2007 | Service Brakes | BRAKE PEDAL IS LOW AND FEELS SOFT. *NJ | |
| 07016 Mar 2007 | Exterior Lighting | MOISTURE IN THE HEADLIGHTS. *KB | |
| 1006 Oct 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | TROUBLE SHOOTING B-CAN AND F-CAN DTC'S. *KB | |
| 1205 Dec 2005 | Power Train | TRANSMISSION GRINDS AT SHIFTS, SKIP SHIFTING. *TT | |
| 1105 Nov 2005 | Electrical System | ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET INOPERATIVE. *TT | |
| 090105 Sep 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | A LOOSE TIMING CHAIN, A DEFECTIVE AUTO TENSIONER, A LOOSE TIMING CHAIN SPROCKET, LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE OR A MOMENTARILY SEIZED CAMSHAFT CAN CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT DTC. *JB | |
| 09012005 Sep 2005 | Power Train | THREEBOND 1216F LIQUID GASKET NOW AVAILABLE. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| 07012005 Jul 2005 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | POWER DOORS LOCK BY THEMSELVES OR CYCLE TWICE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| 05015 Jun 2005 | Suspension | REAR STABILIZER LINK IS BROKEN. *TT | |
| 505 May 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *TT | |
| 01162005 Jan 2005 | Equipment | REPLACEMENT OR UPDATED NAVIGATION DVD DISKS. *EH | |
| 04042 Dec 2004 | Structure | RATTLE FROM THE A-PILLAR. *TT | |
| 04041 Dec 2004 | Exterior Lighting | MOISTURE IN THE HEADLIGHT. *TT | |
| 11012004 Nov 2004 | Equipment | AUDIO-HVAC SUBDISPLAY/CLOCK WAS WRONG TIME. *NM | |
| 10012004 Oct 2004 | Power Train | A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. *NM | |
| 04026 Sep 2004 | Electrical System | SAFETY RECALL: TSX REAR WIRE HARNESS. SUPERSEDES PRELIMINARY SERVICE BULLETIN 04-026, DATED SEPTEMBER 3, 2004. *TT | |
| 904 Sep 2004 | Unknown Or Other | SENDING HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (HDS) SNAPSHOTS. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT | |
| 04012 Sep 2004 | Power Train | PRODUCT UPDATE: OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE. SUPERSEDES 04-012, DATED APRIL 23, 2004. *TT SUPERSEDES 04-012, DATED APRIL 23, 2004. *TT | |
| 09022004 Sep 2004 | Electrical System | REPAIR KITS FOR REAR WIRE HARNESS RECALL. *TT | |
| 04024 Aug 2004 | Structure | BUZZING FROM THE FRONT DOOR PANELS OR SPEAKERS. *EH | |
| 604 Jun 2004 | Electrical System | LEFT TURN SIGNALS FLASH WITH CELL PHONE CONNECTED TO 12 VOLT SOCKET. *NM | |
| 05012004 May 2004 | Equipment | AUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT | |
| 04012 Apr 2004 | Power Train | OUT OF SPECIFICATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE. *EH | |
| 04012004 Apr 2004 | Power Train | REPAIRING ATF LEAKS UNDER WARRANTY. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT | |
| 01012004 Jan 2004 | Electrical System | ALWAYS UPDATE SOFTWARE IN REPLACEMENT ENGINE CONTROL MODULES/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| 1203 Dec 2003 | Electrical System | RADIO OR UPPER DISPLAY IS INOPERATIVE. *NM | |
| 012012003 Dec 2003 | Electrical System | ON-BOARD SNAPSHOP DATA IS CAPTURED WITH MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) ON. *SC | |
| 1003 Oct 2003 | Service Brakes | TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 AND 2004 NSX AND 2004 RSX. *TT | |
| 903 Sep 2003 | Power Train | HARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT | |
| 080103 Aug 2003 | Steering | IF DEALERSHIP ENCOUNTERS THE STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER, CONTACT TECH LINE PRIOR TO REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. TECH LINE NEEDS TO KNOW HOW FAR, IN DEGREES, THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF-CENTER. *TT | |
| 603 Jun 2003 | Equipment | INFORMATION ON REMEMBERING NAVIGATION SYSTEM PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN). *TT |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Watch the airbag warning light through a full key cycle.It should light on start and go out within seconds. A light that stays on, or never lights at all, means the system needs attention. Run the VIN for inflator recalls specifically.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 3 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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