10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,333 miles

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problem #6

Jan 012016

TSX

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Acura TSX. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a standstill, the vehicle would accelerate independently and he was unable to control the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated on 7/29/2022 while depressing the accelerator pedal, he lost control of the vehicle again. The contact knocked down a slim pole before depressing the brake pedal and shifting gears into Park to stop the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact did not notify the police. The contact stated no one was injured nor sought medical attention. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. The VIN was not available.

- Tuckahoe, NY, USA

problem #5

May 082022

TSX

  • miles
Rack in pinion leaking

- Independence, KY, USA

problem #4

Mar 152022

TSX

  • miles
was leaving my and steering wheel locked up.

- Murfreesboro , TN, USA

problem #3

Dec 182021

TSX 4-cyl

  • miles
I HAVE A 2004 ACURA TSX I PURCHASED FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER BACK ON MAY OF 2018 WITH 55000 ORIGINAL MILES. THE CAR RUNS LIKE NEW IT WAS WELL TAKEN CARE OF WITH THE ORIGINAL OWNER ALL SERVICES AND INSPECTIONS WERE UP TO DATE AS/ CARFAX REPORT. THE CAR SINCE I'VE OWNED I PUT 19000 MILES WITH ALL SERVICE AND INSPECTIONS UP TO DATE SO THE VEHICLE HAS NOW 74000 MILES. 3 WEEKS AGO THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SHIFT ROUGH. THE FLUIDS AND FILTER WERE REPLACED AT 60000 MILES SO ITS NOT THE FLUID THATS DIRTY. I TOOK IT TO 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS INCLUDING MY STATE INSPECTION MECHANIC AND THEY TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT'S STARTING TO GO BAD. I WAS ALSO TOLD THESE TRANSMISSIONS CAME FAULTY IN A LOT OF HONDA CARS AND HONDA WAS TO REPLACE THEM AT NO COST. MY QUESTION IS IF MY CAR FALLS INTO THIS WARRANTY ISSUE BECAUSE I KNOW THE YEAR OF CAR IS OLD BUT THE CAR LOOKS AND RUNS LIKE NEW. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE TO SOLVE THIS MATTER MAYBE THERE IS A RECALL THAT I'M NOT AWARE OF AND MAYBE IT CAN BE REPAIRED THRU THE MANUFACTURER SINCE THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE AND COSTLY ISSUE TO TAKE CARE OF ON MY OWN. I CAN BE REACHED AT [XXX] IF YOU NEED FURTHER INFORMATION THANK YOU. [XXX] (OWNER) INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Yonkers, NY, USA

problem #2

Jun 012020

TSX

  • 118,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Acura Tsx. The contact stated that the vehicle started however, failed to accelerate while driving with the check engine and the vehicle assist warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ECU needed to be replaced. The technician recommended, purchased and repaired vehicle with a used ECU, due to the age of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle's performance improved after the repairs however, the warning lights remained illuminated. The technician then told the contact that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V093000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system) and told the contact to call that manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the used ECU voided the recall. The contact was also told that the vehicle had not been serviced by an Acura dealer since 2012, to which the contact stated that his son took the vehicle to an unknown dealer for NHTSA campaign number: 10V174000 (steering) and NHTSA campaign number: 04V429000 (exterior lighting) recall repairs in 2011 and 2012 respectively. The contact stated that he was not notified of any other recalls and that since the warranty expired, he utilized the services of an independent mechanic, to cut costs. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 118,000.

- Buckannon, WV, USA

problem #1

Aug 012012

TSX 4-cyl

  • 147,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Acura Tsx. The contact stated that she noticed that her vehicle was leaking oil. The contact stated that the driver was putting 2 quarts of oil in the vehicle approximately 2 times a day. The vehicle was taken to her mechanic for diagnosis. The technician advised her that the bearings in the transmission were loose and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000. The current mileage was approximately 148,000. Updated 4/4/13

- Newburgh, NY, USA