Overview & Reviews
Although based on an existing European Honda, the TSX is an all-new car for the U.S. market.
- Conservative good looks, value-minded luxury, super smooth, 200-horsepower motor.
- Somewhat bland styling, no V6 availability.
User Reviews:
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2004 Acura TSX Bad Paint - Stay away! - 2004 Acura TSX
By bizop007 - December 25 - 9:40 amWould like to recommend it, as long is it is not Milano Red. Her cars paint, along with everybody else who purchased the vehicle - from what I can gather from various Acura forums on the internet fades and turns pink. Not one or two but pretty much all Milano Red 2004 TSX vehicles. The car was pretty much garage kept, both at home and in a parking garage at work. It was waxed each spring and fall, but still it is turning more pink each day! Yes I know it is red and red fades not this much. Both Acura Canada and the dealer - Acura on Brant in Burlington, ON would do nothing. Terrible customer service - stay away - would not recommend the purchase n Acura vehicle!
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Love my TSX - 2004 Acura TSX
By rcush10 - December 19 - 2:23 pmI love this car. I bought it used with 110k miles on it mid 2010 for $10k. It came uniquely equipped with a trunk lid spoiler and a front body air dam giving it a little extra style. It is quick and the 6-speed manual is slick. I have put 50k miles on it and I get 27-28 mpg consistently. Despite my admiration for the car, I have had to put a little $ into it. The starter died a couple weeks after I bought it. It consumes oil fairly quickly. 1 headlight was very foggy. The backlight behind my dash buttons doesnt work. Drivers side seat heater doesnt work. At 50+ mph, something rattles somewhere under the middle of the car. I think it is a part of the exhaust system.
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Great car but oil burning issue is SERIOUS - 2004 Acura TSX
By gipmeister - June 25 - 11:44 amI have enjoyed this car very much and it is generally very reliable. However, there are issues with this year/model that are common to many owners: - the door lock actuators die - the a/c system can die prematurely - the clutch in the 6MT dies early - the car will begin to burn oil My car with >130k now burns about a quart every 1-1.5k miles. If not regularly monitored (before the oil light comes on when youre down 2qts) Other people have had the console lights die and the dealer fix is hundreds of dollars. I STILL give the car a decent review, but I would not advise someone to buy an 04 used because of this.
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Not typical reliability - 2004 Acura TSX
By sledin_biker - May 5 - 12:17 pmAlthough this is my 4th Honda product, this one does not match the reliability of the others. Overall this is a great car to drive but the list of serious problems with this car is very un-Honda like. I have replaced my entire A/C system ($2,200), radio unit (warranty), stains from the inside out on the seats, tail light recall, but most concerning is the oil consumption. My car consumes (not leaks) 1 L (~1qt) of oil every 1000 km (600 miles), and I have found similar stories on forums. I dont drive it hard, in fact I baby the car and rarely engage VTEC, it would be easier to understand if I abused the vehicle. This is my first vehicle to actually consume oil.
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My Most Reliable Car Ever - 2004 Acura TSX
By Sean - February 18 - 11:52 amWhat can I say, 117,000kms and most expensive maintenance/repair was replacing the brakes. This has definitely been the most reliable car Ive ever owned as well as the most fuel efficient for a peppy little sports sedan.
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Really like, but disappointed - 2004 Acura TSX
By livin to the fullest - October 30 - 9:45 pmHave owned my blue 6spd TSX for a few years and up until the last couple months everything has been fine expect chipping paint which started shortly after purchase > 20k and acura refused to fix. Within the last 3 months I have replaced rotators, pads, ac condenser and now a clutch totaling approximately 3500.00. Granted my car does have 94k but its housed in the garage and well taken care of. Expected to get over 100k before and major problems have arose and have had 2 within a short time. Gravely upset really wanted another acura but it definitely has made me think twice.
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Great car, room for improvement - 2004 Acura TSX
By genejockey777 - March 31 - 10:00 amGreat character this car has despite the NYTs review regarding lackluster "spirit". However admittedly the exterior needs a little more "wow" to match the wonderful powertrain and handling characteristics of this front-driver. If you like understated capability - that is, not going out of your way to draw attention to your confident self - then this is the vehicle for you. Great to drive in town and on the highway. Gas mileage does not seem to be as good as everyone claims, but maybe its just the way I drive it. Or perhaps the gas gauge is just more accurate than in my old GM vehicle. Some interior rattles noted.
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tsx review - 2004 Acura TSX
By markT - October 11 - 10:00 amThe TSX is fun to drive. Before purchase, I was looking at the Honda Accord EX, Mazda 6, and Mazda RX8. Though I am very satisfied with the TSX, at times I wonder what the RX8 would have been like. But, I believe the TSX is an overall better car and it fits the needs of a young family man fine.
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Fun to drive!!!!!!! - 2004 Acura TSX
By wanggo - June 4 - 10:00 amI got a manual tsx and this baby can really howl!!!! Its fun to take the tach all the way near the red line. I love the deep howl the exhaust makes. Awesome handling, very taut and quick
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Im LUVIN it, this ones a keeper! - 2004 Acura TSX
By 4 NIQUES - October 15 - 8:07 pmThis is my 4th Honda vehicle and what can I say? I love it. Driven a honda civic, honda accord and an acura RSX. Was going to buy a BMW or G35 but decided to stick with Honda quality and I am so glad I did. Bought the pearl white 2004 TSX, fog lights, tint and spoiler... what a beauty. All heads turn. I have had a recall on the headlamps, but I absolutely love the car (most of all its made in Japan). The paint chips easily but I think Acura did a great job for a 4 cyl. luxury entry level sedan. Buy one, you wont regret it!
