2004 Acura RSX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RSX years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Acura RSX. That ranks 5th out of 8 RSX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 35%), typically at around 11,800 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Acura RSX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 35% | 11,800 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 29% | 60,300 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 24% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 50,294 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Acura RSX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Acura RSX.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 acura rsx. While driving at 25 mph, a drunk driver went through a stop sign and crashed into the front driver side of vehicle. The air bags did not deploy causing the contacts head to hit the windshield. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact sustained…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura rsx. The contact was driving at night various speeds with the activation of the headlights. The illumination of the headlights was extremely dim and obstructed the vision. The manufacturer was notified and they advised the vehicle was not included in the recall…
Very heavy front end damage to car caused by runaway dumptruck. Airbags did not deploy. Had airbags deployed there might have been a lesser amount of injuries. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura rsx. While driving between 65-70 mph, the transmission began to slip out of gear followed by a loud grinding noise when the accelerator pedal was depressed. When the contact would downshift to a lower gear, there was a low power response and a grinding noise was…
My problem is with the transmission. I have a 2004 rsx-s. It has a six speed transmission. When shifting from first to second, gear grinds, and sometimes locks out. When shifting from second to third, gear grinds and sometimes pops out. Dealership gives me the run-a-round said they couldn't fix…
Other Acura RSX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 RSX | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 RSX | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 RSX | 24 | 2 |
| 2005 RSX | 32 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 RSX | 25 | 0 |
| 2002 RSX | 76 | 0 |
| 2001 RSX | 2 | 0 |
See all Acura RSX problems by year, every Acura model, or the Acura VIN decoder.
Similar Acura models
Embed this 2004 Acura RSX badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Acura RSX?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, tires problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Acura RSX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Acura RSX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RSX model years, the 2004 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.