There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Acura RSX, but owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Acura RSX problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 6 | |
| Air Bags | 6 | |
| Tires | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 6
- Air Bags › Frontal — 2
- Air Bags › Side/Window — 1
- Suspension › Front — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 30,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2004 Acura RSX complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · at 128,628 miles · reported Jan 21, 2020
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 injuries to the head and medical attention was provided. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot where deemed a total loss by the insurance company. A police report was filed. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure milage was 128,628. The VIN provided was invalid.
Exterior Lighting · at 50,294 miles · reported May 17, 2011
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 associated with NHTSA campaign id number 06e023000 (Exterior lighting:headlights). The contact planned to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis. The failure mileage was approximately 50,294.
Air Bags · at 77,500 miles · reported Oct 17, 2009
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.
Power Train · at 30,000 miles · reported Jul 9, 2009
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 heard. The failures occurred intermittently. Over an extended period of time, the failures increased while the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but they could not duplicate the failures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two separate…
Power Train · at 11,000 miles · reported May 24, 2009
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 since my car is past warranty. Why was I not contacted by american honda about this failure on an obviously important safety malfunction? I almost got into an accident caused by not being able to get the car into gear. Dealer said I had to fork over the $$$ for the repair myself which is unheard of. I…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Acura RSX have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Acura RSX as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Acura RSX?
Owners report power train problems most often (6 reports), followed by air bags (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 30,000 miles.
Are Acura recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Acura dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.