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2004 Acura TSX airbags problems

29 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 62,500. 7 crashes reported.

owner complaints
29
of this car's complaints
20%
typical mileage
62,500
crashes
7
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Side/window
    6
  • Frontal
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Acura TSX airbags problems in other years

20042005200620072008200920102011201220132014

Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Acura TSX airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 5No deployment 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2004 Acura TSX owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 6, 2021 · Airbags, Steering · 174,000 miles · CA

I was driving my car and all of a sudden it was hard to steer the car

Filed Jul 14, 2020 · Airbags · 318,500 miles · NC · 1 injury

2004 acura tsx: I sat in my car idle for about 15 minutes to eat. When I put my car in reverse to back out of a parking spot, the passenger side curtain and seat airbags suddenly deployed. Within 5 seconds the driver side deployed. These created the loudest noise I have ever heard in my entire life. I quickly put the car back in park and jumped out as the car was filled with a dusty cloud. This car has been serviced at an acura dealership every 5,000 - 6,000 miles since I have owned it.

Filed Apr 15, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · 158,000 miles · SC

Car leaking power steering fluid and smoking underneath engine, keep having problems with the braking system and I saw recalls on 2004 -2008 models and air bag icon always on

Filed Jul 27, 2018 · Airbags · NY

My safety restraint light stays on at 155,000 miles. For airbags

Filed May 22, 2018 · Airbags, Steering · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tsx. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized and an abnormal noise was heard. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The air bag warning indicator illuminated sporadically while driving, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed of the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v174000 (steering), which was still an open recall on the contact's vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 30, 2018 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · NJ

Passenger airbag deployed while driving at a speed of 35 MPH

Filed Mar 1, 2017 · Airbags · 135,000 miles · FL

Driving up to orlando at probably 80 mpg and passenger curtain and passenger seat air bag deployed by itself ......it really scared me but ther was no damage to exterior but the inside roof and leather seat where damaged.....

Filed Jun 16, 2016 · Airbags · VA

Takata airbag: the 2004 tsx acura side airbag inflated while the car parked. As soon as my son entered the car he said it sounded like someone threw a brick at the window. And then the airbag deflated hitting him on the side of his face. It frightened him. He drove it to karen radley acura dealers and they told him it was not a defect. I spoke to the gentleman and said it had to be a defect because nothing caused it to deflate. I have pictures to show there was no impact. The dealership want to charge me $3100 for the repair work.

Filed Jun 9, 2016 · Airbags · 62,500 miles · VA · 1 injury

Takata recall upon getting in the vehicle I simply sat in the driver seat, and closed the door. As soon as the door shut closed, the driver side curtain air bag deployed hitting me in the head neck and shoulder area. Triggering me to have muscle spasms in my back, severe head ache, and to be disoriented after being struck so abruptly and with out warning. The vehicle was still parked, I had not even had an opportunity to put the keys in the ignition. The car has not been in an accident, there was no damage to the vehicle, ir any reason for the airbag to deploy. I took the car to the dealership to have this manufacturer deffect fixed. At the dealer I was told that they will not cover it as a manufacturer deffect, and will cost me $3100.00 to fix. The dealers words to me were, "air bags do not just deploy on their own." upon further investigation of my own ive found at least 25 other complaints of people with the same make and year model with similar air bag issues.

Filed Apr 8, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · 59,000 miles · CA

The airbag or SRS light is constantly on indicating that it will not deploy in an accident. This happens after starting the engine. The reason appears to be a failed electrical component in the seat belt buckle. This is a major safety issue that is and has been faced by a lot of tsx owners. Contacted acura but they will not cover anything, either to replace the component or even to diagnose the exact issue. Their position is: seat belts still work and so it is not a defect. Note that the airbags still won't deploy with this parts defect. The dealer concurs with acura. Since this is a known and widespread reported safety issue, acura should be asked to issue a recall.

Questions about the 2004 Acura TSX airbags

Does the 2004 Acura TSX have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 29 complaints about the airbags of the 2004 Acura TSX, 20% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2004 Acura TSX airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 62,500 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Acura TSX airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Acura TSX have bad airbags?

The Acura TSX model years with the most airbags complaints are 2004 (29 complaints), 2009 (27 complaints) and 2010 (20 complaints).

Other 2004 Acura TSX problems

Electrical 29Engine 24Seats 22Transmission 16Steering 14Lights 12Brakes 8Seat belts 7Suspension 7Driver assistance 4Fuel system 4Tires 4Acceleration 3Locks 1Visibility 1Wheels 1

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