2004 Acura TSX lights problems

Filed Aug 11, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 106,000 miles · NJ

Center stack HVAC lights have stopped working. I've read countless threads & forums that state this is a known issue.it does pose a safety issue, I'm not sure why this has not been recalled yet. The warranty was extended, however, no one was notified & I purchased this car after the warranty period expired for the center console lights. They stopped working at 106k miles. In the daytime or dark you cannot read the climate control or radio control or clock display. You constantly fidget in the dark trying to see if you're pressing the proper button to defrost windows or turn the heat or air on. Taking your eyes off the road to fidget with your broken radio is the same thing as taking your eyes off the road for a cell phone. Why is this not a recall yet? Only option is to pay out of pocket $1200 for a known fault in their design. Part to replace yourself has been discontinued. Recall needed.

Filed Nov 30, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 47,000 miles · OR

The console lights (lights in the center) went out in 2009, which is a safety concern as you need to attempt to read the controls via the overhead light while driving, causing a huge distraction. We took it to the dealer and they wanted $150 just to diagnosis it. Recently we learned that acura extended warranty some years back to fix it however we were never notified (we are the original owners). Now we have passed the extended warranty time (7 years). We feel it's a safety concern and should have been notified about the issue by acura and that as such acura should still be liable to fix the problem. Thank you

Filed Apr 29, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 107,000 miles · MD

Center dashboard lights / climate control lights blinks and goes off and stays off while driving.

Filed Jan 21, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 105,500 miles · MD

Hid bulb cannot be replaced. Moisture in the housing unit.

Filed Feb 29, 2012 · Lights · 140,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tsx. While parked, the contact noticed that the tail lights were not illuminating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated there was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v429000 (exterior lighting:tail lights) in which the vehicle was included. After inspecting the vehicle the technician stated the vehicle would not be covered under the recall because the part had been tampered with and damaged because of inadequate protection. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 120,000 miles · FL

Centre stack lights out (radio, heater/AC unit) according to internet research many other 2004 and 2005 tsx owners are experiencing this problem. The problem appears to be a known defect in the printed circut board. Although acura had issued a service bulletin, and supposedly increased warrenty period fto 100k or 7 years, there was no notification to owners. My 2004 tsx begun experiencing the problem at 123k, so I'm out of warranty, and will most likly have to fork over $2,400 to have the center stack replaced. The federal safety agency needs to investigate this matter and force acura to replace for free as the probelm appears to present itself shortly after the warranty period.

Filed Nov 4, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 74,000 miles · CA

I bought my 2004 acura tsx car in jan 2008 a few months later after I bought it the interior lighting of my radio and A/C buttons were not turning on anymore my warranty was already over and ever since I have been trying to find a solution or a recall.

Filed Jul 15, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 55,000 miles · NJ

2004 acura tsx radio and heater console lights went out in 2009.

Filed Jun 8, 2010 · Lights · 70,000 miles · NC

I have researched my problem to find that this is common with the acura. Apparently there was a defect in the audio system that causes the lights on the temperature control panel located in the center dash to go out. The warranty was extended but unfortunately the public was unaware and then when the problem actually occurs it is "too late" to have it covered free of charge and way to expensive for most to afford. No lights work and this is extremely dangerous while trying to adjust temperature or radio while driving. The only thing that lights up is the window on the radio, no buttons. You hear the horror stories of texting while driving well this acura malfunction is just as dangerous. I love my car and with acura's reputation you would think that they would fix the problem. There is a huge number of these cars with this problem out there, the public just is not aware of your website to address safety issues. An investigation to acura owners would be a wise decision. Upon researching this issue on the internet the problem that seems to follow the dash lights not working is the cd player quits. That has now happened with my vehicle and the discs are stuck in the player. This is supposed to be a high end car and it is not fair to the consumer that acura doesn't fix this issue under a safety recall. Afterall, what is more costly a new audio system that supposedly will fix all problems or my death because of a safety issue that acura failed to fix when the knew that far more than a few cars had exact same issue. I have saved all my research and attempts to have the safety issue fixed. Operating this vehicle at night is a huge danger when you can't safely operate the components that came on your car because of this issue. I hope that you may be able to solve many acura owners worst worry...loss of life while trying to adjust the temperature so you family is comfortable while traveling.

Filed Nov 26, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · 104,000 miles · MD

Passenger side head light malfunction. Head light works on and off; does not turn on sometimes. Some days it works, some days it never does. Problem appears to be related to rainy/dump weather. Dealer did not acknowledge that it is wiring issue and recommended that the hole system be changed and it cost me $909. 00. They did not give me the old part.