Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2004 Acura RSX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 4 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 7, 200909E012000 | Exterior lightingDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E012000
|
| Jul 17, 200606E064000 | Exterior lightingLACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E064000
|
| May 8, 200606E038000 | Exterior lightingWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E038000
|
| Mar 13, 200606E023000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E023000
|
Owner complaints by component17
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 6 | 35 |
| Air bags | 5 | 29 |
| Tires | 5 | 29 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 6 |
| Suspension | 1 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 6 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“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.”
- Exterior lighting
“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.”
- Air bags
“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”
Other Acura RSX model years
- 20062 recalls24 complaints
- 20050 recalls32 complaints
- 20040 recalls17 complaints
- 20030 recalls25 complaints
- 20020 recalls76 complaints
Other Acura models
- 2004 MDX8 recalls171 complaints
- 2004 TL4 recalls551 complaints
- 2004 RL0 recalls11 complaints
- 2004 TSX3 recalls142 complaints
- 2007 RDX2 recalls53 complaints
- 2015 TLX6 recalls344 complaints
- 2013 ILX6 recalls66 complaints
- 2010 ZDX10 recalls9 complaints
- 2003 CL5 recalls73 complaints
- 2001 Integra1 recall6 complaints
- 2014 RLX5 recalls85 complaints
- 2017 NSX3 recalls6 complaints
2004 Acura RSX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2004 Acura RSX have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Acura RSX. The most recent, 09E012000 (reported April 7, 2009), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2004 Acura RSX recalls for?
The largest group is exterior lighting, with 4 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Acura RSX?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 17 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 Acura RSX?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Acura recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Acura dealer.
Check a specific Acura by VIN
Need the factory options too? See the Acura build sheet & window sticker guide.