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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JH4CL96864C••••••2004 Acura TSX
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2004 Acura TSX build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
108on the model
34builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 2Air Bags 2Seats 1Seat Belts 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashNov 2009
I was on a head on collision in my 2004 acura tsx and the driver side airbag did not go off. I (the driver) was the only person in the car. Somehow the passenger side airbag deployed but not the driver side airbag, the reason for concern are two, first with not enough weight on…
TiresFeb 2012
Goodyear eagle responseedge tires wore down to the wear bars in less than 32000 miles. Seems the tire rating for this tires is off by at least 40%. I was told by goodyear that it has no mileage warranty. Amazing a simple internet search provides the doc. Your form does not list…
SuspensionAug 2008
Rear camber problem. Even less than 40,000 miles, toe angle is out of specification. It causes uneven wear of rear tires, and shortens tire life-cycle. However, cambers is not adjustable, it requires replacement and alignment. This problem is a well known issues for tsx owners,…
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2006
The contact stated all occupants of the vehicle are having symptoms associated with what is believed to be carbon monoxide poisoning from the vehicle. The occupants are having headaches and coughing. These symptoms dissipate when the vehicle is not being occupied. The dealership…
SeatsMar 2005
Driver's side seat slides forward/back on its rail when it should be locked in
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JH4CL96864C027082 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.