Happy Birthday to my 2004 TSX! Purchased 20 Years ago today!
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Happy Birthday to my 2004 TSX! Purchased 20 Years ago today!
Today marks 20 years since I purchased my 2004 Acura TSX at Lindsay Acura in Columbus Ohio. I now have around 275,500 miles on it and it is still running well. I did have the car in for service today as my A/C stopped working. The compressor and the condenser need replaced. Not too upset as it lasted 20 years but it will cost $2100. Overall I am very pleased with this car and very happy with the reliability.
After I first bought the car in April 28, 2003 there was some first model year issues that I had to get fixed.
Service Highlights...
Replaced my tires 4 times (5 sets total including the set that came with the car).
The Navigation system that came with my car still works, however Acura stopped updating the maps in 2013. I stopped using the NAV system many years ago after navigation apps on smart phones became a thing. I use Waze on my iPhone.
It has been a great car that I hope to have for a few more years. Had a number of fun road trips with it.
In 2017 I started working for Honda in vehicle assembly at the East Liberty Ohio Auto Plant where we build the Acura RDX and MDX as well as the Honda CRV.
After I first bought the car in April 28, 2003 there was some first model year issues that I had to get fixed.
- I had water get into the drivers side headlight twice.
- Trunk wire harness had to be replaced.
- Radio back lights went out 3 times (twice under warranty) because a circuit board burnt out.
- Engine belt had to be replaced.
- Excessive wear on front brake pads.
- Driver seat crept forward on braking.
- Side airbag disabled due to a faulty switch in seat belt.
- April 2013 recall for ECM/PCM corrosion.
- Power steering hose replaced.
Service Highlights...
- Alternator replaced at 101,176 miles.
- Oxygen sensor replaced at 129,927 miles
- HID lamp replacement (right side) at 136,599 (April 2017) It lasted 14 years.
- Starter replaced at 147,902
- Right side front and rear door lock actuators failed and had to be replaced.
- Timing Chain and Tensioner replaced (because I was being an idiot and wasn't checking my oil since I started putting extra miles on my car).
- Timing cover removed, cleaned and resealed, Valve cover gasket replaced since it was leaking oil at 226,401
- front loaded struts, front and rear stabi links, front lower arms, VTC oil valve replaced at 262,807
- and lastly A/C Compressor and condenser need to be replaced.
Replaced my tires 4 times (5 sets total including the set that came with the car).
The Navigation system that came with my car still works, however Acura stopped updating the maps in 2013. I stopped using the NAV system many years ago after navigation apps on smart phones became a thing. I use Waze on my iPhone.
It has been a great car that I hope to have for a few more years. Had a number of fun road trips with it.
In 2017 I started working for Honda in vehicle assembly at the East Liberty Ohio Auto Plant where we build the Acura RDX and MDX as well as the Honda CRV.
Last edited by GeorgeTSX; 04-28-2023 at 03:30 AM. Reason: added some info
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