I am planning on buying a new 2004 TSX probably 5 Spd AT but maybe 6Spd MT Non-Navi...

Can You guys list the problems you've had with the TSX???

Also does the AT have problems...I used to own a Honda Prelude 2001 AT and I sold it because I heard the AT had serious break down problems.

 

You sold it becuse you heard they had problems, but never had one yourself? Man, you'll never end up getting a car...

 

There have been more reports of 6MT failures on this board than AT failures. Of course we're talking about maybe 4 MT failures.

At this stage, I don't think problems will be an issue. They've been making them long enough that they should have resolved any issues. 05's should be even better.

A few somewhat common TSX problems.

- Center console lights go out (needs radio replacement to fix)
- Rattles
- Warped front Rotors
- Vibrating driver power seat and a seat that moves slightly under braking

Check out this Section for more info.

http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=13

 

Yup, no problems at all with the AT.

 

Maybe he's talking about the AT "recall" which wasn't really a recall.

 

Oh that...nah...not a recall. Just a dealer notification on a number of cars that had the wrong tranny case installed from the factory. Dealer service centers took care of that and now it's all good.

 

I've got a slight rattle, but of no concerns... Car is perfect. 5AT here..

 

No serious problems. But there are some peeps who got blown tranny.

 

about the warped rotors how do i check them???

 

Are you asking how to check if your car's rotors are warped or how to search this site about warped rotors on the TSX?

 

how do i get a tsx without warped rotors???

 

also i would like a list of things i should check when getting my tsx...

 

jk222................. Other than being able to feel a shimmy on the steering wheel when applying the brakes (mostly at high speeds). The only other way to find if rotors are on the road to warpage is to check disks for glazing or heat spots. Those usually develop and cause the rotor to go out of parallel.

-hope that helps. JAYCEE!!!!!!!1

 

jk222.... My advise to you is TEST DRIVE the car before you buy it. Like I said if the steering wheel shakes at high speeds then you need to have the people from whom youre buying the car resurface the front rotors and replace front brake pads. : )

 

The rotors do not come warped from the factory so a new TSX will not have warped rotors. (unless there is something SERIOUSLY wrong at the factory). What you've been hearing/reading is that some members found that the rotors warp easily on their TSX. There are several reasons why that would happen and most of them have something to do with how you use/misuse the brakes. However, I think that Acura has recognized that some of the rotors may be prone to warpage more than expected so they have been replacing warped rotors under warranty. As JAYCEE said, if you feel the steering wheel wobble (shimmy) while braking then the front rotors may be warped.

 

The fact is that the rotors that come w/ the TSX are no the best in quality. True if you are hard on them theyre more likley to warp but isnt this a performance veh?? I think HONDA/ACURA needs to step up to the plate on this issue because it seems like most of their models have the same problem including the mdx.

 

More detail on this please ? I'd like to verufy if my AT has a case of this.

 

Run a search. This topic was discussed to death a while ago. I don't remember the exact name of the thread, but you'll be able to find it. The thread listed the information about the service bulletin including the range of VINs.

 

Youre so right, they dont ." Caught me slippin". I never read the part were it says jk222 was buying it brand new.
My bad.............04, Hello!!! But thats a good point. Its important that those who dont know understand that out of parallel rotors dont come warped from the factory. ( 99.9% of the time, leaving the possibility open)I myself have not seen it. But like you said "unless there is something SERIOUSLY wrong at the factory" Hoping the factory is better than that =)......................It totally does matter how you drive your car.

The first time you warp your rotors the factory will replace them under warranty depending on milage and brake percentage. If warped rotors become a repetative thing its possible that your driving style might be a factor in the warpage issue. Maybe an upgrade is the fix. If you drive like I do, hitting "eightk"everytime I can, slowing down takes its toll on the rotors. But thats just me ...... and probably a lot of you from what I've read I know most out there know whats up!!!! Cross drilled rotors is all I have to say. They are worth the money. Saves the headache of having them resurfaced.

Anyways sorry for the long post I'm sure there is thread opened on this too. Gotta search right??? BTW I still think honda rotors are not that great considering the amount of TSX owners addressing the issue, or maybe all who drive a TSX handle buisness on the road or track and maybe this post should go under ramblings forum


Love this site!!! JAYCEE...............1

 

Let's clear a couple things up with regards to "warped" rotors.

Firstly, it is extremely unlikely that the cast iron rotors are actually distorted as a result of heat. 99.999% of the time, brake pulsation (known as DTV) is caused by a build up of brake pad material on the surface of the rotor. When you brake, some brake pad material will be transferred to the surface of the rotor at the impact point when the pads touch the rotor. This is completely unavoidable and is generally nothing to worry about. If you were to consistently apply the brakes with the pads touching the rotors at the same spot every time you would eventually build up enough material to cause you to sense a vibration under braking. It doesn't take much, just 0.0005" to 0.001" of material build-up can be felt.

Statistically it's next to impossible to brake with the pads in the same position on the rotor every time so there is something else causing the build-up of material. Lateral run out of the rotor is the main cause of the pad material build-up. Wheel bearings naturally get distorted from driving on city streets (hitting potholes, heavy cornering, cracked roads, etc.) and when these wear unevenly the whole rotor assembly will be out of alignment (high lateral run out). When the rotor is out of alignment, the pads will impact the highest spot on the rotor every time causing the transfer of pad material in the same location for every stop. An out of balance wheel is also a good source of lateral run out in a brake system.

If you are experiencing brake pulsation on a regular basis, pad deposits are the symptom of a bigger problem.

 

 

My center console lights just went out and I'm wondering exactly how common this is. If the entire unit has to be replaced in order to fix it, will that open me up to other electronic problems with the car?

After owning the TSX for just six months, this is a big (annoying) surprise.

 

It's very common, and there's a huge thread on it (use the search function). However, it's a separate issue from the rest of the electronics in the car. It should not come up again as Honda has been working on it for a while.

 

Just get 6MT! Why would you give away the slickest 6MT tranny unless you are lazy or dun't know how to drive stick? All the problems with my TSX are minor like rattle, squeak.

 

I'm not lazy and I know how to drive a stick; yet I have a 5AT.