2004 Acura TSX Review
Price Estimate:Â $513 - $830





+10
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Conservative good looks, value-minded luxury, super smooth, 200-horsepower motor.
Cons
- Somewhat bland styling, no V6 availability.
What’s new
Although based on an existing European Honda, the TSX is an all-new car for the U.S. market.
Edmunds says
Able to effectively ride the line between sport and luxury sedan, the new TSX delivers on both promises with few compromises.
For sale near Columbus, OH
25 listings
- $3,999
- 252,206 miles
- Odometer issue reported, 2 owners, personal use only
- 4cyl automatic
- Carvers USA (196 mi away)
- Heated seats
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Jeffersonville, IN
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
23 Combined MPG (20 City/29 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JH4CL96874C020836
Stock: 020836
Certified Pre-Owned: No - 262,976 miles
- Insurance loss reported, 8 owners, personal use only
- 4cyl manual
- Jeds Auto Vendue (286 mi away)
- Heated seats
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Upgraded Headlights
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Located in Powell, TN
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (19 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JH4CL95944C000229
Stock: DE789
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-13-2024
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.11 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$214/mo  for TSX Base
TSX Base
vs
$161/mo
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Acura TSX Reviews
Owner Reviews
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4(6%)
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2004 TSX w/ AT (No Nav)
4.63 out of 5 starsklossfam, 09/26/2006
2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
At 30,000 miles, perfect reliability (not one issue - even minor). It's the best FWD car platform ever in my opinion. Great blend of luxury and sport. Worst part of new TSX are the Michelin Pilots. A switch to Falken 512s tires made a great car greater. Right on the EPA mileage ratings. Can't be beat for the price and the ability to hold a high resale value borders on ridiculous.
More than satisified
5 out of 5 starsMike, 12/22/2006
2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
Driving a 9 year old Infiniti I30t, I have been searching for one year for a replacement. Considerations were subaru legacy limited, volvo 240, saab 9-3. After thorough research of other user reviews of each car for fun factor, and reliability, in addition to test drives, I chose a preowned TSX. Absolutely love this car. Acura (as expected) has agonized over every single detail for … this car from the short throw and click of the turn signal arm, seamless shift of the transmission, perforated leather seating surfaces, moldings of the dash, chrome exhaust tips, xenon lights, to the embroidered TSX logos on the car mats! Far, far superior to the competition. Not even close.
Still Love it....
5 out of 5 starsScott, 10/03/2015
2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Just in case you are shopping for an early model year TSX, I wanted to confirm that these cars, even after 10+ years, are still fantastic. There's a reason you still see so many on the road, they are bulletproof reliable and drive great, even after all these years. Mine is an April 2004 build, and I'll admit it's been babied with just now 79K on it, but I still feel good getting in it … and heading off to work. If you find one with a good maintenance history, you ought to have several more years of use with it. I've done nothing but the normal stuff, like fluid flushes, brakes, battery, etc... It really is amazing how well built of a car this was from Honda. All in all, for the price they are now used, I can't think of a better choice.
So Good Makes You Wanna Slap Your Momma
5 out of 5 starsAri, 11/23/2015
2004 Acura TSX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
Bought my 04 TSX 6spd man in June '15 with 60,000 miles and it still feels like new. All of the cars controls have a responsive, precise feel to them. Lateral cornering grip is fantastic and the car goes exactly where you point it with minimal understeer. The steering is precise and the manual transmission feels like it came out of a sports car, with very short throws and a buttery snick … snick feel to it. It's not a very fast or sexy sounding powertrain, but the power is sufficient. The interior is beautiful with quality expensive looking materials. Styling is very handsome inside and out and has aged extremely gracefully over the last 10 years. Tinting the windows and installing a lip spoiler completed the exterior, and ipod aux cable is a quick install. This cars practicality, reliability and fun to drive characteristics are unmatched in this price range.
2004 TSX Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $26,490 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 22 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $227/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the TSX include:
- Alarm
- Stability Control
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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