Recalls ·2004 Acura Rsx

2004 Acura Rsx recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2004 Acura Rsx; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting. Owners filed 17 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2004 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls4
Complaints17
Crashes reported6in stored complaints

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Recalls (4)

Exterior lightingCampaign 09E012000 · 07 Apr 2009

Problem: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

Exterior lightingCampaign 06E064000 · 17 Jul 2006

Problem: Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Risk: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

Exterior lightingCampaign 06E038000 · 08 May 2006

Problem: Certain alfaotto combination headlamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Remedy: Alfaotto will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began on may 10, 2006. Owners may contact alfaotto at 626-656-2992 or visit their website at www.alfaotto.com.

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 06E023000 · 13 Mar 2006

Problem: Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began may 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.

What owners complain about

Share of the 17 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train6 · 35%
Air bags5 · 29%
Tires5 · 29%
Unknown or other1 · 6%
Suspension1 · 6%
Exterior lighting1 · 6%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Dt: the contact stated after rear ending another vehicle at 45 mph he lost control of the vehicle and stroke a fence and a neighbor's residence. The vehicle was extensively damaged on the front and the sides. Upon impact, the front and side airbags did not deploy. The contact was wearing a seat belt but sustained…

Air bags · Dec 2005 · NHTSA complaint record

Consumer is dissatisfied with the 2004 rsx acura has been in the shop 5 times. *ts *jb

Unknown or other · Dec 2005 · NHTSA complaint record

The acura rsx 2004 has very poor traction on icy surfaces, even with good winter tires. First noticed last year when we put extra sand bags in the trunk. This year my daughter lost control on the ice and hit a wall. She was injured. The airbags also did not deploy. *jb

Air bags · Nov 2005 · NHTSA complaint record

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

Air bags · Oct 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.