2004 Acura TSX vs 2004 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Acura TSX | 2004 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 142 | 350 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 69 | 244 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 47 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 25–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,000 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TSX | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 29 | 133 |
| Power Train | 16 | 56 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 32 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 16 |
| Seats | 22 | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 23 |
| Suspension | 7 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 15 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 40 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 9 |
2004 Acura TSX
2004 Honda Civic
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.