Model year guide

2004 Acura nsx

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Acura nsx is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2004 Acura nsx — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2004 Acura nsx at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined18 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2004 Acura nsx recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2004 Acura nsx.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2004 Acura nsx MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,550
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic (S4) or Manual 6-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2004 Acura nsx costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,750
Fuel only$22,750
Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
174.0 in
Width
71.3 in
Height
46.1 in
Wheelbase
100.0 in
Curb weight
3,153 lb
Front track
59.8 in
Rear track
60.2 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2004 Acura nsx. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 13

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 13.

Sending vehicle data to tech line.

Bulletin BJA46167 · Equipment · Jan 2017

"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TWO INDIVIDUAL PROCEDUR…

Bulletin B99-040 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel System, Other · Dec 2015

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.

Bulletin DLR MSG - Acura · Air Bags · Aug 2014

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-023, Safety Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Press…

Bulletin DLR MSG - Stop S · Air Bags · Jul 2014

ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERING FEELING. *RM

Bulletin SB-0708 · Tires · Nov 2010

LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES. *PE

Bulletin 08-026 · Equipment · May 2008

ACURA: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. A FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS SETTLEMENT INCLUDE CERTAI…

Bulletin SB-06-050 · Electrical System, Equipment · May 2008

TRANSMISSION GRINDS AT SHIFTS, SKIP SHIFTING. *TT

Bulletin 1205 · Power Train · Dec 2005

SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

Bulletin 07012005 · Electrical System · Jul 2005

AUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT

Bulletin 05012004 · Equipment · May 2004

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the NSX-T. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Acura nsx

The Honda NSX is a two-seater sports car manufactured by Honda over two generations. The first generation was produced from 1990 until 2006, whilst the second generation was made from 2016 to 2022. The first generation was introduced as a two-door coupé, with a two-door targa top variant later added, and has a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. The second generation is only a coupé, and has a rear mid-engine, all-wheel-drive layout. The first generation has a transversely-mounted naturally-aspirated engine with a V6 configuration, whilst the second generation has a twin-turbocharged V6 engine supplemented by multiple electric motors in a petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2004 Acura nsx trims & engines on record

Trims
T
Engines
3.2L 6-cyl 290 hp

2004 Acura nsx vehicles on record

Other Acura nsx model years

2004 Acura nsx — frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Acura nsx have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2004 Acura nsx. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Acura nsx get?

The 2004 Acura nsx has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (16 city / 22 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.