My dashboard has multiple cracks resulting from no damage whatsoever. I have researched online and many other owners of acura tl models are seeing the same issue. I am concerned this will affect the airbag deployment system.
2004 Acura TL airbags complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. The contact stated that the dashboard failed and split in half near the passenger side air bag housing. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact that the dashboard failure was caused by wear and tear and was not considered a safety defect. The vehicle was not repaired. This should raise the question of airbag integrity and function. Such a widespread problem should be considered a manufacturer's defect and therefore be recalled and repaired by acura.
My dashboard has a huge crack coming down on the passengerside airbag. I also have 2 new cracks on top of the speedometer running up towards the windshield. The cracks seem to be getting bigger as time passes by.
The car has developed huge cracks around the passenger side airbag. I am concerned that the cracks might cause my passenger side airbag not to work properly. The driver's side leather seat also begin to come apart.
Rear ended a vehicle going 50mph, driver airbag did not deploy. Passenger airbag deployed
I have a 2004 acura tl dash that has very large cracks over the passenger airbag and is cracked in 3 more places over the drivers steering column. This seems to be a very common problem that many 2004 acura owners are facing. Acura customer relations says to see the dealer for a resolution and from what I'm reading online it seems that the dealer wants no part in fixing or warranting this part. I will investigate this issue and report back to acura to see if they will cover this 2000 dollar part that should be recalled on that model year. Acura should do something about this. Accepting responsibility for this known issue would be a good place to start.
I recently discovered a huge gash on my 04 acura tl's dashboard. I am worried that this crack will cause an airbag failure or even result in deploying prematurely. It is located all the way from the steering wheel to the windshield with an additional crack towards the middle. As the crack has expanded within the past week, I have found that just above the center console, the airbag has been pushed to the side, causing the airbag to bubble up in the center. I called acura and was told that they give discounts on the product because it should never happen and because it wasn't my fault, just a faulty product that has been discovered in several other states. I talked to the district manager of gunn acura in sa,tx about the issue and was told that since I haven't used acura's service department as much as they like (pretty much saying that I haven't given them enough money), they would give me only a 15% discount when I was told to expect around 75%. My car is out of warranty but I don't see how that would matter if it was bound to happen anyway. I don't understand why this defect isn't a recall. The district manager told me that if anything, the airbag would come out faster if needed since there is already a crack to open it up. But that might not be a good thing, especially when it is pushed out of the way and how the airbag doesn't come out of the dashboard. When I spoke to the district manager, the first thing I was told was that the offer is staying the same, no matter what. He checked his notes and decided a price before even consulting me or asking questions. He was set on a rate before he even spoke with me. The price hasn't changed and I am expected to pay for a $2000 dashboard with a 15% discount. My main concern is that the airbag will deploy any day now for no reason. It is getting to the point where I am actually scared to drive my car because of this issue.
I have a acura tl 2004 which the dash board has crack in top of the air bags, the deal said that the warranty does not cover that, and I have several friend that have a acura that have that same issue, so I well like to know if the deal is responsible for this . Which I have an extended warranty. Thank'
I purchased my 2004 acura tl in october of 2008. Recently, I've noticed the dashboard cracking. After bringing it to the attention of the dealership, they told me it was not covered under my warranty. As I search for information online, it seems to be a common problem with other 2004 models. I have asked if the air bags are safe and the person at the dealership gave me a chuckle and said "...of course".
12-15" cracks have developed over the entire dashboard causing the air bag malfunction light on the dash to illuminate--thereby indicating a problem with the air bag. This is clearly due to the problematic cracks over the entire surface of the dashboard, including both the driver side and passenger side. Going over a pot hole or severe bump could cause the air bag to inflate and possibly cause an accident or injury to the front passenger. The 2004 acura dashboard obviously is defective and should be replaced by acura and further, investigated for potential accidental discharge of the passenger air bag.
The dashboard has started to crack on the passenger side of the air bag and is getting worse. I believe is a safety issue. The air bags didn't fail yet but concerned with the crack. I believe acura should pay to replace.
My 2004 acura tl had developed a major crack on passenger side of dashboard along the passenger air bag. I have found that this is a common problem on acura tl's, and is not being addressed as a recall or safety concern by acura/honda. The cost of repair is huge and I don't think customer should pay for the material defect by the manufacturer. The crack is right along the passenger air bag and this is a safety concern for me.
I recently noticed a small crack on my dash that within two days time spread to be approximately the width of my dash. The scary thing is the first crack appears to be the outline of my passenger seat airbag. I'm scared if it continues to get worse, the airbag my deploy unexpected if I have to slam on brakes for any reason. Now I have cracks all of the front of my driver side dash as well. They appear to continually get worse. I use a sun shade and have been applying a lot of interior car care conditioner but none of it has delayed the cracks at all. I am really scared this may cause an issue with my air bag.
Dash pad cracking around passenger side air bag.
Major crack has developed on passenger side of dash board along the passenger air bag and air bag safety light is coming on and off sporadically on dash board. This is a huge safety concern for me. I have found that this is common problem on acura tl's, and is not being addressed as a recall or safety concern by acura/honda. The cost of repair is huge, and for a car costing as much as this one cost, it is completely unacceptable for such pre-mature failure.
My 2004 acura tl has developed significant cracks in the dashboard, particularly around the area of the passenger side airbag. These appeared about a year ago and overnight became about 14 inches across in the side area of the dash. I am concerned airbags will deploy or may further cause harm in the event of an accident because of debris from the cracked areas. Also the airbag lights goes on intermittently which do not let know if it will work property. I have read in different forums that this is a generalized problem with 2004-2005 tl and acura has not acknowledged to consider this a safety issue for a recall.
I have noticed a large crack in my passenger-side front dash board. There is an outline of a rectangle over the airbag and there is one crack that has actually opened the dash board. I am scared this crack is going to cause the airbag to deploy at anytime or maybe cause it not to deploy when needed. I am also scared that parts of the dashboard will fly off if the airbag is deployed, due to this crack.
The dashboard on my 2004 acura tl has recently started to crack, starting small and growing in several places. Checked acurazine website to find over 44,000 like complaints. Most start above the passenger airbag starting from the windshield to the top of the glove compartment.
My 2004 acura tl has a crack in the dashboard on the passenger side. I have owned the vehicle since 2007 and take very good care of it. I couldn't believe how many other acura owners have this same problem. How could it be "coincidental"...sounds like a defect that acura is ignoring. Am concerned about the safety of the airbag.
2004 acura tl severely cracked dashboard on the passenger side. I have 2 vertical cracks on the passenger side of my 2004 acura tl. The cracks were not gradual they both happened suddenly overnight. I have not had any accidents or collisions that may have caused this defect and am realizing that the problem is quite common amongst 04 acura tl owners. From pictures on online forums the cracks appear to be identical in all cases.
My 2004 acura tl has a crack on the dashboard that outlines the airbag. The crack appears to get longer and diverges in other directions over time.I am worried that if the air bag was to deploy, pieces of the dash will come flying to the car's inhabitants and may also potentially alter the trajectory and velocity of the airbag. Acura is unwilling to admit that this is a safety concern and refuses to replace my dash. I have been researching online and have found several complaints matching my exact issues. Here is a link to a news report. Http://www.wsbtv.com/news/27832796/detail.html.
Dashboard cracking severely around airbag sites. Worried that this could be a dangerous safety hazard to my passengers and or myself
Several dashboard cracks along the passenger airbag and all over the dash. Concerned as it is causing the airbag sensor warning light to be engaged. This can be a potential hazard as the airbag my fail in a collision or engage and release at any moment.
The dashboard has cracked around the airbag area potentially compromising airbag deployment.
2004 acura tl dashboard has horrible cracks on the passenger side around the airbags. There are smaller cracks around the speedometer panel near the windshield. The large passenger side cracks could cause the airbag to not properly deploy. This is not an isolated issue. Over three hundred acura tl owners have joined a facebook group regarding this issue but the number of effected owners is probably in the thousands. Http://www.facebook.com/acuratldefectivedash. Acura is not stepping up and we need help. Http://www.wsbtv.com/news/27832796/detail.html.
I'm concerned about my 2004 acura tl passenger side airbag not being able to deployed in an accident.
Cracked dashboard along the area of safety airbag.
My acura tl has a long crack on the passenger side. All the way from the windshield down the right side of the rectangular air bag indent. Later in the afternoon it got longer. Almost all the way down to the glove compartment. This will defiantly affect airbag passenger deployment if deploy. I called my local dealer and told them about it. They said that this is not an acura problem. Apparently it is, knowing more than 1000 people with this problem. Check www.acurazine.com (cracked dashboard) and you'll find it, also there is a on facebook. This is my first acura. Really surprised at the quality of these parts. For a luxury car at $32k it's almost not worth it. Already had the water pump recalled and some other parts recalled. Not only that, my airbag light is starting to light up intermittently. At 90,000 miles seems like it's falling apart. My '97 camry had 200,000 miles and still ran like a champ until I traded it in for this thing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura 3.2tl. While the contact was driving approximately 50 MPH, the airbag warning indicator illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure occurred whenever the engine was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician informed that the dashboard exhibited a hairline crack near the front passenger airbag housing which caused the airbag sensor to activate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
My dash is cracking at a accelerated rate. First at the passenger airbag, now over driver side. My concern is if the dash is dry enough to split along the airbag seams, then what would prevent shards of dash flying off if the airbag deploys? The should get some serious safety considerations.
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