I was reading some other complaints here and this has also happened to my car. The dashboard is totally cracked surrounding the airbag and looks like the airbag will explode any time. I was actually just in an accident and it didn't explode, which makes me even more nervous. It looks horrible and is very expensive to replace. I have talked to several mechanics as well as a vinyl/leather repair place. The repair place won't touch it because it surrounds the airbag and could effect proper function. However, like I said, I was just hit in the front of my car and it didn't explode at all!
2004 Acura TL body complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag housing fractured along the lower section of the dashboard. The contact was concerned that the air bag could deploy independently. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the dashboard was cracked around the passenger side air bag. The contact also stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle decelerated as the check engine warning light flashed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.
Large crack appeared on my dashboard today. I googled and found out there are thousands of acura tls having the same issue. But the manufacturer has not done a recall. I called acura client relations as well as dealer. They are not doing anything. The crack dashboard is a safety concern as the SRS airbag sits behind that and can explode.
The dashboard started cracking. Now, it has cracks all over. Passenger side and driver side. This may cause issue with the airbags. I looked on line and this is very common in 2004 tls. Acura refuses to fix the issue. Some have also experienced issues with their air bags due to the cracking.
Not sure if this is takata issue as well! Or due to defective dashboard materials which have cracked severely bad! When it started they were lines hardly noticeable! Now due to neglegance of the company the primary cracks are over the airbag area & have crevices across top and they are across entire dashboard? The light for airbags comes on and off at random times? The seat belt beeping indicator is not working all the time anymore! My car even though it is a 2004 is in very good shape from what other people have told me! That is of course until they see the craters in the dash of what is suppose to be a higher end nice model car that should hold up better than???? This is not to mention the fact of safety? Is there a possibility the airbags have dried out or became effected due to these large cracks as well as what other damage it could be causing electronically? Am I going to end up in some horrific car accident due to airbag release when just driving down the interstate and then it all be my fault for sweving over in another lane and cause the accident! Then it will look as if I were at fault and airbags deployed as they should have done, instead opened prematurely due to defective parts? Of course this is a hypothetical situation but I would think totally plausible!!! And all due to not having recalled what everyone already knows that dashboard material on this model and others that were recalled and repaired by dealers same year models 2004-2008 for the same identical reasons! That seems like a roll of the die at consumers expense! Not to mention a liability to all consumers that happen to be driving these vehicles!
Clear coat is peeling real bad
The top of the dash in my acura has many cracks that have developed to the point where I believe it my impact the air bag. Minor cracks might be seen with time in the dash however these are large, numerous and obviously a manufacturing defect that should be fixed.
My dash is cracking at an accelerated rate. First at the passenger airbag, then started sinking deeper that makes an obvious rectangle on my dash. 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? This should get some serious safety considerations.
I have a 2004 acura tl and in the last months cracks have appeared on the dashboard, directly around the airbag compartment on the passenger side. It is definitely a defect of workmanship and or materials. There is way too much consistency in the positions of the cracks. There are hundreds of posts on social media reporting the same issue. Https://www.facebook.com/acuratldefectivedash/posts/219662424726766 my car has 165k miles, is garage kept, detailed regularly with one owner.
I have owned my 2004 since 2011 and since then I have noticed my dash has been cracking more and more have crack lines all over the dash I am not the only acura tl owner experiencing this issue.
The cracks around passanger side airbag. The air bag light has been on since the first crack appear. The cracks are on all over the dashboard. Some chipping started now. I have taken to the dealer many times and I was told there is no issue but couldn't clear the light. The car is always parked in garage and under canopy at work.
Extensive cracking of dashboard cover, including near passenger side airbag which may cause dashboard pieces to become missiles in the event of deployment of this airbag. Acura has of this date not issued a recall or in any way that I know of accepted responsibility for this product issue.
A small crack developed on the dashboard on left side of the passenger side airbag. Over time, the crack has grown and another crack has developed on the right side along the passenger side airbag. Both cracks are of equal length running from the top of the dashboard down past the airbag. Now there are more than 6 cracks on the entire dashboard and they are progressing in all directions everyday. Rapid progression of these cracks (specially the ones around the passenger side air bag area) makes me very uncomfortable driving around this car. If the dashboard is not replaced immediately, this air bag could deploy pre maturely and cause serious harm and/or injury and/or death of my family member. This definitely looks like a recall issue and acura/dealer needs to pay for the part to be fixed and/or replaced.
The dashboard is spiderwebbing with cracks, especially around the passenger side airbag.
3 cracks have been forming for the last 6 months on my dash from the middle speaker over to the left airbag compartment area. They are now beginning to split. The airbag light also now comes on when there is a passenger riding on the right front seat. Dealership gave me a replacement price of $2500 but that acura corporate is knocking off less than $200 for "goodwill". This is an obvious defect.
I am the 2nd owner of a 2004 acura tl that I purchased in october of 2007. It has been a great vehicle with the exception of a recent defect issue. The dashboard has cracked multiple times directly over the passenger side airbag as well as over the instrument panel. It appears this is a common defect reported by several other owners of this year, make, and model of vehicle. I'm afraid the cracks may cause inadvertent airbag deployment which would be extremely dangerous to myself or any other occupant that may be in my car. I strongly believe acura needs to step up and handle this safety issue.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. The contact stated that the passenger side dashboard had severely cracked around the air bag area. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
I bought a certified used 2004 acura tl in 2011. The car was in awesome shape. Then in oct. 2014, I noticed two cracks running from the windshield almost to the glove box. It appeared to outline the airbag on the passenger side. Hairline cracks in the first couple of weeks. Then a cold spell hit and the cracks became much larger. Now a crack is running across the airbag area. I am very concerned about safety due to the airbag being compromised by a cracked dash. I took it to the dealer where I have purchased 3 acura tl's for my family. They told me that it was a very well known problem but there was no recall on this issue. They suggested using leather conditioner to soften the dash in hopes of stopping the spread of the cracks. They blamed it on armer all type product usage on the dash. They even gave me a leather conditioner kit to apply. Now, I have researched the thousands of other complaints about acura tl dashboard/airbag issues with cracked dashboards in 2004-2008 models. Safety is being compromised while acura/honda refuses to take responsibility. I have never seen a dashboard crack like this in the 40 years of car ownership! It screens defect and must be recalled.
In march of last year a crack in the dashboard running parallel to the driver side airbag appeared and extended from the windshield to the to glove compartment. In the intervening months, several more cracks near the airbag have appeared and the SRS warning light is on whenever the ignition is live. Given the recent publicity regarding airbags, and the many similar complaints I have read from other owners of 2004 acura tl's, I am increasingly concerned that this defect is both widespread and dangerous. Since acura is aware of the hazard these significant failures present, and to date has taken no action to correct them, I believe the federal safety agency must act to compel acura to recall and repair the affected vehicles.
I noticed a small crack over my passenger airbag area over a year ago. That small crack has now grown to a much larger crack, in size and depth. Several cracks now all over dashboard. The ones over passenger airbag concern me due to its location. I have read that it has caused the airbag light to turn on. I have contacted acura to possibly replace it but because my warranty has expired, they refused.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. The contact stated that the passenger side dashboard began to deteriorate around the air bag. In addition, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
In the last 10 days, the SRS dash light came on without a known incident. Researching online acura information, many areas refers to cracking of the dashboard as a possible reason for the SRS light to stay on. Upon investigation, there is a 15 inch crack on the passenger side, going down the right side of the airbag placement. Reports say cracks will continue, acura knows of the issue however will not recall or correct the issue. For the numerous reported issues of cracking dashboards, acura should take the corrective action needed. This has been my best purchase to date and have unquestionable faith in the car. With the multitude of complaints about this same issue, how can it be ignored? Before this, I would not consider purchasing anything other than another acura however a $36k vehicle should not have a known repetitive issue thru several years of models. I called acura client relations in the us ((800) 382-2238) and had them open a case number for my issue. Not sure if it will do anything however it can not hurt. Only 43k on the car, immaculate 2004. Normally stored during the winter. Dealer maintained.
In the last 10 days, the SRS dash light came on without a known incident. Researching online acura information, many areas refers to cracking of the dashboard as a possible reason for the SRS light to stay on. Upon investigation, there is a 15 inch crack on the passenger side, going down the right side of the airbag placement. Reports say cracks will continue, acura knows of the issue however will not recall or correct the issue. For the numerous reported issues of cracking dashboards, acura should take the corrective action needed. This has been my best purchase to date and have unquestionable faith in the car. With the multitude of complaints about this same issue, how can it be ignored? Before this, I would not consider purchasing anything other than another acura however a $36k vehicle should not have a known repetitive issue thru several years of models. I called acura client relations in the us ((800) 382-2238) and had them open a case number for my issue. Not sure if it will do anything however it can not hurt. Only 43k on the car, immaculate 2004. Normally stored during the winter. Dealer maintained.
In the last 10 days, the SRS dash light came on without a known incident. Researching online acura information, many areas refers to cracking of the dashboard as a possible reason for the SRS light to stay on. Upon investigation, there is a 15 inch crack on the passenger side, going down the right side of the airbag placement. Reports say cracks will continue, acura knows of the issue however will not recall or correct the issue. For the numerous reported issues of cracking dashboards, acura should take the corrective action needed. This has been my best purchase to date and have unquestionable faith in the car. With the multitude of complaints about this same issue, how can it be ignored? Before this, I would not consider purchasing anything other than another acura however a $36k vehicle should not have a known repetitive issue thru several years of models. I called acura client relations in the us ((800) 382-2238) and had them open a case number for my issue. Not sure if it will do anything however it can not hurt. Only 43k on the car, immaculate 2004. Normally stored during the winter.
I have the same problem that every 04 acura tl has. The dashboard has been cracking on me and my airbag indicator light stays on. I have contacted acura about the problem and they told me to take it into a dealer so they could look at it and send a report. I have not heard from anyone about fixing the problem let alone, hear from anyone at all. Acura should take care of this problem before someone gets seriously injured from a premature airbag deployment because of the cracked weak dashboard. The manufacturer should not wait for some thing serious like a death to happen from the problem just to fix it. The problem should be taken care of now. We the consumers want action and satisfaction with this problem. I hope acura comes to their senses and fixes this problem immediately. Goodnight!!
The problem started with one split line on the left middle side of my dashboard. I thought nothing of it, because it looked like part of the unit. However, as time went by, more splits occurred in similar areas and is still continuing to spread across the whole dash . It has gotten progressively worse and when I contacted the dealer, because of the expired warranty, they want me to shell out over $300.00 for repairs. I have gone to other websites where consumers with my car had similar issues with their dashboard. I believe this to be a defect in the plastic which appears over time. My vehicle is garage kept and the dash is covered when parked in the sun. Although, this is not a serious priority, acura should readdress the issue in good faith with it's customers. I know there must be many more consumers out there with the same problem. As a matter of fact, my neighbor has the same car and told me he has also acquired splits on his dashboard.
Purchased 2004 acura tl in late august 2014. Initially thought the markings on the passenger side of the dashboard were as designed due to the uniform appearance. Turns out, there are multiple cracks in the dash going in different directions. Cracks are at least 10 inches and there are several. I am very concerned about the airbag deploying. This is our third acura and we have never seen this before. Looking at this board, I see multiple complaints regarding tl dashboard cracking. Hope acura will evaluate this issue and determine whether or not there is any danger to front seat passengers.
My 2004 acura tl has a defective dashboard. I've seen cracking in my dashboard that was disguised in the instrument panel since 2007. It originally looked like the crack was part of the design above the instrument panel. In the past three years, the cracking has spread all over the dashboard to the passenger side comprimising the integrity of the airbag deployment feature in my vehicle. I have received nothing from acura corporate for an obvious dashboard design flaw for 2004-2006 acura tl models. Acura corporate says that cracked dash is a result of wear and tear. My concern is the safety of the airbag during normal deployment and whether or not it will protect my family in the event of an impending accident.
Dashboard has cracked (~10+ inches) need airbag seem. Crack is large. May result in high velocity debris during air bag deployment. May result in improper air bag deployment.
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