My dashboard has developed several cracks. I feel that is unsafe since it has a crack on the passenger side over the air bag. Acura needs to do something about it . Cause it's several acura tl with the same problem not just mine. I'm a very upset owner. A great engine but low quality interior since my seats have also torn.
2004 Acura TL body complaints
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My dashboard has developed a crack starting from the drivers side extending to the passenger's side without a cause. The vehicle has not been involved in a motor vehicle accident and is worrisome to me.
The dashboard is cracking severely on the passenger side of the vehicle. The cracks are expanding rapidly, and it looks like an outline of the airbag compartment. I'm afraid that the airbag will deploy accidentally, and/or that the pieces of the dashboard will injure someone riding on the passenger side of the front seat during an airbag deployment. My wife is scared to ride in the car now.
My 2004 acura dashboard cracked in several places. It is a known 2004- 2005 tl issue but there is no recall.
Overnight my dash board has significant cracks this car has been garage kept and apparently many 04 and 05 acura's have this issue looks terrible and dealer wants 1500 to replace I think a recall is in order from acura/honda I am so frustrated now ... Almost want to get ride of this car because of this problem don't know where to turn for help.
Upon entering my car in the driveway to go to work on january 17th 2013, I noticed that the dashboard had a crack from the windshield to the glove compartment along the passenger side air bag. This crack was not there previously. The following day, I noticed several more cracks above the gauges and around the speakers on the driver's side. The car is meticulously maintained, weather protected (garaged), and driven very few miles. This condition must be a defect in the workmanship and quality of the cars' dashboard that acura should resolve. I have never seen another manufacturer's car have issues like this.
My 2004 acura tl has a few large cracks on tha dash/instrument panel. I am the second owner that has been garage kept and very well maintained. I do not understand that a luxury car would have such a defect that may produce serious injuries on our children or spouses. Acurazine.com, facebook, twitter and a georgia news reporter has hundreds of complaints and picturs of this deect and have been told that it is not a problem by dealships. Please make a recall for this defective dash!!!!
The entire dash of my acura has cracked and the cracks are everywhere. Over the air bags, near the air bags....everywhere!! What is going on!?
Bought this car in the dark. Next morning I discovered the entire dash on both sides is split. I don't have another 10k to spend on a vehicle but am terrified of driving in it with my children as the airbag seems to be where the spreading started. Please help!!!!
I noticed a couple of cracks on my dash. Since I noticed them there had become additional cracks. After doing research I discovered this is a very common problem for this make and model and the cracks occur in the same spots. The biggest concern if the crack over the passenger side airbag.
During the month of december 2012, I noticed that my dashboard on the above the passenger side airbag started to split. The car was not in any accident, and I am the only individual who operates the vehicle. As of this date, one split have turned into two large splits on the passenger side that measure at about a foot each. Additionally, I have noticed a smaller split in the dashboard now above the driver side. I took my vehicle to an acura dealer on 11/10/2012 (acura of manhattan) for routine maintenance and to also inquire about what acura is doing to fix the issue and replace my dashboard at no cost to me due to the design defect in their product. I do not want to wait until the airbag deploys and does physical damage to my passenger or myself because acura was negligent in their duty to ensure that they manufactured a part that would not fail and cause injury to passengers of their vehicles. This dashboard needs to be recalled as soon as possible.
There was no accident or incident. I have complained about this to you over a year ago and nothing was ever resolved! Our dash is cracking only where both air bags are on both the driver and passenger dash! This was not cased by anything but the manufacture. We really would like to see a recall on this. We have a 03 and 04 acura tl. The 03 has a recall on the air bags and it doesn't even show any signs of damage. The 04 needs a recall before our airbags come out on us driving down the road, then we will sue acura! I have pictures if you need them!
Cracking dashboard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. The contact stated that dashboard crack under the passenger side air bag. The contact stated the passenger side air bag had become exposed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the dashboard was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 125,000. . ..updated 12/03/12 *bf updated 12/06/2012
The dash board has cracked in multiple places over the passenger air bag. If the air bag was to deploy in an accident it would shoot sharp edged pieces of plastic at the passengers resulting in injury or death. It is happening to every 2004-2008 acura tl. Something needs to be done. Some acura dealers are covering some of the cost but it should be a recall for consumers safety. My wife will not ride in the car and will not allow our children as well. So I have a $50,000 luxury sedan that is useless. Please help us acura owners. Thank you
Dashboard crack near airbag.
Got into my car and noticed my dashboard cracked in two places!! This is wrong!! Acura should take accountability for this!!!
My dashboard has a crack around the driver's side airbag. The car has never been hit or wrecked. This crack just appeared and the check airbag indicator is on. I've been reading on the internet that many many other owners of this car are having the same problem. I'm afraid the airbag will deploy without cause. Please check into this and let me know if there is a cause for a recall on this car. Thanks.
There are some crack on the dash board due to bad material.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracking. The dealer was notified of the failure and stated that the failure was normal. The dealer offered to cover half of the repair expenses however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 148,000.
The interior of the car is literally falling apart. Dashboard has severe cracks throughout, cupholder cover broke, rearview mirror liquid caused vision problem, arm rest broke, and now the foot rest broke! I take care of my vehicle as attested to by the dealer. Unfortunately, not one of these problems was a surprise to the service tech!!!!
Small crack started at center of dashboard near the window. In 1 day it has wrapped almost completely around the drivers side of the dashboard and is nearly 2 feet long now. My 1989 honda accord had a better looking dash after 23 years. This is a major safety issue and needs fixed asap by acura.
The dashboard in my 2004 acura tl is cracked on the passenger side along the airbag. Started out just a crack about 1/4" and two days later the crack is over 8 inches. Also the dashboard on the driver's side cracked first from just in front of the steering column all the way to the windshield and is now a complete square from steering column to windshield and back to steering column. If this isn't a safety issue, I don't know what is! We own two other hondas, 2001 and 2000 civics,and neither of those cars have cracks and are in better shape than the acura tl.
Wife made me aware that a crack appreared on the dash atter taking down the sun shade to come home after work. It was about a four inch crack on top of the left edge of where the air bag deploys. I was somewhat concerned because f the location. I rode on the car again this afternoon and not only has the original crack doubled in size there is another one on the opposite side of the air bag deployment. Both cracks are on the edge of the air bag "box" now I am very concerned and I get only line to see how to either repair or replace this dash. After searching I see that there are alot of complaints with this same issue. It seems acura has a problem with the material used to cover the dash. They need to step up and replace these dash boards.
While driving we heard a loud pop that sounded like a very large rock hit the windshield. While inspecting the windshield we noticed that the noise had come from the dashboard splitting. The area covering the passenger side airbag has split and the entire dash, withing just a few days, has split from the initial 4 inch split to about 8 inches. I am concerned that this could affect airbag deployment as the decreased resistance could mean the airbag deployment speed is greater. (worth noting: we purchased this car new and it has been garage kept its entire life. Also, when the car is in the sun I always use a sunshield.)
Dash board is cracking around airbag on right side and directly behind steering wheel.
Multiple cracks on dash began on passenger side. New cracks developed over speedometer. Poor design of structural dash support is causing dash to fall apart. Unknown if this will compromise airbag function. One owner car has been garaged at home and often parked under cover at work - this is not sun damage. Acura will not pay for replacement.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. The contact stated that a large crack developed on the dash board. As a result, the air bag became exposed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 98,000.
Dash board passenger side air bags area and driver side 2 speaker cracked.
Dashboard has developed deep, long cracks in a square surrounding the passenger side air bag. Manufacturer should recall this extremely common safety problem immediately.
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