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".
2004 Acura TL body complaints
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Dashboard cracks on right side area of air bag.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. The contact noticed that the dashboard was fractured and there was a larger fracture on the passenger side where the air bag was located. The contact was concerned that the failure could affect the deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 83,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured in the area where the air bag was located. The dealer advised the contact to replace the dashboard. The manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. The contact stated that the dashboard exhibited a crack, causing the air bag warning light to illuminate. The dealer inspected and diagnosed that the dashboard was cracked as a result of hotter temperatures and caused the air bag sensor to malfunction. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did assist the contact with repairs. The failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.
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.
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.
Dash board cracked
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.
Cracked dashboard along the area of safety airbag.
2004 dash board is cracking on the passenger side located above the air bag.
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 tl. The contact stated that there was a crack above the passenger side air bag and he could see the air bag imprint. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that he would have to repair the vehicle at his own expense. The current mileage was approximately 103,000. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Updated 06/24/11 *bf updated 2/03/2012 *ln
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.
My acura tl 04 dash started cracking and spread quickly like a disease. The cracks are all over my dash, right left - to top - over the speakers, passenger airbag, etc. For this expensive of a car this is ridiculous! I cannot believe there is not a recall and for cracks all around the airbag, I would think that would be a safety hazard! Acura should be doing something about this!
2004 acura tl dash has been cracking to pieces from the left and right side.
My 2004 acura tl has a crack in the dash board around the passenger side airbag. This is not an isolated incident as I have recently learned that other 2004 and 2005 acura owners are having the same issue. I am worried because the crack is spreading and does not seem at all safe. I attempted to contact acura corporate and honda and was told I would have to pay to correct an obviously defective part.
Multiple cracks are on the passenger side, and a deep gash appears on the cowling over the instrument cluster. It's a high-end car, and you pay big money for it, and you shouldn't have big cracks in your dashboard, don't know, you know with a crack like that, if the airbag were to deploy if it would cause any sort of malfunction.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura 3.2tl. The contact stated that the dashboard became cracked where the air bag was positioned. The contact stated that the air bag could deploy at anytime without crashing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the dashboard would need replacing. The manufacturer offered to cover seventy-five percent of the repair cost but the contact declined. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000.
I currently own a 2004 acura tl and the dash board has cracked on drivers side, the cracks are shaped like a t an are approximately 6 inches in length. Acure should replace this defective dash board.
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