Tl* the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. While starting the vehicle, the contact noticed a fracture in the dashboard near the passenger side air bag. The contact was afraid to drive the vehicle due to a possible air bag rupture. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who all stated that the air bag could possibly deploy. The dealer was notified, but the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
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The dashboard on the driver & passenger side in the area of the air bag is splitting in 2 areas. I observed this when the vehicle was parked overnight. I take good care of my vehicle and this is absurd that this should happen to such a high end vehicle. Loss of equity in vehicle is expected and acura(honda) should be held liable and responsible for fixing the issue. A recall notice should be implemented asap to avoid lawsuits from customers as myself. The safety issue is that the airbag system integrity has been compromised. Please advise with recommendation. Thank you
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. The contact stated that the vehicle had four 4 to 12 inch cracks over the dashboard near the air bags. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 204,000. Updated 02/02/16*lj
Two weeks ago I noticed a small (6") crack on the dashboard of my acura tl 2006. It is located on the right side on the passenger side. Today the crack is longer ( around 12") and it seems to be wider. There is also a small (4") crack on the perforated area above the steering wheel. Even thought this is a 2006 model, it has only 47k miles. I think that neither age nor high mileage are a factor here. I used to own a corolla ce and drove it for nearly 160k miles and such thing has never happened to it. I am shocked that this is happening with a car considered luxury. My understanding was that the quality of the products used to manufacture this vehicle was higher thus the price for the same. I have read similar complaints and concerns which leads me to believe this is a defective part. Please investigate this issue. Thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. The contact stated that there were large cracks near the passenger side dashboard where the air bags were located. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,900.
Dashboard over the passenger side airbag split open, exposing airbag cavity. Dashboard is now further splitting and I am concerned that the airbag may be damaged by exposure to sunlight, uv rays and/or dust that may now enter the airbag cavity. Additionally, I am concerned about safety and additional debris caused by the split airbag cover in the event the airbag does deploy. I have tried to discuss this issue with acura, but they have declined to repair the dashboard.
Dashboard began to crack around the passenger dash airbag hole. This is a known manufacturer defect. This should be a safety concern as it relates to the proper deployment of the airbag in emergency situations. Airbags are intended to be deployed through the dashboard port. That port is designed to be the path of least resistance for the airbag. Deployment of the airbag in an unempeded path is important when a successful deployment is required. The cracks in the dashboard may result in an airbag deployment deflection away from the occupant within the milliseconds required to deploy and that which maybe necessary to prevent unnecessary injury to the occupant. The cracks may also result in flying debris that could injure the occupant upon airbag deployment.
2006 acura tl? Whyyyyy is my dashboard cracked everywhere. Is this even safe. Same as all dashboard crack at airbag. I will let spend my extra time letting everyone know not to buy from honda/acura they do not stand behind their product. There needs to be a recall on the dashboards.
Passenger side dash has multiple cracks around airbag.
The dashboard on my 2006 acura tl has developed long cracks right above the passenger side airbag storage. I'm concerned that these cracks may affect the development/effectiveness of the air back's deployment. Thank you.
Dashboard crack at outlining of airbag. The crack is about 10-12inches long.
The leather dashboard on the passenger side has 2 vertical cracks about 8 inches long. This should be fixed as a manufactured defect.
My leather dashboard on the inside of my car has about 2 crack lines, my acura 2006 tl dashboard started cracking since last month. Those cracks are just above passenger airbags. Not only they look ugly but also it can be safety concern too and cracks are running just above passenger airbag. I have never seen or heard of this condition on any car, and would expect not to see it on such a high end vehicle like my acura tl. The dashboard should not be cracking at all. Acura says I need to pay $850 (in a deal ) to get this fixed instead of 1800, I don't think I should pay.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. The contact stated that the dashboard was developing large cracks. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure several times. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Updated 12/9/14*cn updated 01/07/15
The passenger side front sub-frame failed. The metal had fatigue in the area where the compliance bushing is mounted. If this part failed completely, there would have been a loss of steering and control. Part failure was discovered at honda dealership when the vehicle was being serviced for a replacement timing belt.
About a foot long crack on the passenger side dash starting around the airbag. I use a sunshade to protect the dash from the sun. I have seen hundreds of other complaints on online forums also.
There are long cracks in my dashboard around the passenger air bag.
Cracked dashboard on both edges of the airbag.
Problem started with a small crack on my dashboard by the passenger airbag(outline of the airbag started cracking). After about a week the crack grew all the way to the windshield and now I have 2 cracks about a foot long each perpendicular to each other. Also another crack closer to the middle of the dashboard appeared about a week ago. That crack is about half the size of the cracks by the passenger airbag.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. The contact stated that there was a crack in the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer or for inspection but no diagnosis was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. The contact stated that the hood failed due to defective struts the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 32,000.
A large crack on the front dashboard above the airbag on passenger side.
About 3-6 months ago, I noticed a crack on the passenger side of my acura 2006 tl. Gradually the crack grew, then over time, I saw two more cracks in the areas where the airbags are located. Now these cracks are widening and I can see white in the cracks. My concern is that the manufacturer's defect will compromise proper deployment of the airbags in case of an accident. If so, this can have tragic consequences. I called the acura manufacturer customer service. They informed me that it will cost me $1500-2000 and that the adjustment from them will be minimal because the warranty for such a thing has expired. I researched on the internet and discovered that this is a common problem for acuras. Please, please investigate and help others like me who are highly disappointed, discouraged and angry about the poor quality of materials used in the area that encases the airbags that should protect us from injury or death. For your information: my car has 92,000 miles and I have always taken good precautions to protect the dashboard with a windshield cover, used special conditioner and cracked my windows to keep the heat out. I also do proper and timely mechanical and electrical maintenance. I am the only driver and was hoping this would be my last car. Now, if I must sell my car, my car has depreciated substantially due to poor workmanship and I will have a car payment I don't need or can't afford. Do ru
Crack appeared on passenger side dashboard outlining airbag. I consider this a safety hazard and defect with acura tl.
Two 12 inch vertical cracks down both sides of what appears to be the passenger air bag. Cracks are on dash board. I'm not sure how safe the airbag on that side is now with the cracks outlining the airbag location.
At the beginning of this summer my dashboard randomly started cracking above my steering column. The crack has extended all the way to the windshield and split off in one direction. Also the passenger side has started to crack around the airbag. An expensive luxury car like should not have these types of issues. I love this car, but now every time I get in I cant help but feel that I am driving a piece of junk.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. The contact stated that he noticed a crack on the dashboard where the front passenger side air bag was located. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the dashboard would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
On friday july 19th 2013 I noticed two small cracks (one about 3 inches and the other about 2 inches') on dashboard on both sides of where the passenger airbag is located. On monday july 22nd the crack had grown considerably larger 12 inches. I spoke with acura client relations on monday july 22nd to express my concerns. They opened up a case and told me that I needed to have the dealer inspect it. I took my car to the carlsbad dealer on tuesday july 23rd and had it inspected by one of the service managers. He glanced at it and abruptly stated I will need a new dash and that my car was out of warranty so I will have to pay $1500. Later that day I spoke with client relations and was told 'we are sorry for your issue and acura will provide assistance with the cost. The work can be done for $800' believing that the part may be faulty makes me question why I have to pay anything. I am extremely disappointed that I was dismissed so quickly because my car is out of warranty. I understand that wear and tear happens but if there is a defect that the consumer has no control over why should they be held to a warranty period? A little searching of the web will provide quite a bit of evidence of the same issue over and over again. Below are a few links: cnn report http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/doc-708135 atlanta news station http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/acura-owners-complain-of-cracking-dashboards/nfb38/ acurazine forum http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=730775 facebook page started for the issue https://www.facebook.com/acuratldefectivedash.
Crack has opened up on the passenger side dash.
Cracks have developed in the dashboard. Approximately 10 inches along one side of passenger side air bag. I am concerned this will affect the air bag. Also cracks on driver side dash.
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