Problems with 2004 Acura TL STRUCTURE

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. the contact stated that the dashboard cracked due to defective material. the dashboard had an extensive fracture at the air bag area. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the defect. the dealer advised the contact that the fractured dashboard would not affect the deployment of the air bag. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

2004 acura tl dash has been cracking to pieces from the left and right side. *tr

I am writing about my 2004 acura tl and having a cracked dash and might have a safety issue concerning the deployment of the airbag. *tr

I have a 2004 acura tl that the plastic dash is cracking around the passenger airbag. apparently this is a very common defect due to the many owners of 2004 and 2005 tl owners with the same problem i've found on the internet. i, and my mechanic feel this could effect the deployment of the passenger side airbag, and is a potential safety concern. *tr

Dashboard cracked around area of airbag. *tr

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 *js

Hello, i have a 2004 acura tl with 109,800 miles on it. within the past three weeks, three large cracks developed on the dashboard. one is directly over the steering wheel and the other two are on the passenger side over the airbag. my concern is that the cracks will continue to spread and deploy the airbags causing a safety hazard. i purchased the car in june 2008 with 60k+ miles. at the time of purchase there were no cracks on the dashboard. i've always taken various steps to protect it from the texas sun. it's always parked in the garage, always used a sunshade up when parked outside, and always vented the sunroof and windows when it is hot outside. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Dashboard has developed deep, long cracks in a square surrounding the passenger side air bag. manufacturer should recall this extremely common safety problem immediately. *tr

In 2010 i took my tl in because my dash was showing cracks in it, acura rep told me that they were aware that owners of other tl 's were complaining about it too. but he told me there was nothing he could do. as of today 08 11 2014 i have 11 big cracks in it. acura needs to recall them and fix this. *tr

2004 acura tl has developed 2 large cracks over the air bags in the dash board of my car. i am concerned not only about the appearance but my safety in the event of an accident. will it deploy properly or will it go off on its own while i am driving down the road? *tr

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.

This complaint is in regards to 2004 acura tl dash boards cracking in the area of the passenger airbag. my car with 94k mile dash cracked yesterday perfectly along the passenger dash. while researching this online i see that several people have complained and have pictures of the exact same issue which can possibly be hazardous if the airbag deploys. *tr

I noticed a large crack on the passenger side dashboard running along the left side of the airbag compartment, we haven't had any accidents or anything that would cause this, i had the car inspected by the dealership where we purchased the car (new) in 2004 and i was told it was considered a cosmetic problem and that it would not interfere with airbag deployment...also to replace the dashboard would cost $1200! i personally feel that acura should be forced to issue a recall and replace the dashboard before someone dies because the passenger-side airbag either deploys wrong or not at all! *tr

I own a 2004 acura tl. car is now approximately 6 years young, and has developed two unsightly cracks in the factory vinyl dash pad; one small (near the center speaker), and one large! the large crack has developed, it appears, directly on the seam where the front passenger airbag may deploy (i assume because the vinyl material is much thinner here than elsewhere on the dash), and i am afraid this may be a safety issue in allowing the airbag to deploy properly upon frontal impact. this is unacceptable for a six-year-old vehicle, much less a luxury vehilcle such as this acura. from what i read online, there are many other owners experiencing similar or identical issues with their tl dash, and i believe it should be covered by a recall from acura. i trust this car to the ends of the earth, but am extremely disappointed with the workmanship and quality of this, my seventh (7th), honda/acura vehicle. i might understand a cracked dashboard if the car were 20 years old or more, but not from a vehicle only six years young! *tr

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!!!! *tr

Outline of passenger airbag has appeared as a crack in the dash on my 04 acura tl. it has 63000 miles and was bought as certified. *tr

Acura tl 2004 cracked defective dash. *tr

2004 acura tl dashboard cracked in three (3) different areas above the passenger side airbag. i have done some research and found that acura has identified this as a defective part, but is not willing to replace it without the owner paying for a good portion ($800 to a $1000). yes, this is a defective part and it has occurred on countless 2004 acura tl's, my number one concern is that this a safety hazard. i'm concerned with the passenger side airbag deployment now that the dashboard is defective. i no longer let anyone ride in the front seat of my perfectly good vehicle because i'm concerned for there safety. i think a little operational risk management needs to be applied to this situation and acura should be required to fix this defective part via recall. i should not in anyway be required to pay ($800 to $1000) so i can feel safe to let someone ride in the passenger seat again. another concern is if and when replaced are these dashboards exactly the same? very respectfully. *tr

Dash on passenger side of 2004 acura tl cracked exactly as depicted on many sites afecting owners of such make & model. this is a failure consistent with its mfg year and should be repaired under warranty. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. the contact stated that the dashboard that surrounds the air bag was cracked and has become progressively worse over time. the air bag light illuminated immediately after the dashboard displayed a small crack. the dealer stated that the vehicle should be fine, but the contact was concerned since the crack was on the passenger side air bag. the failure mileage was 86000 and the current mileage was 88000.

2004 acura tl - dash has a 2' crash on the passenger side running top to bottom and into srs airbag area. crack started at 90, 000 miles. dealership acknowledged problem but since car is out of warranty wants $580.00 to fix. this crack may seriously affect airbag deployment on passenger side. *tr

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 *tr

2004 acura tl with a cracked dashboard. *tr

Cracks in the dashboard area by the airbags. *tr

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. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 94,000.

2004 acura tl dashboard has 2 large cracks that appeared in the last 7 days. one is about 14" long and runs from the area of the glove box/air bag all the way towards the windshield. *tr

I love my tl but i am totally disappointed with the dash on my 2004 acura tl. i have had cars that had similar dashes and they never cracked! this dash has already cracked in 3 places. one crack runs from the windshield to almost the top of the glove compartment. this one makes me uneasy every time i drive the car because it runs alongside the passenger airbag. the other cracks are smaller but nevertheless they are there. i don't think this is acceptable for a car i paid so much for. acura needs to step up and recall these cheap dashboards. *tr

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. *tr

Acura tl 2004 - there is a crack on the dashboard above the passenger's airbag which runs from the windshield all the way down to the glove compartment. reported it to the dealer and service center and didn't want to replace it since there was no formal recall issued by acura and the car is out of warranty. i have safety concerns related to the proper operation of the airbag due to this situation. *tr

The dashboard is cracking at the passenger side, right where the air bag is located. i am concerned it would cause the air bag to not deploy correctly. *tr

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. *kb

Multiple cracks in 2004 acura tl dashboard above the passenger air bag - seems like a possible safety issue for the deployment of the air bag in an accident as well as extremely upsetting seeing as how the car is only 6 years old. car is garage kept. *tr

2004 acura tl cracked dashboard in several places including airbag cover. *tr

Cracked along side of the airbag. two lines (on each side of the airbag) about 12" long. and there is also about 3 other cracks that randomly appeared! i won't buy another acura product if this isn't fixed and will tell everyone i know not to buy one! this was zero fault of my own and by the sound of it, it happens to a bunch of their dashes in this particular model!! *tr

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. *tr

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. *tr

Acura tl 2004 cracked dashboard over air bag and multiple other spots. i am very concerned this could cause issues with the airbag. i was informed by a dash board repair man that he could not fixes the cracks over the air bag. he state it would not be safe for him or if the air bag deployed. acura should have to replace the dash board on the 04 acura tl's. i have done research and there are a whole lot of people who have had this issue. there is even a facebook site where people who have had this problem have signed up. i call acura about this defect and they told me it was not there problem or fault. i could pay to get if fixed for over $2,000.00. they also stated that there is no proof that it could cause the air bag to deploy. *tr

A few months ago i noticed a small crack on the dash of my 2004 acura. that small crack has progressed to a large one and joined by two others. the cracks are on the passenger side directly over the airbag. this makes me concerned that the airbag may not operate properly if needed. it also makes me wonder if the crack was not caused due to a defect from the airbag. the vehicle is garage kept and is shaded when exposed to the weather. there is no other reason for the crack other than a defect in the product (airbag or dash). i would hate to get in an accident only to find out that the protection i paid for did not work. *tr

2004 acura tl sedan dashboard cracks and splits around passenger airbag. srs warning light becomes illuminated afterwards. concern over proper airbag deployment. *tr

2004 acura tl with huge cracks in dash around airbags. car has been garage kept and totally babied. dash needs to be replaced. not sure the airbags will work properly if needed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. the contact stated that he noticed that the instrument panel developed cracks around the passenger side air bag area. the contact was concerned that the air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash. in addition, he was also concerned that if the air bag were to deploy independently, shards of the dashboard would potentially injure him or a passenger. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 102,000 and the current mileage was 122,000.

I bought a used 2004 acura tl. the dashboard crack is outlining the passenger side airbag. i'm trusting that this will not be a safety issue for any passenger if i ever get in an accident. i do not often drive other people, which frees me from worrying about repercussions. when i called acura's headquarters, the representative stated that he did not know that this was a widespread issue in this model and year. i've seen the group on facebook as well. the cracks are located consistently in the same area. *tr

Cracks on my r side of dash to r side of air bag noticed at about 100,000 miles and cracks have split all the way down. *tr

Cracked dashboard on 2004 acura tl. *tr

Acura tl 2004 dash cracks over airbag area. all cars from that year with the same problem and the dealer didnt resolve. *tr

Recently my 2004 acura tl dash started cracking spontaneously over the driver side instrument panel. i have read of other complaints of cracks over the passenger air bag as well, documented at http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=730775. i feel that this is a dangerous safety hazard and is a defect of acura 2004 tl. acura has refused to cover repair because vehicle is out of warranty and because previous owner lived in fl. *tr

Two parallel cracks in my passenger dashboard along the sides of the airbag. started with one crack and then 6 months later another crack appeared. concerned about the safety and deployment function of the airbag if an accident were to occur. *tr

Crack on dashboard above passenger's side front airbags. runs entire width from windshield to glove compartment. dealers does not want to repair crack since the car is out of warranty. *tr

Two weeks ago, i notice a crack on the dashboard about 1 inch long. today the crack is about 5 inches long (1/5/2010). i have extended warranty for the vehicle, but the they would not cover it because they said it is a wear and tear part. it is truly a defect, the vehicle only has 66,000 miles and nothing happened to the vehicle that would cause the dash board to crack. *tr

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. *tr