Problems with 2004 Acura TL STRUCTURE

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!!!! *tr

I recently purchased a certified acura tl after two months of having the vehicle the dashboard has cracked in two places on the driver's side. i explained this to the dealership and they said it is not covered under warranty. i do not feel it is safe to drive in this condition due to the air bag. acura should recall the dashboard, as there are numerous complaints that they have been ignoring. *tr

Cracking dashboard. *tr

Cracked dash in many places. *tr

1. spontaneous cracks in the dash around the passenger air bag unit. 2. air bag warning light on 3. spontaneous crack in dash near steering column. *tr

2004 acura tl - 56,000 miles. completely cracked dashboard around the passenger side airbag. i am worried about my passenger's safety as the cracks look as if they could interfere with the airbag deployment. *tr

Dashboard on my 2004 acura tl is cracking around the airbags, feel very unsafe about it being deployed. acura has mentioned on the phone it is not their problem. however after reading various other owners complain about the same issue this is not a one thing, this is a defected automobile and i will not have my children or my wife or anyone that rides with me in that car sit in the front seat. *tr

2004 acura tl dashboard is severely cracked in several places. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. the contact noticed that there was a long crack on the dashboard where the passenger side air bag was located. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

2004 acura tl dash began cracking over passenger side airbag at 100k miles, now at 140k dash is cracked in multiple places - serious safety risk and faulty equipment. *tr

Dash board driver to passenger side many large long cracks. acura tl owners get no response from acura motor company on this defect. *tr

Dashboard is cracking significantly around passenger side air bag and also in front of drivers seat. *tr

Dash started to crack around the airbag housing. took the car to the dealership they stated it was due to the sun and it was not covered under warranty. i expressed my concerns that it would effect the deployment of the airbag, acura service stated it would not effect the airbag. the dash is now cracked on both sides of the airbag housing and continues all the way back towards the windshield. *jb

My 2004 acura has a dashboard that has cracked around the airbag. i have used a sun cover and parked in shaded spots, never leaving the dash in the sun. i am concerned about the cracking because it is involving the airbag and i am worried the airbag will not properly deploy in the event of a crash. or that the airbag may deploy unneccesarily and dangerously while i am driving. *tr

This involves my 2004 acura tl, which i have owned since october 2007. in the two and a half years since the purchase, significant cracks have appeared on the dashboard of this car. there are several cracks on the dash in front of the driving panel. there are also two major cracks on the passenger side, each one running from the windshield all the way to the glove box. what makes this worrisome is that each crack runs along the passenger side airbag, which is weakening the integrity of that airbag. i am concerned that these cracks could cause the passenger airbag to deploy unexpectedly, injuring any passenger in that seat and possibly even causing an accident. it could also cause the airbag to deploy improperly during an accident, and either fail to prevent injury or make the passenger's injuries worse. this defect is occurring in the 2004 and 2005 models, but acura is treating it as a cosmetic issue rather than a safety one, and refusing to cover the expense of replacing the dash, which costs almost $2000 including labor and parts. other 2004/2005 tl owners who had the dash replaced were told that the new dash was made with different materials and would not have the same problem. this is a de facto admission that these dashboards were made with inadequate materials. this is indeed a safety issue, as it involves the airbag. these cracks are significantly compromising the safety of this car, and acura needs to issue a safety recall rather than treat it like a cosmetic issue. *tr

There is no incident to my knowledge but i would like to prevent an incident from happening before it does. 2004-2005 acura tl dash will crack where the passenger airbag is to deploy. these cracks could affect the deployment of the airbag in a crash and cause permanent damage to the passenger of the car. i would not know the exact number of affected people but there is a group on facebook with over 30 cases reported, not to mention the amount of cases not reported yet. *tr

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. *tr

A few months ago my 2004 acura tl dash started cracking around my airbag on my dash. i feel that this is a dangerous safety hazard and is a defect of acura. i have noticed that there are many other 2004 acura tl's that have the same problem and i am wondering what is going to be done to resolve the problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. the vehicle has goodyear eagle tires. the contact stated that there was a tsb number 05-076 that was issued by acura. the tsb pertains to tire wear when the vehicle is loaded. the contact purchased brand new tires in december of 2007. he took a road trip with 5,000 miles on the tires. the trip was 5,600 miles. while driving 75 mph, he noticed that the tires were bald a couple of days ago. he called the acura dealer and informed them of the failure. the dealer stated that they would repair the tires with the towing issue and the tsb, but would not replace the tires. the tires are both on the rear of the vehicle. the tire size was unknown. the failure mileage was 29,000. updated 09/10/08 *bf the consumer didn't believe the problem was with the tires. he believed it had to do with the poor design of the vehicle. the consumer stated there was extra weight in the rear of the vehicle, in his case was about 300lbs comprised of suitcases and his daughter in the back seat (the suitcases were in the trunk). when he arrived home, he noticed the tread on the tires had worn down to nothing. updated 09/10/08

Several acuras tl 2004 have huge cracks on top of the airbags, our members have raised the issue of the possibility of a cracked dashboard being a safety hazard. although we don't know of any cases yet, it is reasonable to believe that cracks that develop where the passenger air bag is supposed to deploy have the potential to affect the deployment of this safety equipment in case of an accident and, therefore, should be considered a safety hazard. we just cannot wait for someone to be permanently injured because of this defective part to act upon this, it is our responsibility to prevent this from happening. . link: http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?ui...d=106173928650 we also have a group on facebook called acura tl defective dash. *tr

Dashboard cracks on right side area of air bag. *tr

The dashboard started cracking and keeps getting long where the airbag is on passenger side. *js

The dash started to crack around the passenger airbag and has continued to get worse over the years. the entire dash is cracked at this point. this is a know acura issue that they refuse to address in mass but have assisted many owners in varying degrees. *tr

The dash has cracked in 15 lines throughout the whole dash. it started around the passenger airbag and continues to get worse. i contacted the dealer and acura directly. they continue to deny that there is a flaw in the craftsmanship. *js

Cracks in dashboard above passenger side airbag began appearing just outside the warranty period. cracking is severe and could impare/cut the airbag on deployment. *tr

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.

2004 acura tl with cracked dashboard around passenger airbag. outline of the airbag was visible since the car had approximately 50000 miles. now the cracks are very visible and getting worse. safety concern because of passenger airbag. called acura corporate, they offered a 25% discount to replace the dashboard which i believe is an admission that it is a defect. i could not afford to pay $1500 to have it replaced and feel that acura should replace the dash. many people have a similar problem. acura has not issued a recall. i am hoping that nhtsa can influence acura to do the right thing and protect the consumer. my car now has 100,000 miles and the cracks are very noticeable. i am concerned for safety of passengers because of the airbag. in addition, the car is supposed to be a luxury car and this defects detracts from the appearance and dramatically impacts the resale value. please do what you can to force acura to step up and fix the known defect. *tr

This is a near miss problem. we own an acura tl 2004. it has terrible blind spots. i think that the problem arises because the bars with the air bags in them are so wide that they can hide an entire car. we have had to add develop extra mechanisms to anticipate possible vehicles, and i feel much less safe driving this car than any other car i have ever driven. also, the hvac system is so complex that it is virtually impossible to manage it while driving. i hope you will start to look to see if you see a higher incidence of problems with the acura's or other vehicles with broad air bag holders and complicated heating and ac systems. *jb

Serious vibration in 2004 acura tl. vibration in the steering, seats and floor pan. replaced and rebalanced the tires three times. *bf the vehicle vibrates between the 52 and 58 mph regardless of gear selection. the consumer stated that the vibration is so annoying that he avoids that particular speed range. michelin xgt z4's were installed on the vehicle and the vibration continues. the consumer requests information on what to do before initiating the lemon law process. the consumer was told that this problem will most likely cause premature wear of various suspension components and tires. *tc

Dashboard cracked where passenger airbag is located. on the internet, seeing a high frequency of complaints. concerns are the airbag may not work correctly now. *tr

My 2004 acura tl (5at) has a driveline vibration at 1500 rpms. i have replaced the tires at my own cost, but that did not resolve the issue. the dealer has no resolution for this issue, and acura care claims that they are aware of the issue but there are is no resolution planned.*ak