Problems with 2005 Acura TL STRUCTURE

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that there were two cracks on the dashboard near the passenger and driver's side air bag housing. in addition, a four inch crack was in the center of the dashboard. the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently whenever the contact was driving. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

There are several cracking on the dashboard. the crack right on the edge of the passenger airbag to all the way to windshield and another crack about 3 inches right of center speaker, above steering wheel another crack about 4 inches. please is it recall for acura tl 2005? *tr

Noticed cracks on dashboard. car always garaged-parked. original owner. recently found online posts by many other acura tl owners of same problem. *tr

Cracked dash board right over the passenger side air bag. very unacceptable for this type of car and a huge safety concern. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated there were approximately six cracks across the dashboard of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

My acura tl has dashboard defective with cracks around airbag section and spreading consistently all around. it really looks ugly. i'm afraid one day the airbag will malfunction while driving. it happen suddenly and its spreading erratically. i also have the airbag indicator on when driving with a passenger. half of the dashboard lights now needs replacement. this should be replaced free of charge and should be considered a recall. honda/acura shall act immediately without any further delay. i bought this car new and took good care it. their respond to this dashboard problems will make me and others re-think buying any acura/honda future vehicles. this is dashboard condition is unacceptable. *tr

My dashboard recently developed a crack about 6 inches in length on the passenger side dashboard where the airbag is located. i have read where multiple incidences like mine have been recorded for this vehicle & acura apparently is not accepting responsibility for the obvious defect in this model. *tr

My dashboard had a small crack and it just got worst. more cracks on the front passenger air bag area which iis scary. i dont if it will trigger for the airbag to go off. i will try to call acura if they can do someting about it. *tr

Crack appeared in dashboard on passenger side of vehicle over the air bag area. there was no collision. had just had car in for oil change. noticed this the next day. when we went in to complain, we were told this was a known problem and there was no recourse. except we could pay for new dashboard for $1800, not really acceptable since we have done all maintenance on this vehicle. apparently acura was aware of this problem and didn't care. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that the dashboard exhibited hairline fractures that began at the windshield and extended to the air bag and glove compartment area. the dealer advised the contact that the dashboard needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 142,000.

My cars dashboard started cracking from the windshield to the front of the dashboard on the passenger side. the crack goes down the side of where the airbag deploys. now my dashboard is riddled with cracks and acura states that it is environmental and i should not fear the airbag deploying due to the cracks. i'm not alone as i have read countless stories similar to mine. i think it's time that acura steps up and handles their defective design. *tr

Multiple cracks large and small suddenly appeared in the dashboard. the affected parts section would not allow me to enter dashboard as the issue, therefore i put body. *tr

The dash on my 2005 acura tl started cracking very severely-i currently have 4 sizeable cracks. i have never seen this on a car prior in my 25 years of owning them. i fear for my safety as i wonder how these cracks impact my air bags. *tr

Cracked dashboard over airbag on passenger side in which there are post and complaints of the same exact crack in the same location on the acura tl 2005 and a few other years! i have another that just came up today 2-20-14 of a crack down the center into the speaker on the dash. this is a hazard as it is over the airbag and can cause severe damage and this should be recalled and fixed by acura! *tr

About 9 months ago a small crack appeared in the dashboard of my '05 acura tl. the dash continued to split to over a foot in length. within a month of the first crack, a second one appeared and grew to match the same length. these cracks outline the front passenger airbag. what affect does this have on the security of the airbag? i'm concerned that a passenger in the front seat is endangered as the structure is compromised? i've researched this online and there are plenty of tl owners complaining about the same issue. it's found predominately in the 2004 - 2007 models. i've read that acura has admitted an "issue" with the dash, but wants the owners to pay for repairs. the costs range from $2000 - $3000 per car. i'm the original owner of this vehicle. it was purchased in september 2005 and is out of warranty. my tl currently has 66849 miles on it. i'd like to receive some assistance with this issue. thank you. *tr

I have a 2005 acura tl and yesterday i noticed a crack in the dashboard on the passenger side. i googled it and discovered several people having the same issue. someone posted a link to this site so here i am. can we get this recalled please? it's not very attractive. for the price i paid for this car i shouldn't have to worry about this happening. *tr

Cracks appear on dashboard above driver side and passenger side airbag. acura client relations claims this is a cosmetic issue. i have researched this as an on-going issue since 2009. i believe this is a defective part on the vehicle. quote to fix this "blemish" is over 2k. acura will only pay 50% i must pay the other $1000. i believe acura should have this replaced. airbag light turns on and off. hoping this has nothing to do with the crack in the dashboard. something needs to be done. *tr

There are two very large cracks on the passenger side dashboard that seemingly appeared overnight. specifically, the cracks that run through the area where the passenger airbag is located. *js

Got in car and noticed cracks in passenger side of the dash board. cracked around passenger side airbag and cracked from speaker in dash to windshield. *tr

Dashboard is cracking where the side passenger airbag deploys and other areas on dashboard, i'm concern that if in time the dashboard will continue to crack if the airbag will deploy and hurt my passengers. *tr

Vehicle dash cover has large cracks running from defrost outlets aft to rear edge of dash cover, paticularly in the vicinity of the passenger air bag. passenger air bag is potentially exposed to uv damage and other contamination effecting deployment reliability. *js

My 2005 acura has developed 2 very severe cracks in the dashboard surrounding the airbag on the passenger side of the vehicle. i am not sure how this will affect the performance in the event of an accident. *tr

A crack in the dash on the passenger side at the airbag was noticed the summer of 2012. it started out small and eventually ran the entire length of the dash. since that day several more cracks on both sides have appeared during different times of the year. heat causes the cracks to close making it difficult to see them and open up when the weather or interior is cooler. yesterday the 6th crack appeared, this on the other side of the passenger side airbag. the entire airbag compartment on the passenger side is visible with both sides outlined by cracks. heat alone is not causing this as the last crack was noticed in 40 degree weather. with the airbag on the passenger side having cracks i am worried that the dash is unstable and could break off during a crash and become a dangerous piece of debris when (if) the airbag is activated in a crash. i am also worried that the passenger side airbag will not activate due to the damage to the dash. *tr

Cracks have developed in dashboard of 2005 acura tl. located along edge of passenger side airbag (outlining right side of airbag) and above steering column. concerned that passenger airbag will not deploy, or will cause personal injury in the event it does deploy. garage kept, apx 98k miles when first crack appeared. *tr

My dashboard has 3 huge cracks over the front passenger airbag. i do not feel safe driving my car due to the feeling that the air bag can deploy any minute. i recently had my air bags turned off for piece of mind but now i put my wife and kids in danger because we no longer have safety air bags to protect us. this is also quite embarrassing when i drive business partners around town and my dash is cracked and the airbag lights are flashing. this is a beautiful car but defects like this give the brand a terrible reputation.

I didn't have an incident but my dashboard is cracked everywhere including where the passenger and driver airbags are located. acura claims wear and tear because i live in south florida and refuses to fix this even though this is supposedly a luxury car and no other cars in south florida have this issue, plus my car is garage kept. this is a very dangerous issue and apparently 1000s of acura tl owners from 2004 have the same problem. these need to be repaired or the cars taken off the roads. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. while parked, the contact noticed large cracks along the passenger's side dashboard where the air bag was located. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that the dashboard material was severely cracked at the windshield area and the passenger side air bag. the dealer was contacted and advised that they would contact the manufacturer for further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 70,000. updated 03/16/12*lj

My acura 2005 tl formed giant cracks in the dashboard overnight. i am worried about the safety of the airbags due to these cracks, my research has shown that others have experienced this same problem and that the cracks only get worse and appear above the passenger side airbag if the dash is not replaced. please see the facebook page devoted to this problem (photos included): https://www.facebook.com/acuratldefectivedash?sk=wall&filter=1 acura is not recognizing this a potential safety defect. i think they need to take responsibility for this defect and make an official recall and replace this for free. if anything happens to any of my passengers due to the cracks in my dashboard i am holding acura responsible for their care. *tr

There were two hairline cracks on my dashboard when i purchased my car about a year ago. over the winter months the cracks seemed to spread. i'm afraid that the cracks around the passenger airbag could cause injury if the airbag ever detonated as the airbag would likely malfunction. i've noticed this is a common problem in 2005 acura tls and find it annoying that acura won't claim responsibility. i've never seen anything like this in a car... is this a safety issue? does anyone know for sure that the airbag will work properly in a time of need? *tr

The dash on my 2005 acura tl started cracking very severely-i currently have a sizeable crack on the seam of my passenger side airbag. i have never seen this on a car. i fear for my safety as i wonder how these cracks impact my air bags. *tr

I have cracks all over my dashboard. acura does not seem to care about the issue. there are many many acura tl owners out there having the same issue with the crack dash boad. *tr

The dashboard on my acura tl 2005 cracked & they did replace my dashboard with "good will". my paint started fading all over my car & they would not do anything about the paint. the paint started fading at 95,000 miles. i have contacted acura's headquarters, sent letters & pictures & they said they will not do anything about it! the only reason they replaced my dashboard they said was to try to get my business! then they proceeded to say that because i only have owned 3 acuras i was not a loyal customer so they would not do anything about my paint! i had my car painted at a local business in town! i will file another complaint about my 2004 acura tl. that dashboard has so many cracks that i stopped counting. i sent pictures to headquarters but they said it was too old!!! *tr

2005 acura tl. consumer writes in regards to dashboard split repairs *tgw the consumer stated there are seven jagged cracks; starting with the most severe which are over the passenger airbag and ending at the instrument panel. *jb

The dashboard has cracked with cracks all over. foot long crack on the right of the air bag area and small crack at the center front speaker. the airbag area is covered with long cracks from the dashboard to the windshield. there has been no accident of any kind, but the dashboard has a look of long cracks all throughout. there are many documented acura tl's with this very same cracking pattern on facebook as well as acurazine community. this seems to be a defect in the build and should be covered by the manufacturer as a recall! *tr

I own a 2005 acura tl and noticed a small crack in my dashboard about eight months ago. i took it to the dealership because my airbag light was on and they told me it was just a cosmetic defect and there was nothing they could do about it. now over the past month there are cracks everywhere and acura still won't help because it's not under warranty. i am very concerned because i'm not sure if my airbags will work if needed and i'm also concerned that they could possibly deploy while i'm driving. this is a safety issue because i'm not protected from an accident and this defect could also cause an accident, causing serious harm to me and my family. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that the dashboard was cracked entirely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. the dealer also advised that they would not notify the manufacturer to get a good will favor to repair the failure. the manufacturer was notified by the contact who advised that the dashboard was not a defect and that the repairs would be at the owners expense. the failure mileage was 97,000.

I own a 2005 acura tl and purchased it new. i enjoy the car, however, noticed a crack that formed directly over the passenger's side airbag impression on the dashboard in august of 2011. the car had approximately 75,000 miles on it at the time, and has always been garage kept. i now have 83,000 miles on the vehicle, and the original crack that formed has now grown vertically from where the dash connects to the windshield all the way down to the glove box access. additionally, several other cracks have formed around the passenger's side airbag impression on the dash, and most recently, i have a crack that formed on the driver's side of the dash. i have owned three other honda/acura products, and have never experienced this issue before. i have contacted the dealer several times, and right now am in the process of having a regional manager review my case. even before hearing back from the regional manager, the dealer has already informed me that some "capital participation" will be required from me, and that the dashboard costs $1,850 not including tax. i am waiting to hear back what they will do for me, but based upon other comments from other tl owners i have seen on-line, i am not overly optimistic. obviously aesthetics are a factor in this case, but more importantly, i am worried about safety of any passenger that may be riding in my car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that the dashboard was fractured and the airbag warning light was illuminated. the dealer and manufacturer were contacted but provided no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure was mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 60,100.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that the dashboard was cracked between the driver and passenger sides. the contact also stated that the dashboard region surrounding the front passenger air bag was severely cracked. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but no assistance was provided. the contact was informed that the failure occurred due to heat exposure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.

I have multiple cracks along my dashboard from the windshield down to the airbag, across the airbag, and across the steering column. the dealer refuses to replace since the car is no longer under warranty. this is obviously a mfg defect. i have parked next to the same model car and noticed the same cracks in the same error as well as researched online and discovered most 2004-2005 tl owners have the same issue. the dashboard should be recalled. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. while parked the contact noticed a large fracture on the dashboard which started near the windshield and went through the air bag compartment, down to the glove compartment. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated that the dashboard would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact was driving 65 mph when he noticed that the dashboard was cracked. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 19,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated there was a crack in the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle. the dealer stated in order to repair the failure, the dashboard assembly had to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 94,900 and the current mileage was 95,000.

Why all acura tl 2005 , dashboards are cracking . my 2005 acura tl dashboard is cracking every day and i've seen plenty of acura tl with the same problem . so my question is why is there no recall on these car , why should i have to pay to replace this dashboard . can someone tell me what to do ??? *tr

2005, 78,000 acura tl (garage kept) cracks on dash above the instrument cluster and passenger side in middle. these cracks start from the window and end on the glove box and instrument cluster. what will happen when air bag deploys? i am afraid of when the air bag deploys that the dash will separate into several shards of plastic and imbed in face, upper-body of driver and passenger. worst-case scenario is that the air bag will be defected, as the dash-console structure has been compromised. i have read numerous complaints and viewed pictures of the exact same defect online. what will it take acura to recognize that there is a problem with this dash does someone have to be hurt or worse die? *tr

2005 acura tl base navigation dashboard cracking on passenger side and in speaker area. car has 88000 miles on it and this is not the quality i expect from acura being a loyal customer for years. possible safety hazard to passenger if airbag were to deploy. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that there was a crack, two feet long, in the dashboard directly over the passenger side air bag. as a result, the air bag light would intermittently illuminate. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the crack would not cause any issues. the manufacturer stated that the dashboard was not covered under warranty. the failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 57,000. the vin was not available.

The dash board in my vehicle began to crack over the passenger side air bag and it has me concerned that the air bag may not deploy towards the passenger and may deploy upwards toward the windshield instead and not protect the passenger. this is a known problem with these model cars and acura refuses to fix this defect. does someone have to lose their life due to this defect before acura acknowledges there is a defect and a problem? *tr

My dashboard started to crash all over a few months ago. i'm using a shade, and use protection often and the problem is getting worst. i think that the dash board was poorly made. i'm very upset because i spend alot of money on this car. *tr