Dashboard Crack problems of the 2004 Acura TL - part 1

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Acura Tl. The contact stated that the vehicle dashboard are badly crack and above the air bag there's million of pieces of cracks and stated that the air bag would deploy incorrectly sending pieces of the dashed into the passenger in the event of an accident. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number: 10142090. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000. Aw.

Cracks on the dashboard appear rapidly, starting by the passenger airbag location. First crack a week ago and now a another one. . . . . . Afraid that airbag could deploy or not deploy and according to many Acura Tl 2004 owners this is a very common and upsetting matter.

The contact owns a 2004 Acura Tl. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked around the air bags. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Im not sure when it happened as I was willed this car after my mother passed, and it was like this prior to her buying it. But the dashboard is cracked from one end to the other going down to the glove compartment and dash gauges. From what ive read this is very common in Acuras 04-08, but I am now concerned about my airbags deploying properly. From what ive read everyone who has brought this to Acuras attention has had to pay out of pocket to get it fixed, or leave as is.

The contact owns a 2004 Acura Tl. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the dashboard was cracked around the passenger side air bag. The contact also stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle decelerated as the check engine warning light flashed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.

Large crack appeared on my dashboard today. I googled and found out there are thousands of Acura Tls having the same issue. But the manufacturer has not done a recall. I called Acura client relations as well as dealer. They are not doing anything. The crack dashboard is a safety concern as the srs airbag sits behind that and can explode.

The dashboard started cracking. Now, it has cracks all over. Passenger side and driver side. This may cause issue with the airbags. I looked on line and this is very common in 2004 Tls. Acura refuses to fix the issue. Some have also experienced issues with their air bags due to the cracking.

The contact owns a 2004 Acura Tl. The contact stated that the passenger side dashboard had severely cracked around the air bag area. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

The top of the dash in my Acura has many cracks that have developed to the point where I believe it my impact the air bag. Minor cracks might be seen with time in the dash however these are large, numerous and obviously a manufacturing defect that should be fixed.

I found a crack on the dash on the driver's side coming front to back approx 18 inches and then spreading sideways for over 2ft. I called Acura and they say its not covered because its considered wear and tear and that it'd cost approx $2000 to fix. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2004 Acura Tl. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked over the air bag area. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

The dashboard is cracking severely on the passenger side of the vehicle. The cracks are expanding rapidly, and it looks like an outline of the airbag compartment. I'm afraid that the airbag will deploy accidentally, and/or that the pieces of the dashboard will injure someone riding on the passenger side of the front seat during an airbag deployment. My wife is scared to ride in the car now.

Dashboard cracked suddenly above the passenger airbag compartment exposing the airbag compartment to the sun through the crack. Dashboard also deformed and appears to be sticking to airbag compartment around the edges on the top. The crack is growing. The crack initially formed suddenly while I was driving, and made a loud clap, which could startle drivers. I am concerned that the air bag could fail due to this defect and further cracks could form suddenly making startling noises while driving. The size of the crack and amount of deformation varies with temperature.

Overnight my dash board has significant cracks this car has been garage kept and apparently many 04 and 05 Acura's have this issue looks terrible and dealer wants 1500 to replace I think a recall is in order from Acura/Honda I am so frustrated now . . . Almost want to get ride of this car because of this problem don't know where to turn for help.

My dash is cracking at an accelerated rate. First at the passenger airbag, then started sinking deeper that makes an obvious rectangle on my dash. 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? this should get some serious safety considerations.

Crack on dashboard on passenger side airbag. There has been no accident. Dealer will not fix it as there is no warranty left.

Got into my car and noticed my dashboard cracked in two places!! this is wrong!! Acura should take accountability for this!!!.

My dashboard has a crack around the driver's side airbag. The car has never been hit or wrecked. This crack just appeared and the check airbag indicator is on. I've been reading on the internet that many many other owners of this car are having the same problem. I'm afraid the airbag will deploy without cause. Please check into this and let me know if there is a cause for a recall on this car. Thanks.

Wife made me aware that a crack appreared on the dash atter taking down the sun shade to come home after work. It was about a four inch crack on top of the left edge of where the air bag deploys. I was somewhat concerned because f the location. I rode on the car again this afternoon and not only has the original crack doubled in size there is another one on the opposite side of the air bag deployment. Both cracks are on the edge of the air bag "box" now I am very concerned and I get only line to see how to either repair or replace this dash. After searching I see that there are alot of complaints with this same issue. It seems Acura has a problem with the material used to cover the dash. They need to step up and replace these dash boards.

Multiple cracks on dash began on passenger side. New cracks developed over speedometer. Poor design of structural dash support is causing dash to fall apart. Unknown if this will compromise airbag function. One owner car has been garaged at home and often parked under cover at work - this is not sun damage. Acura will not pay for replacement.

The contact owns a 2004 Acura Tl. The contact stated that a large crack developed on the dash board. As a result, the air bag became exposed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 98,000.

The dash has developed a crack around the passenger side airbag. I am concerned that should an accident occur the airbag may not deploy correctly.

One day I got in the car and noticed a crack on the dashboard along the passenger side airbag. Since then it is beginning to spread.

I noticed a large crack on my dashboard in front of the passenger seat and it appears to outline the airbag. There are two small cracks on the dash as well. My concern is whether or not these cracks make the deployment of my airbags defective in the event of a collision.

There are some crack on the dash board due to bad material.

Dash board is cracking around airbag on right side and directly behind steering wheel.

Dash/airbag issues. 2004 Acura Tl 3. 2 had a crack on the dashboard which the airbag is underneath, this is a safety concern if the airbags would be deployed correctly. More cracks appear several days later, the car is well pampered, but this is a defective material on Honda/Acura's part. Need to be recalled!.

The vehicle is a 2004 Acura Tl. It is mainly garaged kept and well maintained. It has developed a large crack in the dashboard running from the windshield towards the passenger seat. It appeared one day for no apparent reason. The car has not been in any accident. There is an extended warranty on the car but they won't cover this. In my opinion, this is due to inferior materials and/or design and should be repaired by the manufacturer. What happens if there is an accident and the air bag deploys. . . Will the cracked dash prevent the air bag from deploying properly? or will there be pieces of the dashboard acting as little missiles posing a threat to the occupants?.

My 2004 Acura dashboard cracked in several places. It is a known 2004- 2005 Tl issue but there is no recall.

I noticed a couple of cracks on my dash. Since I noticed them there had become additional cracks. After doing research I discovered this is a very common problem for this make and model and the cracks occur in the same spots. The biggest concern if the crack over the passenger side airbag.

Dashboard is cracking on its own, not due to normal wear and tear. Cracks are over the passenger side airbag and other parts of dashboard.

The contact owns a 2004 Acura Tl. The contact stated that there were cracks in the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the dash cover failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

The dashboard of my car started cracking around November of 2011, it is now completely covered in large cracks, including one right over the center of the passenger side air bag. My main concern is the fact that the dash is obviously not structurally sound, therefore in the event that the passenger airbag deploys pieces of dash will become sharp projectiles flying through the car.

My 2004 Acura Tl started to have minor cracks on the dashboard last November and then it slowly spread all over the dashboard. I now have multiple long cracks on my dashboard. I have done some research online and there are many Acura Tl (2004 & 2005 model) owners who has encountered the same issue as well. I have other vehicles that are older than the Acura Tl and those vehicles dashboards are completely fine. I believe it is a defect in the material and Acura should be responsible for replacing this part. I do not feel safe driving my care in this manner due to the fact that it might impact the air bags or may not deploy the air bags in case of emergency. So, please help all of us Acura Tl owners with this issue. Thank you.

The contact owns a 2004 Acura Tl. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked on the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic for inspection and they stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 90,000.