general problems of the 2004 Acura TL - part 1

The red air bag light on the dashboard has been on for many months. It will occasionally turn off, but usually it is on. Is there a recall for my 2004 Acura Tl air bags? thank you, bruce thoms.

The dashboard on 3rd generation Acura Tl has a design defect to where they will crack all over. In the event of a crash which results in a passenger-side dashboard airbag deployment, the dashboard can rip uncontrollably and send shards of rubber flying at everyone's face in the car and prevent the airbag from deploying properly. This is a very well known problem with this generation of Acura Tl and the dealership refuses to address as a warrantied safety concern.

I noticed that my power steering hose is all dirty and full of built up power steering fluid and my airbag light in the dash screen does not come off. I’m concerned the air bag will fail in the events of an accident.

We purchased this car new in 2004! this car has never had a airbag recall. I'm very concerned this year, make and model was overlooked concerning the airbag recall. Every single model and year around this 2004 Acura Tl was recalled for the airbag replacement. We constantly check for updates to assure we do not miss a notice. Is there anything that can be done to assure our 2004 Tl airbag is safe?.

The transmission is lacking at any moment that happens to me in the middle of the street. No safe another car almost hit me. No safe . . . . My dash is horrible completely cracke and this definitely is going to affect the airbags in my Acura 2004 Tl. Sorry is the wors of worst . Yes I was driving going in to the gas station and car just lack I couldn't do anything after about 20 minutes. The car gets on gear again and I get in gas station.

My 2004 Acura Tl dashboard on the passenger side is cracked on both sides of the airbag. I am concerned for my safety and the safety of the passenger because of the position of the cracks could possibly deploy the airbag and cause injury.

A crack has appeared on the dashboard over top of the passenger airbag. Worried about passenger safety and airbag effectiveness in the event of an accident.

As you can see, these aren't small hairline cracks, they are nasty a## long cracks all over. Each day the crack get worst and open. It dangerous because there is airbags under those dashboard.

As with other posts, cracks in the dashboard around the perimeter of the passenger airbag are pronounced and getting worse over time. Very concerned for the safety of passengers in an otherwise reliable vehicle which has many more years (and miles) of useful service.

Dashboard cracking for no reason. Cracks are in many places and occur near the dash air bag which is concerning if it every goes off could send sharp pieces of the dash into myself or a passenger (wife, daughter). Photos can be taken if needed.

The dashboard area around my 2004 Tl passenger airbag is cracking. When I did an internet search I understand that several Tls between 2004 and 2008 have the same issue with cracking of the dash in the same area. For some reason none of these cars were recalled. I am concerned about safety. The crack started in 2017 but has gotten worse since then.

I was reading some other complaints here and this has also happened to my car. The dashboard is totally cracked surrounding the airbag and looks like the airbag will explode any time. I was actually just in an accident and it didn't explode, which makes me even more nervous. It looks horrible and is very expensive to replace. I have talked to several mechanics as well as a vinyl/leather repair place. The repair place won't touch it because it surrounds the airbag and could effect proper function. However, like I said, I was just hit in the front of my car and it didn't explode at all!.

Dashboard/passenger air bag cover has significant cracks. May affect performance when deployed.

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.

Cracked dashboard on passanger side where air bags are located.

Takata recall my son has a 2004 Acura Tl and on September 2nd, he drove to work with the car. On his way, while driving in the parking lot, his side curtain airbag deployed along with one from the seat only on one side. He took the car to the Acura dealership in milford for diagnostic test per Acura corporation, came back they are blaming him that he caused the airbag to deploy by driving over bumps, etc. They are refusing to fix the car. Yet still all the years from 2000 Tl through present recall except 2004. And they are blaming him that they will not fix his car. That is not right, Acura knows that the airbags are defected. He needs his car to go to work.

The dashboard is starting to crack over the passenger airbag and I am very scared that it will deploy without warning injuring my passenger.

Cracks appeared on the dashboard. This lead to airbag signal appear.

Takada recall I am hoping you can find out information for 2004 Tl owners. Honda and Acura's for the years 2001-03 and 05 and beyond have been included in the takata recall. I find it hard to believe that 04 Acura Tls have airbags sourced from a company other than takata. And I have been unable to find any reliable information out from Acura or Honda. I would like to understand why the 04 Acura Tls are not listed in the recall, yet Acura and Honda cars in the years before and after 04 are. I even contacted the dealership about having a proactive air bag replacement even though the 04 Acura Tl is currently not part of the recall. I was told they could replace the airbag, but that the replacement would be the same airbag that the car was manufactured with. I would like additional information to be provided why Acura/Honda is convinced that the 2004 Acura Tls do not need to be included in the recall. Any help the government can provide would be appreciated. Thanks.

Sudden appearance of crack in dash panel, perfectly outlining passenger air bag. Appears air bag might be swelling, and about to break through dash panel. First noticed when on ordinary day-time drive on interstate highway. . Local dealer said has never seen this before on any model Acura. Dealer says it is only heat crack. This is not logical, as the vehicle is kept in my garage. Furthermore, the only area cracking is around the air bag. The rest of the dash is as much exposed to the sun as the air bag area. We are in a very temperate climate of west virginia. No such problems seen in hot climates of florida, arizona, etc. , according to local dealer. This situation is frightening, a serious safety concern, and should receive immediate attention.

Multiple cracks on the dashboard that are close to the passenger airbag on the front right hand side. Cracks also happen throughout the dashboard by the instrument cluster and the middle close to the windshield. Very bad material Acura used to make these with. Should be a recall due to the safety issue with the airbag also.

My dashboard has developed cracks emanating from the spot where the airbag is intended to deploy. Not only are the cracks unsightly, but I am concerned that these cracks may impede with the proper function of the airbags.

Turning into a lane in the town (in motion), a car ran a red light, t-boned the car driver side. Totaled the car and shifted the entire car across the frame. Steering wheel bag did not inflate. If it did it would have helped my injuries. Red lighted by a large 1/2 ton or more red truck at about 40-45 miles per hour.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Acura Tl. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the dashboard cracked near the passenger side exposing the air bag. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure was 184,000. Djr.

I have Acura Tl 2004 well maintained service on time . One day it's raining and I drive around 10 mph and after some time my steering was froze I can't move I about to get crashed then I think it might be due to steering fluid I check its almost good then I drive next few days and problem gone but again when it's raining it did same thing. Im scared to drive that car in raining . It's only bad in raining I don't know why. It also has sometime airbag warning on in rain .

I have a 2004 Acura Tl and in the last months cracks have appeared on the dashboard, directly around the airbag compartment on the passenger side. It is definitely a defect of workmanship and or materials. There is way too much consistency in the positions of the cracks. There are hundreds of posts on social media reporting the same issue. . Read more...

My 04 Tl has pretty much had nothing but Tlc since I bought it in 2010 with 42000miles now in 2015 I'm at 87000miles and I get the cracked dash. . . I read about this when I bought the car and I was hoping I was going to be lucky but I guess not. This is obviously an Acura screw up. . .

My dashboard has two large cracks running the width of the dashboard, along where the airbags are supposed to deploy. No accident caused this defect.

I have not been contacted about the airbag recall, the potential problem with the accelerator pedal and the driver side lower ball joint recall. Several years ago I exited a highway, came to a stop sign and when I made a right turn the drivers side ball joint broke. I had the repair done and luckily I didn't hurt a�o or myself. Thank you stay safe. I think it was in 2015.

The contact owns a 2004 Acura Tl. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) however, the part needed to do the repair was not available. The contact felt the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

In the last 10 days, the srs dash light came on without a known incident. Researching online Acura information, many areas refers to cracking of the dashboard as a possible reason for the srs light to stay on. Upon investigation, there is a 15 inch crack on the passenger side, going down the right side of the airbag placement. Reports say cracks will continue, Acura knows of the issue however will not recall or correct the issue. For the numerous reported issues of cracking dashboards, Acura should take the corrective action needed. This has been my best purchase to date and have unquestionable faith in the car. With the multitude of complaints about this same issue, how can it be ignored? before this, I would not consider purchasing anything other than another Acura however a $36k vehicle should not have a known repetitive issue thru several years of models. I called Acura client ralations in the us ((800) 382-2238) and had them open a case number for my issue. Not sure if it will do anything however it can not hurt. Only 43k on the car, immaculate 2004. Normally stored during the winter. Dealer maintained.

Takata recall cracks have formed across the entire dashboard including around the area where the airbags are located. Issue seems to be worsening over time.

I bought a certified used 2004 Acura Tl in 2011. The car was in awesome shape. Then in oct. 2014, I noticed two cracks running from the windshield almost to the glove box. It appeared to outline the airbag on the passenger side. Hairline cracks in the first couple of weeks. Then a cold spell hit and the cracks became much larger. Now a crack is running across the airbag area. I am very concerned about safety due to the airbag being compromised by a cracked dash. I took it to the dealer where I have purchased 3 Acura Tl's for my family. They told me that it was a very well known problem but there was no recall on this issue. They suggested using leather conditioner to soften the dash in hopes of stopping the spread of the cracks. They blamed it on armer all type product usage on the dash. They even gave me a leather conditioner kit to apply. Now, I have researched the thousands of other complaints about Acura Tl dashboard/airbag issues with cracked dashboards in 2004-2008 models. Safety is being compromised while Acura/Honda refuses to take responsibility. I have never seen a dashboard crack like this in the 40 years of car ownership! it screens defect and must be recalled.

There are extremely deep cracks that have developed on the dashboard. Currently, you can see the outline of the housing for the airbag on the passenger side of the dashboard. When it's quiet, I can sometimes hear noise from where the front airbag is located. Very scary. I am hesitant for anyone to sit in the passenger seat and avoid it if at all possible. My car has always been garaged until recently - both at home and during the day at a commercial garage. The cracks developed even though the car was garaged when not driven. Disappointing that Acura refuses to address this widespread safety hazard.

My 2004 Acura Tl has a defective dashboard. I've seen cracking in my dashboard that was disguised in the instrument panel since 2007. It originally looked like the crack was part of the design above the instrument panel. In the past three years, the cracking has spread all over the dashboard to the passenger side comprimising the integrity of the airbag deployment feature in my vehicle. I have received nothing from Acura corporate for an obvious dashboard design flaw for 2004-2006 Acura Tl models. Acura corporate says that cracked dash is a result of wear and tear. My concern is the safety of the airbag during normal deployment and whether or not it will protect my family in the event of an impending accident.