general problems of the 2004 Acura TL - part 2

Purchased 2004 Acura Tl in late August 2014. Initially thought the markings on the passenger side of the dashboard were as designed due to the uniform appearance. Turns out, there are multiple cracks in the dash going in different directions. Cracks are at least 10 inches and there are several. I am very concerned about the airbag deploying. This is our third Acura and we have never seen this before. Looking at this board, I see multiple complaints regarding Tl dashboard cracking. Hope Acura will evaluate this issue and determine whether or not there is any danger to front seat passengers.

My dashboard started to crack, very little to start but now has 6 major cracks running up and down the entire dash board with the cracks going complexly around the air bags.

The dash just always had a line in it. It looked as if it is where the airbag is. And now it just started to crack. I'm just not sure if it is a safety hazard or not and if the airbag will still work.

While I was driving, I heard a buzzing noise. I turned to my passenger side to realize my dashboard airbag was cracking! this needs to be recalled!.

Cracks in the passenger side dashboard began overnight that outlined the passenger airbag. Car is garaged and kept in parking garage at work. Discoloration of the dash began at 40,000 miles only involving this same part. I used meguires dashboard protector at the advice of the Acura dealership since 40,000 miles but that didn't seem to stop the process. Dash part appears defective but Acura does not appear interested in recalling.

Dashboard has cracked (~10+ inches) need airbag seem. Crack is large. May result in high velocity debris during air bag deployment. May result in improper air bag deployment.

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 dash has begun to crack and I fear it is going to weaken the dash where my air bags are located, resulting in a deployment.

Dashboard has crack from passenger side middle all the way toward driver side. Started about year 10 and got worse over the years. After reading some other complaints here I am also worried airbag deployment could either not trigger or trigger accidentally hurting a passenger in my vehicle. I also took to dealer and was instructed as out of pocket expense even though seems to be manufacture defect.

We purchased an Acura Tl in 2013 as a third owner. We love the car and is always garage kept. However, one day suddenly cracks starting appearing along the dashboard on the passengers side. Also, the cracks propagated along the driver's side too. When I checked online, I wasn't the only one with this issue. There are several hundreds of people with this issue. I called Acura and they did not take responsibility for a defective part. I have a master's degree in manufacturing systems engineering from university of kentucky and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. I work with plastic & steel components with design and manufacturing day in day out. I can tell you confidently that it is a 'defective' plastic part. It's not about the money for me, it's the safety concern I have. In case of an accident, I do anticipate the dashboard plastic chips acting as a shrapnel and causing injury to the passenger/driver. I really wish you could do something about this. Appreciate your help. Regards.

I have a long 5 inch crack on my dashboard that covers the airbag. It appeared out of no where and that is a well known issue that Acura is aware of but doesn't recall. It will get worse and im afraid it will affect the ability of the airbag deploying properly.

I was driving down the road when the passenger side dashboard cracked about 12 inches. The crack goes up right between the passenger airbag. For this reason alone this should be a recall. It makes my car look terrible. I hate when people see the crack. They always say "I thought these Acura's were nice". I'm afraid to let anyone ride in the front seat in case of airbag failure.

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.

The entire dash of my Acura has cracked and the cracks are everywhere. Over the air bags, near the air bags. . . . Everywhere!! what is going on!?.

My dashboard has developed several cracks. I feel that is unsafe since it has a crack on the passenger side over the air bag. Acura needs to do something about it . Cause it's several Acura Tl with the same problem not just mine. I'm a very upset owner. A great engine but low quality interior since my seats have also torn.

Small crack started at center of dashboard near the window. In 1 day it has wrapped almost completely around the drivers side of the dashboard and is nearly 2 feet long now. My 1989 Honda accord had a better looking dash after 23 years. This is a major safety issue and needs fixed ASAP by Acura.

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.

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.

My 2004 Acura Tl has a few large cracks on tha dash/instrument panel. I am the second owner that has been garage kept and very well maintained. I do not understand that a luxury car would have such a defect that may produce serious injuries on our children or spouses. Acurazine. Com, facebook, twitter and a georgia news reporter has hundreds of complaints and picturs of this deect and have been told that it is not a problem by dealships. Please make a recall for this defective dash!!!!.

The dashboard in my 2004 Acura Tl is cracked on the passenger side along the airbag. Started out just a crack about 1/4" and two days later the crack is over 8 inches. Also the dashboard on the driver's side cracked first from just in front of the steering column all the way to the windshield and is now a complete square from steering column to windshield and back to steering column. If this isn't a safety issue, I don't know what is! we own two other hondas, 2001 and 2000 civics,and neither of those cars have cracks and are in better shape than the Acura Tl.

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 dashboard cracked in 3 places. It appeared to almost happen overnight it was so quick. The car has always been garaged or parked under a cover at work. It only gets direct sunlight while driving and the occasional store parking lot. At this writing the number of cracks is now 6.

I have a 2004 Acura Tl dash that has very large cracks over the passenger airbag and is cracked in 3 more places over the drivers steering column. This seems to be a very common problem that many 2004 Acura owners are facing. Acura customer relations says to see the dealer for a resolution and from what I'm reading online it seems that the dealer wants no part in fixing or warantying this part. I will investigate this issue and report back to Acura to see if they will cover this 2000 dollar part that should be recalled on that model year. Acura should do something about this. Accepting responsiobility for this known issue would be a good place to start.

I recently discovered a huge gash on my 04 Acura Tl's dashboard. I am worried that this crack will cause an airbag failure or even result in deploying prematurely. It is located all the way from the steering wheel to the windshield with an additional crack towards the middle. As the crack has expanded within the past week, I have found that just above the center console, the airbag has been pushed to the side, causing the airbag to bubble up in the center. I called Acura and was told that they give discounts on the product because it should never happen and because it wasn't my fault, just a faulty product that has been discovered in several other states. I talked to the district manager of gunn Acura in sa,TX about the issue and was told that since I haven't used Acura's service department as much as they like (pretty much saying that I haven't given them enough money), they would give me only a 15% discount when I was told to expect around 75%. My car is out of warranty but I don't see how that would matter if it was bound to happen anyway. I don't understand why this defect isn't a recall. The district manager told me that if anything, the airbag would come out faster if needed since there is already a crack to open it up. But that might not be a good thing, especially when it is pushed out of the way and how the airbag doesn't come out of the dashboard. When I spoke to the district manager, the first thing I was told was that the offer is staying the same, no matter what. He checked his notes and decided a price before even consulting me or asking questions. He was set on a rate before he even spoke with me. The price hasn't changed and I am expected to pay for a $2000 dashboard with a 15% discount. My main concern is that the airbag will deploy any day now for no reason. It is getting to the point where I am actually scared to drive my car because of this issue.

The dash board has cracked in multiple places over the passenger air bag. If the air bag was to deploy in an accident it would shoot sharp edged pieces of plastic at the passengers resulting in injury or death. It is happening to every 2004-2008 Acura Tl. Something needs to be done. Some Acura dealers are covering some of the cost but it should be a recall for consumers safety. My wife will not ride in the car and will not allow our children as well. So I have a $50,000 luxury sedan that is useless. Please help us Acura owners. Thank you.

I purchased my 2004 Acura Tl in October of 2008. Recently, I've noticed the dashboard cracking. After bringing it to the attention of the dealership, they told me it was not covered under my warranty. As I search for information online, it seems to be a common problem with other 2004 models. I have asked if the air bags are safe and the person at the dealership gave me a chuckle and said ". . . Of course".

I have a Acura Tl 2004 which the the dash board has crack in top of the air bags, the deal said that the warranty does not cover that, and I have several friend that have a Acura that have that same issue, so I well like to know if the deal is resposable for this . Which I have an extended warranty. Thank'.

12-15" cracks have developed over the entire dashboard causing the air bag malfunction light on the dash to illuminate--thereby indicating a problem with the air bag. This is clearly due to the problematic cracks over the entire surface of the dashboard, including both the driver side and passenger side. Going over a pot hole or severe bump could cause the air bag to inflate and possibly cause an accident or injury to the front passenger. The 2004 Acura dashboard obviously is defective and should be replaced by Acura and further, investigated for potential accidental discharge of the passenger air bag.

My 2004 Acura Tl had developed a major crack on passenger side of dashboard along the passenger air bag. I have found that this is a common problem on Acura Tl's, and is not being addressed as a recall or safety concern by Acura/Honda. The cost of repair is huge and I don't think customer should pay for the material defect by the manufacturer. The crack is right along the passenger air bag and this is a safety concern for me.

The dashboard has started to crack on the passenger side of the air bag and is getting worse. I believe is a safety issue. The air bags didn't fail yet but concerned with the crack. I believe Acura should pay to replace.

Major crack has developed on passenger side of dash board along the passenger air bag and air bag safety light is coming on and off sporadically on dash board. This is a huge safety concern for me. I have found that this is common problem on Acura Tl's, and is not being addressed as a recall or safety concern by Acura/Honda. The cost of repair is huge, and for a car costing as much as this one cost, it is completely unacceptable for such pre-mature failure.

I have noticed a large crack in my passenger-side front dash board. There is an outline of a rectangle over the airbag and there is one crack that has actually opened the dash board. I am scared this crack is going to cause the airbag to deploy at anytime or maybe cause it not to deploy when needed. I am also scared that parts of the dashboard will fly off if the airbag is deployed, due to this crack.

Imy 2004 Acura Tl has a crack in the dashboard on the passenger side. I have owned the vehicle since 2007 and take very good care of it. I couldn't believe how many other Acura owners have this same problem. How could it be "coincidental". . . Sounds like a defect that Acura is ignoring. Am concerned about the safety of the airbag.

Dashboard cracking severely around airbag sites. Worried that this could be a dangerous safety hazard to my passengers and or myself.