Carrier/rack problems of the 2004 Acura TL - part 2

A small crack developed on the dashboard on left side of the passanger side airbag. Over time, the crack has grown and another crack has developed on the right side along the passanger side airbag. Both cracks are of equal length running from the top of the dashboard down past the airbag. Now there are more than 6 cracks on the entire dashboard and they are progressing in all directions everyday. Rapid progression of these cracks (specially the ones around the passenger side air bag area) makes me very uncomfortble driving around this car. If the dashboard is not replaced immediately, this air bag could deploy pre maturely and cause serious harm and/or injury and/or death of my family member. This definitely looks like a recall issue and Acura/dealer needs to pay for the part to be fixed and/or replaced.

Dash is cracked in my 2004 Acura Tl and it seems this is a big manufacturing problem with this part on this vehicle since the majority of cars I've seen as well as mine are showing this problem that affect not only the interior cosmetic look of the cars but also the safety since it involves the air bags section that are protected on the dash. At least Acura should give Tl's owners a discount if a recall is not open for this problem.

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 the same problem that every 04 Acura Tl has. The dashboard has been cracking on me and my airbag indicator light stays on. I have contacted Acura about the problem and they told me to take it into a dealer so they could look at it and send a report. I have not heard from anyone about fixing the problem let alone, hear from anyone at all. Acura should take care of this problem before someone gets seriously injured from a premature airbag deployment because of the cracked weak dashboard. The manufacturer should not wait for some thing serious like a death to happen from the problem just to fix it. The problem should be taken care of now. We the consumers want action and satisfaction with this problem. I hope Acura comes to their senses and fixes this problem immediately. Goodnight!!.

I noticed a small crack over my passenger airbag area over a year ago. That small crack has now grown to a much larger crack, in size and depth. Several cracks now all over dashboard. The ones over passenger airbag concern me due to its location. I have read that it has caused the airbag light to turn on. I have contacted Acura to possibly replace it but because my warranty has expired, they refused.

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.

My dashboard has developed a foot long crack on the passenger side. I have talked to Acura office and only could file the case for me. 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.

Dashboard has cracked directly over the passenger side airbag. Car is stored in a garage daily and out of excessive heat/cold year round. Steering wheel cover over the driver's side airbag also has cracked. Both cracks show visible outline of the airbags. Addressed the steering wheel crack with the fairfield, CA dealership where car was purchased and was told that I needed to have the airbag replaced at a cost of $1,500 dollars. The issue was part of the airbag housing. If that's the case, wouldn't this be a safety issue and not cosmetic? especially because both cracks are directly over the airbags?.

We purchased a 2004 Acura Tl from a local owner. After we purchased the car, the dashboard started cracking everywhere! there are probably over 15 cracks in the dashboard. I called Acura & they told me I wasn't a loyal customer & the car is too old! they said it would be around $1700 to replace the dashboard & they would charge me $1300!!! very nice of them, right! wrong!!!! I sent a letter to the vice president of Acura along with many other people to the headquarters. There response was still the same! I also sent them pictures of the cracked dashboard & it just keep getting worse. Who else can we file complaints with? my 2005 Acura Tl dashboard cracked as well but they replaced it free of charge saying they hoped to earn my business. When my 2005 Acura Tl paint faded al over the car, they would not touch it! they said it was because I lived in north carolina!! and, I wasn't a loyal customer because I have only owned 3 Acuras!!!.

Got in my car one morning and noticed a huge crack on the dash of the passenger side where the airbag is. I feel this could be a safety issue and shows the lack of quality material used in cars. I don't feel that I should have to pay the expensive cost to repair this seeing as I've paid the expensive cost of the car. I understand normal wear and tear but this is ridiculous. There are cars that are way older than a 2004 that this doesn't happen to. Since this happened to my car and I have researched it, apparently this is a problem with alot of 2004 Acura Tls.

My dashboard has developed a crack starting from the drivers side extending to the passenger's side without a cause. The vehicle has not been involved in a motor vehicle accident and is worrisome to me.

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.

The dashboard is spiderwebbing with cracks, especially around the passenger side airbag.

Cracks developed on dash board. Small at first but have grown over the past 2 years. I thought it was just a cosmetic problem but have read recently that this could be a safety issue with the airbags not deploying. Acura refuses to fix or remedy the problem even though I have provided appropriate care and maintenance over the years.

At about 8 yrs ago, cracks started to appear around the passenger side aibag on top of the dashboard. The cracks have multiplied and lengthened since that time so that now they appear dangerously close to being incapable of restraining the airbag. I do not know why Acura never issued a recall as I have seen numerous complaints from others with this same defect. This problem seems to be prevalent in Acura Tl models 2004 thru 2008.

In 2010 I took my Tl in because my dash was showing cracks in it, Acura rep told me that they were aware that owners of other Tl 's were complaning about it too. But he told me there was nothing he cuold do. As of today 08 11 2014 I have 11 big cracks in it. Acura needs to recall them and fix this.

Acura Tl 2004 cracked defective dash.

I am the original owner, with an always garaged, 2004 Acura Tl that has adhered to a strict discipline of maintenance. But, the dash has accumulated 'numerous' cracks from side to side, with a 'prevalent' outline around the airbag on the passenger side. Every time I hit a bump in the road, I have no idea whether the airbag will deploy. I'm sure there are many, many drivers like myself with this concern with an unconscious distraction on this corrupted dash with an outlined airbag always in view. Acura has assumed absolutely no responsibility for this factory defect. I complained through an official filing with Acura client relations several years ago regarding this possible safety hazard, but of course, to no avail. As previously stated, I have kept up with all my vehicle's maintenance as prescribed, and have always been diligent in using a dash shield. Upon review, you will find there are thousands of reports and concerns throughout the internet complaining about the same issue including frustration levels reaching threats of a class action suit. Thanks for your attention to this matter.

I currently own a 2004 Acura Tl and the dash board has cracked on drivers side, the cracks are shaped like a t an are approximately 6 inches in length. Acure should replace this defective dash board.

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