Carrier/rack problems of the 2005 Acura TL - part 2

The dashboard has cracked on several places, including one large crack over the passanger's airbag. I'm concerned that airbags will deploy unexpectedly as a result or that airbags will not deploy correctly.

Passenger side dashboard has major cracking and our concern is with the air bags. If there was an accident, and the air bags deploy incorrectly due to the cracking in the dashboard, there is a possibility the passenger would be not be protected as expected/needed. The car has been taken care of, never been in an accident and is spotless except for this one huge defect. Acura should recall this and make it right.

Above the dashboard digitizer on plastic cover - huge crack !!!! spits the plastic cover for two separate pieces . No car crash during this incidence, this car has never been in an accident before. November 9th morning went to the car to get in and notice the crack suddenly happen. The crack is noticeable and dangers, starts at the glass until through the odometer.

Like many others on this complaint website, my dashboard suddenly cracked around the airbag on the passenger side. There was no impact or accident related to the spontaneous breakdown of the dashboard. On a car as nice as the Acura, I'm surprised they have not issued a recall, given how many complaints have been filed. I am thinking about a new car, and would think twice about another Acura now.

Takata airbags? dashboard on passenger side is cracked and has become to increase in size. Fear that this may cause airbag "takata" to explode. Airbag light on driverside randomly comes on and will stay on while driving or parked. Fear that airbag light may be an indicator of front airbags may go wrong. Over time the dashboard cracks have increased in size.

After getting in my vehicle in the morning noticed that the entire dash board on the passenger side had cracks both vertically and horizontally going from 2 to 12 inches in length. Have been using a sun shade for the entire ownership of the vehicle (only owner), and once a month protect the dash with armor oil.

I just recently brought my used Acura Tl 2005 with 103k miles on it. When I brought the car the dashboard was in perfect condition until a week later, which is today I woke up and found my dashboard to have 3 large cracks on it. One on passanger side airbag, middle and the driver side dashboard. It looks ugly and cheap now and when I searched on google of what have caused this to happen I found hundreds of people with the model of 2004 to 2006 Tl having same issue and cracks on same places shocked me and hearing how Acura is not recalling these cars or repairing them for free. The cost of new dashboard is $2,000 and I am a college student and I don't think it is fair for me or anyone else to pay for the damage which we had no fault of it.

My leather dashboard on the inside of my car has about 3 crack lines. The cracks also run on top of the area where the airbag pops out. This is a major safety concern for me along with many other people that have the same problem. I have never seen this condition on any car, and would expect not to see it on such a high end vehicle like my Acura Tl. The dashboard should not be cracking at all. This should be an automatic recall item, especially because of the safety concerns. Please address this promptly. It is a shame that the dealerships say that this is natural wear and tear. If there is a airbag underneath it, the item should be recalled. Looking at older complaints on same issue , Acura where helping but my car is 10 years old and they don't help, this just happened which I think they should still support, the airbags may or may not deploy . . Is this a safety issues, Acura charge $1800 to replace but at our cost the dealership want me to pay $700 and they will take the rest as they are aware of this issue. I don't think I should pay.

I have a 2005 Acuratl in good condition. Last year, a long crack appeared on my passenger side dashboard. A week later a second long crack appeared parallel to the first crack. Lastly, about a month ago a third crack appeared making a horizontal line between the first and second crack. It is very noticeable. A security guard once asked me, what model was my car. He replied, that it is a defect with the 2005 Acura Tl's. His and his friend's car did the same thing, he said. I began to research online. I found many forums and blogs of people complaining of this same issue. I contacted Acura and of course they claim no liability because of the car's age or mileage. I have read that this a safety issue with the passenger side airbag.

My 2005 Acura Tl started getting a crack in the dashboard on the passenger side, exactly on the outline on one side of the airbag. It spread to the complete length of the left outline/seam of the airbag within 2 days. Two weeks later a cracke appeared on the right side of the airbag(along the seam). Now there is another huge crack going across the width of the passenger airbag. It is practically about to burst open. I am so afraid the airbag is going to deploy for no reason. I believe it is a major defect that is a major health hazard that could potentially injure or kill the passenger. I really need Acura to fix this defect. I have read many other reports of this same problem with the same make model & year. There needs to be a safety recall!.

Dashboard developed a crack that quickly grew very large directly above the passenger side seat, airbag area on the dash. This is causing the airbag warning light to illuminate at times while driving. In the event of a crash?? big, cause for concern. Acura contends this is not an issue or cause for concern that this equipment in this expensive vehicle is failing. They are still trying to turn a blind eye and deaf ear to this situation, refusing to repair or acknowledge.

I have 2005 Acura Tl I've owned it for about 7 years. Went out today and found a crack on the passenger's side dashboard. Approximately 6 inches long, along the passenger's front airbag. Now the airbag warning light remains on. I bought the car with 64000 miles on it and it now has 116,000. I've kept the service up on it and she's been babied since I bought her. No armor all on it at all. I'm so disappointed. I just replaced the timing belt, the rack and pinion, rear breaks/rotors, and now this. I really thought this car would last me. Now, I've suffered trade in value damage because of a manufacturing defect. How can Acura not consider this a safety issue? my airbag warning light is on!.

My Acura 2005 Tl has several cracks throughout the dashboard. I have filed previously, this filing is another concern that can be added to the ones I just submitted regarding the cracked dashboard - will the damaged dashboard break apart easily and cause injury during a minor accident? this concern is additional to the airbag concerns I articulated in my previous submission.

The dashboard in my Acura 2005 Tl is cracked in several areas, most notably around where the airbag deploys on the passenger side. After researching, this is a common problem among owners of Acuras years 2004 and 2005. The cracks seem to be all very similar locations on the dash. I am concerned that 1) the airbag won't deploy 2) the airbag will deploy incorrectly 3) upon deployment, the damaged dash will cause further harm to the passenger.

My leather dashboard on the inside of my car is about 50% covered with cracks. The cracks also run on top of the area where the airbag pops out. This is a major safety concern for me along with many other people that have the same problem. I have never seen this condition on any car, and would expect not to see it on such a high end vehicle like my Acura Tl. The dashboard should not be cracking at all. This should be an automatic recall item, especially because of the safety concerns. Please address this promptly. It is a shame that the dealerships say that this is natural wear and tear. If there is a airbag underneath it, the item should be recalled.

Vehicle presented cracks around instrument cluster and later on also all around passenger airbag. Few months later, vehicle started showing continuously the airbag red warning light once motorist's seat belt is buckled. Unsure if airbags work with warning light on.

It has come to my attention that a large number of 2004-2008 Acura Tl owners have found themselves having to take their cars in to their local dealerships because of a ¿¿split dashboard problem in their cars, including myself. Although some dashes have been replaced under warranty, in most cases, the dash cracks just as the warranty ends. In some cases, dealers will do a good will repair, recognizing it is a defective part, however, some dealerships, are not willing to replace the part and want to charge for replacing the defective dash. This is a safety concern due to the srs airbag is located underneath the dashbaord itself, and could possibly deploy at anytime.

At approximately 55000 miles a crack was noted over the instrument panel. As the weeks passed more and more cracks appeared in the dash, particularly in the area over the glove box where it would appear the passenger side airbag is located. Subsequent to that the passenger airbag indicator light shows as active or inactive. I am concerned that this is a safety issue and that the passenger side airbag will deploy without impact. I rarely drive this car due to this concern, and do not feel that I can sell it or trade it due to this issue. I have spoken with my local Acura dealer but they are unwilling to contribute any monetary assistance to correct the issue. They have contacted me regarding trading this vehicle in on another Acura, but that isn't going to happen based on the quality of the vehicle I own, customer service, and their unwillingness to address what is obviously a widespread problem.

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?.

Noticed cracks on dashboard. Car always garaged-parked. Original owner. Recently found online posts by many other Acura Tl owners of same problem.

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

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.

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 maintenace on this vehicle. Apparently Acura was aware of this problem and didn. T care.

Dashboard cracked in several spots. I have read that many complaints has been filed on this particular year, make, and model of car and nothing has been done to resolve this issue.

Cracked dashboard over airbag on passsenger 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!.

Front dash is cracked.

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?.

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.

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!!!.

The dash has increasing crack and cracked and cracked and now it looks like a spider web.

My issues with my car started about 3 years ago. I have had to replace the power steering rack and pump after the Acura recalled the hoses, but I was told that the hoses had nothing to do with my issue. I have had to replace the starter, the headlight computer unit, and both ignitors in the headlight. I am on my third battery in 2 years and no one can tell me why my battery is continuously dying. About two years ago, the bluetooth system all of a sudden stopped working. In the last year, my dashboard has started to crack from the driver to the passenger side, and the damage is much severe and prominent over the air bag area. I was told by Acura support that it should not cause any problems to the air bag, and the air bag should deploy appropriately with no problems. Prior to me purchasing my so-called "luxury" Acura, I had a 2000 Honda civic, and I never had any major issues with it. Thinking that I purchase an Acura, and it was the worst mistake I've made in my life. I have advised all my family and friends not to purchase an Acura becasue the quality sucks and it is a waste of your money due to all the money you have to put in for the repairs. In the past couple of months, I've spent almost $4000 on repairs for simple things like headlight issues and sensors. I spoke with Acura customer care about assistance with repairing my dashboard and I was offer a 50% discount based on their criteria which I believe are ridiculous. One of the criteria that they look at is to see have you been a loyal customer as far as maintenance and repairs are concerned. I informed the guy that the nearest Acura dealership is an hour and half away from my home, and it made no sense for my to drive the distance for an oil change. Completely fed up with Acura!!.

Three years after buying my Tl brand new I noticed small cracks along the passenger side air bag. Since then, they have only gotten worse. My entire dash has cracks on it. It would maybe make sense if my car was parked outside all of the time, but it is in the garage where the elements cannot get to it. I have done some research and found out that other people have had the same problem also. When I pay $40,000 for a car I do not expect these things to happen. I would really like to know how I can remedy the situation. So, if you can give me any ideas that would be great. I see this is obviously a common problem and one that Acura does not want to take care of because of the expense. I will definitely not buy another Acura if this is the case. I truly thought I was getting a superior product when I purchased the Tl but it turns out I was wrong. If they want you compare themselves to BMW and Lexus, then they better step up their game.

My dashboard has so many cracks in it which are no fault of my own. I have tried resolving this in the past and was told that I would be responsible for the repair. I kept a shade over my dashboard and it was garage kept and it still cracked. Cracks are everywhere on the dashboard near the airbags. A cracked dash at the airbag deployment point can be a safety hazard. Would like Acura to list as a recall and cover cost.

My vehichle when it's at my personal address is always garaged and when it's at my work I have a windshield shade in the vehicle. Now on may 3, 2014 which in my garage there was a crack on my dash board. I read on line that this seems to be a defect in Acura modle Tl's from 2004- 2007. This is too much of a coincidence that Honda would agree to pay for some Tl owners and not others. I believe this is a defect that Honda needs to honor.