Dashboard Crack problems of the 2005 Acura TL - part 2

The contact owns a 2005 Acura Tl. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked entirely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. The dealer also advised that they would not notify the manufacturer to get a good will favor to repair the failure. The manufacturer was notified by the contact who advised that the dashboard was not a defect and that the repairs would be at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 97,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Acura Tl. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, she noticed that the dashboard was cracked between the driver and passenger side. The contact also stated that the dashboard region surrounding the front passenger air bag was severely cracked. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the failure occurred due to heat exposure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. Sm.

I have multiple cracks along my dashboard from the windshield down to the airbag, across the airbag, and across the steering column. The dealer refuses to replace since the car is no longer under warranty. This is obviously a mfg defect. I have parked next to the same model car and noticed the same cracks in the same error as well as researched online and discovered most 2004-2005 Tl owners have the same issue. The dashboard should be recalled.

The contact owns a 2005 Acura Tl. The contact was driving 65 mph when he noticed that the dashboard was cracked. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 19,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Acura Tl. The contact stated there was a crack in the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle. The dealer stated in order to repair the failure, the dashboard assembly had to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,900 and the current mileage was 95,000.

Multiple cracks in dashboard. Started small in length on driver side and have now extended to the front of the dash board and length wise between the cracks. Cracks have now appeared on passenger side of dash and run the entire width of the dash over the passenger side air bag. Not only cosmetically ugly but suspect it is possibly a safety issue with air bags.

I noticed a small crack on the passenger side airbag now it has spread across my whole dashboard there are many cracks.

I own a 2005 Acura Tl with a cracked dashboard. It appears that the dashboard has become brittle and is cracking near the airbag location. I fear this could lead to a problem with either airbag deployment or shards of dashboard being hurled in the event of deployment. This issue seems to be affecting almost every 04-05 acuar Tl owner. Yet Acura refuses to correct the problem. It's only solution is to charge owners $2,000 to replace the dash. As a side note, my car has always been parked indoors at home or in covered parking at my work. I avoid it being out in the sun and on the few times I have had to park in the sun I use a reflective sun shade and vent windows.

My 2005 Acura Tl has multiple cracks on the dashboard. In addition to the fact that it is extremely unsightly, I am concerned about what effect this will have if the airbags ever deploy. When I did a search on the internet, I found that this seems to be a fairly common problem for the '04 - '05 years, particularly in southern states.

My dash is cracking. I take care of my dash, keep it clean, garaged, etc. All of a sudden there are two long cracks in the middle of the dash and right above the instrument cluster on the dash. I checked around and it appears I am not the only one that has had this problem. The car is only 5 years old, and is considered a "luxury sport car. " the reasons I am concerned is because airbags are located underneath the dash, could they one day deploy while driving? or not deploy at all when involved in an accident? also, this really devalues the car, and the approximate cost of repair is around $1700.

A crack appeared on the dash of my car around the outline of the passenger airbag. The entire dashboard has to be replaced.

My 2005 Acura Tl dash has recently been cracking in numerous places. Specifically in the area just over where the passenger airbag is deployed. I am concerned about the potential safety risk this poses. This issue is apparent in a number of 2004 and 2005 Acura owners I have talked to.

2005 Acura the dashboard began cracking about a month ago over the instrument cluster and just yesterday it began cracking over the passenger side airbag. I believe this may pose a threat when the airbag is the deployed, because the crack may possibly rip the airbag. Airbag systems are designed to open a specific way, but a crack may interfere with that. There are also several 100 other people on a vehicle forum that are having same exact problem. Thank you for your time.

I have an Acura Tl 2005 and the dash is cracking right at the air bag on the passengers side.

Recently my 2005 Acura Tl has developed two cracks on the dashboard.

2005 Acura Tl. Large crack on dashboard on passenger's side. Eventhough I noticed after 62k miles, will contact Acura because this seems to be a recurrent problem with Tls.

This is reference to my 2005 Acura Tl. I bought it brand new. Two months ago a foot long crack appeared in the dash on 1 side of the passenger side air bag. Three days later another foot long crack appeared on the other side of the air bag. I have tried to work with Acura in getting this replaced due to the safety issue of the air bag but have only been offered a cost to me of $600 to do this. I do not feel that the air bag is safe at this point.

I have 05 Acura Tl. My dashboard started to crack. It seems the airbag is going to pop out. I really worried about this. I also found out alot Acura Tl third generation r having the same problem. I hope Acura can do a recall on their defective dash!.

Dashboard has cracks that have appeared overnight, one is by the passengers air bag and is pretty large. About a year ago the plastic that covers the cupholders just broke when I tried to close it. Nothing forceful , just tried to close it in a regular manner.

Crack to the dashboard of 2005 Acura Tl also the cover of gear shift box is cracked and makes shifting between gears hard or nearly impossible at times.

Cracked dashboard in several areas, including immediately over the location of the airbag.

2005 Acura Tl dash is cracking.

My 2005 Acura Tl's dashboard is cracked in multiple places consistent with the same cracks on '04 models. The cracks go right around the air bag compartment on the passenger side and I'm concerned it's going to weaken the seams on the air bag compartment. The cracks began last summer ('09) and continue to get worse. The local dealership simply doesn't want to accept poor quality goods as the reason to replace. The cracks are identical to many as seen on web message boards.

Purchased new 11/2004, 2005 Acura Tl. Dashboard has cracked specifically around the passenger airbag. Acura will not replace as the 4yr/50k warranty has expired. Was advised further cracking may effect airbag function. Estimate on repair , $1800. 00.