Carrier/rack problems of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse

I bought an used 2003 Eclipse and at the time I didn't realize how badly cracked the dashboard was. To my surprise, I have not been able to find an used dashboard in good condition. . . Every single 2003 Eclipse I've found and seen has the same issue and after doing some research, there has not been a recall for this obvious manufacturing defect. The only solution Mitsubishi offers is to replace it with a brand new (yet same poor quality) part. How can we (eclipse owners) get a full or partial credit from Mitsubishi, even if the temporary solution is to install a similar part?.

Dashboard cracks in multiples of area's, which does effect the position of the airbag. The plastic is very brittle to the point when it cracks it's as sharp as a razor. I reviewed several web site and noted this is a common problem with several type of Mitsubishi's. I have a 2003 Eclipse that has a cracked dashboard so bad the passenger side of the dash board is sloping downward, the cracking started 8 years ago and continues to crack more and more everyday, causing structure support issues and razor sharp edges. I have cut myself several times on the sharp edges. There is obviously a issue with the type of plastic that was used to constructed these dashboards . . . I would rate this as a need to review ASAP issue. . . If my air bag ever went off, sharp pieces of plastic would probably be flying everywhere like a knife. . .