Crack in dashboard--although reasonable care was used to protect dash from such damage...sun visor was used and car is garage kept 1. the events leading up to the failure, are normal operation of the vehicle. 2. the failure is a cracked dashboard 3. what was done to correct the failure--I would like Acura to repair the problem.

- Houston, TX, USA

Cracks in the dashboard area by the airbags.

- Raymond, MS, USA

Cracks in the dash of my 05 Acura TL that developed where the passenger air bag is supposed to deploy and may have the potential to affect the deployment of this safety equipment in case of an accident and, therefore, should be considered a safety hazard.

- Humble, TX, USA

Dashboard crack around the passenger airbag in my 2004 Acura TL. No accidents yet but worried about possible injury or air bag deployment due to this condition. I understand this is a common problem with the 3rd generation Acura TL series.

- Arlington, TX, USA

Acura TL 2004 dash cracks over airbag area. All cars from that year with the same problem and the dealer didnt resolve.

- Vega Baja, PR, USA

Cracks on my R side of dash to R side of air bag noticed at about 100,000 miles and cracks have split all the way down.

- Navarre, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Acura TL. The contact stated that he noticed that the instrument panel developed cracks around the passenger side air bag area. The contact was concerned that the air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash. In addition, he was also concerned that if the air bag were to deploy independently, shards of the dashboard would potentially injure him or a passenger. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 102,000 and the current mileage was 122,000.

- Tampa , FL, USA

2004 Acura TL car was maintained and garage kept, dashboard cracks began forming close to the passenger side airbag and progressing closer to it. It requires work and parts totaling 1800$ to replace. As it is unrepairable.

- Orlando, FL, USA

Acura TL (2004) dashboard cracking in multiple places, but particularly around passenger airbag. Possible interference with airbag deployment, dangerous dash fragments during deployment and driver distraction due to cracks.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

Cracked dashboard on an Acura TL 2004 I feel it may crack along the airbag causing it to deploy.

- Houston, TX, USA

2004 Acura TL sedan dashboard cracks and splits around passenger airbag. SRS warning light becomes illuminated afterwards. Concern over proper airbag deployment. Updated IVOQ 11/09/10

- Pearl, MS, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Acura TL. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag panel, on the dashboard, was split open where the air bags were visible. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the vehicle was manufactured in that manner and it was not under recall. In addition, the dealer could not confirm that if the vehicle was involved in a crash that the air bags would deploy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised that they would pay a percentage of the repair costs. The failure mileage was 64,000.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

2004 Acura TL has cracked dashboard. Crack first appeared after dealer serviced vehicle for speaker sound distortion. Crack spread from center dash speaker to above instrument panel behind steering wheel.

- Gleneden Beach, OR, USA

2004 Acura TL sedan dashboard cracks and splits around passenger airbag. SRS warning light becomes illuminated afterwards. Concern over proper airbag deployment.

- Davie, FL, USA

2004 Acura TL dash began cracking over passenger side airbag at 100K miles, now at 140K dash is cracked in multiple places - serious safety risk and faulty equipment.

- Holt, FL, USA

Acura TL 2004 cracked dashboard over air bag and multiple other spots. I am very concerned this could cause issues with the airbag. I was informed by a dash board repair man that he could not fixes the cracks over the air bag. He state it would not be safe for him or if the air bag deployed. Acura should have to replace the dash board on the 04 Acura TL's. I have done research and there are a whole lot of people who have had this issue. There is even a facebook site where people who have had this problem have signed up. I call Acura about this defect and they told me it was not there problem or fault. I could pay to get if fixed for over $2,000. They also stated that there is no proof that it could cause the air bag to deploy.

- Centreville, VA, USA

Cracks in dashboard above passenger side airbag began appearing just outside the warranty period. Cracking is severe and could impare/cut the airbag on deployment.

- The Woodlands, TX, USA

2004 Acura TL - dashboard cracked in several places and still spreading. Car has less than 47K miles. Noticed first crack earlier in 2010 near the center speaker on the dash. It spread all the way to the front windshield then across and over the gauges. Just noticed another crack 2 days ago, but this time its on the dash right above the passenger side airbag. Researched the issue and found that hundreds of others have the same problem in the exact same places. Thought about having the cracks sealed at an upholstery place and then covering the dash with a cover because its so unsightly, but called the local Acura dealer and they said it wasn't a good idea because it might affect how the airbag deploys in a crash. So far their solution is to bring it in and speak to a factory rep. They may be able to replace it at a percentage of the cost, but it will still be expensive. It is an obvious and known defect, but when I called Acura corporate customer care and told them about the cracks they said they had never heard of this problem before. Something isn't right here...

- Honolulu, HI, USA

Dashboard cracked around area of airbag.

- Orlando, FL, USA

Two parallel cracks in my passenger dashboard along the sides of the airbag. Started with one crack and then 6 months later another crack appeared. Concerned about the safety and deployment function of the airbag if an accident were to occur.

- Bedford, TX, USA