10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 75,608 miles
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Air bag lights blinking off whether there's a passenger or.not.... my steering hard to turn when at low speeds.. power steering pump fine and no leaks
- Tucker, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Acura TL. The contact noticed the passenger side dashboard was cracked near the location of the air bags and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 149,000.
- San Diego, CA, USA
Taktata recall - have a 2005 Acura TL that has been parked winters and inside a garage. Pampered, polished, Acura service always. Was driving down the road and noticed my dang dashboard has the crack that everyone is always talking about. I cant believe that a car of this price is having a dashboard crack. The dealership wants over 2000 to fix it. My other car is nearly 20 years old and not one blemish or crack in the dashboard and it too is a Honda product. C'mon with all the complaints and issues around the airbag do the right thing Acura and good will fix this thing or you will lose not only me but the other 4 family members I got turned onto Honda vehicles.
- Sacramento, CA, USA
Takata recall my Acura TL is equipted with the faulty, dangerous takata airbags.the faulty airbags has caused my car's dashboard to separate & crack badly.I want this danger removed before it kills or injures me or a family member.
- Dallas, TX, USA
My airbag light keeps coming on and off randomly.
- Alpharetta, GA, USA
I entered my vehicle yesterday moring an noticed three two large crack across the dashboard starting at the winshield moving toward the passenger compartment. I did not notice the cracks when cleaning my car last week = sudden event occurance. A google search indicates many 2004 to 2008 Acura TL's experience this issue. I am concerned about these cracks effecting the air bag deployment process and subsequent loss of passenger protection/safety during a collosion. Google search results imply these cracks will continue to develop and spread across the entire dashboard due to a design or manufacturing defect. Can you help us?
- Cranston, RI, USA
Dash has cracked completely, disabling air bag system. The fact that this dashboard material has cracked all over has compromised the ability to deploy air bags safely. Verified by mechanic. Now this car is dangerous to drive. If I have a front end collision, I might die.
- Hyrum, UT, USA
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.
- Newport News, VA, USA
The dashboard in our Acura suddenly had a crack in it from front to back on one side of the passenger side airbag, then a few days later the same size of crack appeared on the other side of the passenger side airbag. This car only has a bit over 40,000 miles on it even though it is a 2005 and has always been garaged and well cared for. We are concerned because the cracks are on each side of the airbag, because they appeared so suddenly, and because this brand is part of the taketa airbag recall although this model year was not recalled. We feel this is a safety issue, especially after by sheer accident we discovered that there are many complaints about this same issue in this brand and model and year of this car. Another thing which concerns us is that this car was purchased and has always "lived" in fl. We are the original owners. The cracks appeared when the car was stationary.
- Lady Lake, FL, USA
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.
- West Hartford, CT, USA
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 Acura 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
- West Hartford, CT, USA
The dashboard on my 2005 Acura TL has cracked over the past year. After researchng several people have had the same problem. The concern I have is not cosmetic, but safety. Due to the cracks my mechanic told me that my air bag system has disabled itself. Therefore if I am in an accident, I wont have that protection. Acura refuses to take care of the problem with a recall. It can have deadly consequences.
- Hyrum, UT, USA
Large cracks have developed throughout the material used in the interior of the vehicle including all of the dashboard. I am concerned that this will prevent the airbag from properly deploying.
- Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Takata recall a little over three years ago my dashboard started to crack on the right side of the passenger airbag/compartment and has since continued to continue to crack around the airbag as well as severely damage the entire dashboard of my vehicle. Neither my local dealership nor the manufacturer accept responsibility or fault in this defect that could be fatal to my passengers, myself and other consumers who's VIN is said to not to be impacted despite takata recalls impacting the other Honda vehicles and being a widespread recall across the vehicle manufacturing industry. No repairs or replacements requests have been "necessary" nor covered by my local Acura dealership despite the Acura owners recall link communication regarding the inflator recall. Please continue to read and escalate these complaints as many of us are impacted by this defect & are powerless. I have been the owner of this vehicle since 2009 and this is my only means of transportation since purchasing and paying off and my passengers and myself continue to be in danger of fatality due to these defects without manufacturer accountability or support.
- Fayetteville, AR, USA
Dashboard has cracks starting from the area the front passenger airbag is located and has since spread to all areas of the dashboard. Acura has refused to acknowledge the defect, despite thousands of owners complaining. This issue has made its way to cnn, local news, numerous boards and websites, facebook, twitter, etc. The brand refuses to stand by their product and resolve the issue.
- Exeter, NH, USA
There is a crack on the right hand (passenger) side of the dash very close to the air bag. I am scared that the airbag may explode at any minute. Acura says there is no recall. This vehicle is kept in a garage and not driven everyday.
- Covington, GA, USA
My Acura TL's passenger dashboard has a crack running down and my airbag light is on. Car was not involved in any accident and apparently this is a known issue.
- Hoffman Estates, IL, USA
Dash cracked around passenger side airbag, afraid of airbag coming out. Original owner, always garge kept
- Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA
There is a crack right on the edge of the passenger side airbag in the dashboard. Acura will not help cover the cost to fix it. It appeared out of nowhere. My car only has 75,000 miles.
- Lincoln City, OR, USA
- Franklin, TN, USA