10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
89,709 miles

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2004 Acura TL seat belts / air bags problems

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2004 Acura TL Owner Comments (Page 2 of 8)

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problem #134

Jul 182018

TL

  • 80,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

A crack has appeared on the dashboard over top of the passenger airbag. Worried about passenger safety and airbag effectiveness in the event of an accident.

- Rockville, MD, USA

problem #133

Feb 012018

TL

  • 35,000 miles
Air bag light is on and air bag is deactivated due to defective switch in seat belt buckle. Manufacturer has lifetime seat belt warranty but will not honor the warranty because they claim that the switch is part of the air bag system and not part of the seat belt. So my wife and daughter has to drive a car with no air bags because Honda/Acura will not honor their warranty. Should be a recall on this, as it is a common problem.

- Lagrange, KY, USA

problem #132

Oct 102017

TL

  • miles
I have 2004 Acura TL, about 105000 miles. Airbag light was intermittent, now stays on, dashboard on top passenger side cracked several months ago. The vehicle has no previous airbag deployment. May cause airbag deployment, safety issue?

- Pittsford, NY, USA

problem #131

Jun 192017

TL

  • 180,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2004 Acura TL. The contact noticed that the dashboard around the air bag area was cracked. The air bags and wiring were not exposed. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

- Vallejo, CA, USA

problem #130

Aug 022017

TL

  • 199,000 miles
The passenger dashboard developed significant cracks overnight. Looks like where airbag would deploy. At same time check airbag light came on.

- Acworth, GA, USA

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problem #129

Aug 082016

TL

  • 100,000 miles
Cracks appeared on the dashboard. This lead to airbag signal appear.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

problem #128

Jun 202017

TL

  • 172,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. 2004 Acura TL dash board noticed a long crack then the passenger seat belt and air bag light no longer turns on. The vehicle was parked inside my garage on 6/20/17. Checked online and many owners are experiencing the same issue. The crack if very close to the airbag and I am afraid it may deploy at any moment while driving causing it to be unsafe driving condition. Some to most owners are receiving a recall or replacement for the erorr according to takata recall.

- Hercules, CA, USA

problem #127

May 082017

TL

  • 135,000 miles
Dashboard cracking for no reason. Cracks are in many places and occur near the dash air bag which is concerning if it every goes off could send sharp pieces of the dash into myself or a passenger (wife, daughter). Photos can be taken if needed.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #126

Oct 012016

TL

  • miles
Cracked dashboard on passanger side where air bags are located.

- Waxhaw, NC, USA

problem #125

Oct 122016

TL

  • 120,000 miles
Dashboard/passenger air bag cover has significant cracks. May affect performance when deployed.

- Irvine, CA, USA

problem #124

Dec 302014

TL

  • 50,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The passenger side dashboard started with a hairline crack and gradually grew larger and cracks formed in many other areas on my dashboard. This ultimately affected my airbag causing the light to on my console to turn on when a passenger is seated. The passenger airbag indicator light on my driver console represents there is a problem with that airbag and will not deploy upon impact. This is extremely dangerous.

- Flushing, NY, USA

problem #123

Oct 312016

TL 6-cyl

  • 141,000 miles
I was reading some other complaints here and this has also happened to my car. The dashboard is totally cracked surrounding the airbag and looks like the airbag will explode any time. I was actually just in an accident and it didn't explode, which makes me even more nervous. It looks horrible and is very expensive to replace. I have talked to several mechanics as well as a vinyl/leather repair place. The repair place won't touch it because it surrounds the airbag and could effect proper function. However, like I said, I was just hit in the front of my car and it didn't explode at all!

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #122

Dec 042014

TL

  • 126,000 miles
Takata recall cracks have formed across the entire dashboard including around the area where the airbags are located. Issue seems to be worsening over time.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #121

May 312016

TL

  • 123,000 miles
Sudden appearance of crack in dash panel, perfectly outlining passenger air bag. Appears air bag might be swelling, and about to break through dash panel. First noticed when on ordinary day-time drive on interstate highway.. local dealer said has never seen this before on any model Acura. Dealer says it is only heat crack. This is not logical, as the vehicle is kept in my garage. Furthermore, the only area cracking is around the air bag. The rest of the dash is as much exposed to the sun as the air bag area. We are in a very temperate climate of West Virginia. No such problems seen in hot climates of Florida, Arizona, etc., according to local dealer. This situation is frightening, a serious safety concern, and should receive immediate attention.

- Charleston, WV, USA

problem #120

Aug 252016

TL

  • 95,000 miles
Takata recall? 2004 Acura TL dashboard started cracking 2 months ago and is getting worse. Now, it has cracks that show the outline of airbags on passenger and driver side of dash. This may cause issues with airbags deployment. I looked on line and found that this is a very common problem in the 2004 Acura TL. This 2004 Acura TL has approx 95000 miles, was purchased new and has been garaged since purchase. This vehicle has no airbag deployment or accident history. Airbag light sensor now comes on randomly.we are afraid the airbags will not deploy if in an accident or deploy at random. If this is not a safety issue I do not know what would constitute one and it seems Acura refuses to address or fix the problem.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #119

Mar 012016

TL

  • miles
My dashboard has developed cracks emanating from the spot where the airbag is intended to deploy. Not only are the cracks unsightly, but I am concerned that these cracks may impede with the proper function of the airbags.

- San Ramon, CA, USA

problem #118

Sep 022016

TL

  • 127,000 miles
Takata recall my son has a 2004 Acura TL and on September 2nd, he drove to work with the car. On his way, while driving in the parking lot, his side curtain airbag deployed along with one from the seat only on one side. He took the car to the Acura dealership in milford for diagnostic test per Acura corporation, came back they are blaming him that he caused the airbag to deploy by driving over bumps, etc. They are refusing to fix the car. Yet still all the years from 2000 TL through present recall except 2004. And they are blaming him that they will not fix his car. That is not right, Acura knows that the airbags are defected. He needs his car to go to work.

- Bridgeport, CT, USA

problem #117

Aug 222016

TL

  • miles
The dashboard is starting to crack over the passenger airbag and I am very scared that it will deploy without warning injuring my passenger.

- Ruckersville, VA, USA

problem #116

Jun 012015

TL

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Acura TL. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag housing fractured along the lower section of the dashboard. The contact was concerned that the air bag could deploy independently. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

- Amarillo, TX, USA

problem #115

Aug 072016

TL

  • 81,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Acura TL. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the dashboard was cracked around the passenger side air bag. The contact also stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle decelerated as the check engine warning light flashed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.

- Savannah, GA, USA

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