10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
90,001 miles

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2006 Acura TL seat belts / air bags problems

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2006 Acura TL Owner Comments (Page 2 of 4)

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problem #59

Jan 012017

TL

  • 110,000 miles

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

The dash board has two large cracks on it, and I have been told this can cause damage to the airbags that are directly below these cracks. I have done some research and there are a lot of other owners that are having similar issues as this one however Acura is not recognizing this as a defect?

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #58

May 082017

TL

  • 208,000 miles
My transmission is starting to fail gears the RPM is going up and down rapidly.

- Ansonia, CT, USA

problem #57

Sep 012016

TL

  • 160,000 miles
Dash developed dual cracks that align with airbag compartment and wide enough to visually see the airbag framing components. Concerned with the integrity of the dash and safety of airbag system, potential for deploying and harming passengers including my teenage children. After investigating, these cracks cannot be repaired and total dash replacement is the only safe alternative. Cracks developed on their own and steadily lengthened to outline both sides of the airbag compartment. Mt Acura is a one owner, never been wrecked, garage kept excellent condition with all maintenance records for the past 10 years. I am not looking for anything further that a replacement dash to be installed by manufacturer at this time due to my major concern for any passengers safety. Airbags are very dangerous and can cause serious injury so no need to have a an exposed airbag safety issue unattended. I would like resolution asap from manufacturer.

- Mooresville, NC, USA

problem #56

Apr 232017

TL

  • 85,000 miles

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

The dashboard has a crack in it on the passenger side about where the airbag is located and the scoring is for the airbag deployment. The car is in excellent shape. Has spent most of it's life in a garage. Only has 85,000 miles on it and is detailed twice a year. There is no excuse for this. I am concerned that besides being a horrible cosmetic defect that it actually creates a safety issue for the proper deployment of the the passenger-side airbag. A simple search online will show you that this is not an isolated incident and must be a defect that Acura should repair or replace.

- Longmeaadow, MA, USA

problem #55

Apr 092017

TL

  • 60,000 miles
Thr dash has develop thin cracks on or near the passenger airbag such that injury could result from sharp edges hitting passenger upon airbag deployment. The cracks were not the result of any accident or impact. Based upon internet searches, it is apparent that this is a prevalent problem with Acura. The vehicle has low mileage and is always garaged when not in use. Windshield screening is used when parking in the sun.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

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problem #54

Sep 012016

TL

  • 102,000 miles
Dashboard has developed cracks that cross the passenger side airbag and may affect deployment. Crack is growing noticeably every week so should eventually cross the airbag and dashboard completely. Drivers side has more cracks but there is no airbag there.

- Manassas, VA, USA

problem #53

Nov 152016

TL

  • miles

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

Passenger side dash left edge of airbag is cracked from the front to the windshield. Hundreds of complaints with this problem, Acura refuses to do anything. Do not want parts of dash to injure someone if in an accident and airbag goes off as the crack goes below the airbag towards the passengers.

- Holland, MI, USA

problem #52

Jun 202016

TL

  • 145,000 miles
Dash has cracked completely around passenger side dash air bag, which, in my belief, will effect deployment. This problem began occurring in the summer of 2016. I noticed the first crack one morning when I took the car out of the garage. I took the vehicle to Acura service dept to ask for assistance, and was told that they would only provide $200 on an $2000 bill to replace the dash.

- Punta Gorda, FL, USA

problem #51

Sep 012016

TL

  • 70,000 miles
Vehicle airbag may be compromised. Dashboard has begun cracking across passenger airbag area. Two large cracks running from front to back of dashboard. As the owner of the vehicle I am very concerned for passenger safety should the airbag deploy. Vehicle has been garage kept and mileage is only 70K. This has to be a vehicle defect.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #50

Oct 122016

TL

  • miles
Dash around pass airbag indention is cracking badly from airbag to windshield and down to glovebox. Overnight it appeared while parked. I feel as if I was in a accident and airbag deployed pieces of dash could fly out and hurt someone. Car is very well taken care of. Acura says they will fix for $2000. Seems its a safety issue and should be repaired. Have a couple friends with same care all doing exactly the same thing

- Culpeper, VA, USA

problem #49

Oct 012015

TL

  • 0 miles

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

Dashboard is cracking exposing the passenger side airbag.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #48

Oct 032012

TL

  • 70,000 miles
Passenger airbag is attached to the dash board. Dash board has multiple cracks that have a concern it may either not deploy when there is accident or plastic parts may fly off.

- Irvine, CA, USA

problem #47

May 012016

TL

  • 70,000 miles
Beginning in May 2016, the dashboard of my 2016 Acura TL began to crack. The crack propagates along the air bag deployment breakaway seam located on top of the dashboard. The cracking occurs on the passenger side of my car. This is location on the dashboard that the air bag deploys in the event of a substantial collision. My concern is that dust, debris and possibly condensation or liquid can drop into the air bag compartment thereby negatively effecting the deployment of the air bag or rendering the air bag inoperable. The cracking is continuing to propagate along the seam of the air bag compartment. Eventually, the entire air bag could be completely exposed.

- Taylors, SC, USA

problem #46

Jul 202016

TL

  • miles
My passenger dash board has cracked all the way around the air bag. I took my car to a repair shop and they stated it is caused because the air bags go up and down. I feel like this is a safety and should be looked into. I looked online and hundreds of peopled have experienced this problem.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #45

May 152016

TL

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Acura TL. While starting the vehicle, the contact noticed a fracture in the dashboard near the passenger side air bag. The contact was afraid to drive the vehicle due to a possible air bag rupture. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who all stated that the air bag could possibly deploy. The dealer was notified, but the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #44

Mar 212016

TL

  • 55,000 miles
I have been having a battery drain problem. I charge the battery and it drains overnight. Battery was check out to be ok. This is the second battery that I bought in two years. I also bought a portable starter so as not to be stranded. Finally the bluetooth fuse was removed and draining stopped for about six weeks. I am noticing that the car when started in the morning is beginning to sound like the problem may be occurring again. Now the second issue is that the passenger dashboard side is cracked. I feared that the airbag would eventually deploy therefore I took it to the dealer. They assured me that it was safe and wrote on the paperwork I received that it was safe. On hot days, the split on both sides of the airbag are much wider and I can now see the shape of the hinge or bolt that keeps it together. Driving with this situation is very unnerving. Acura needs to remedy this issue. Those that go into my car are appalled and would never purchase an Acura based on my vehicle.

- La Mirada, CA, USA

problem #43

May 012016

TL

  • 112,000 miles
II had an head collision accident but the airbag on the steer wheel didn't deploy leaving me sever neck head injuries

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #42

Apr 272016

TL

  • 112,000 miles
I was driving in town (15-25 mph) when my driver side curtain airbag and seat airbag deployed for no reason at, there was no impact to my vehicle. When the airbags deployed the shock of it caused me to veer to the right rolling up onto a curb and blowing out my front passenger side tire. Had to get the tire replaced and took the car to a collision center to see about replacing the airbags. The people that replaced the tire as well as the people at the collision center were both shocked to see that the air bags deployed with no impact to the vehicle.

- Gonzales, LA, USA

problem #41

Feb 262016

TL 6-cyl

  • miles
The dashboard on the driver & passenger side in the area of the air bag is splitting in 2 areas. I observed this when the vehicle was parked overnight. I take good care of my vehicle and this is absurd that this should happen to such a high end vehicle. Loss of equity in vehicle is expected and Acura(Honda) should be held liable and responsible for fixing the issue. A recall notice should be implemented asap to avoid lawsuits from customers as myself. The safety issue is that the airbag system integrity has been compromised. Please advise with recommendation. Thank you

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

problem #40

Oct 242015

TL

  • 88,000 miles
I have a 2006 Acura TL and just recently a large crack appeared in the dash above the passenger side airbag. I was not driving at the time and I have not been in any type of accident for this to happen. I went out to my car one day a there it was, a large crack right above the glove box to the windshield. It has gotten bigger since I first saw it in October 2015. I can see the white of the airbag through the crack in the dash. My safety concern is if I were to get in an accident with someone on the passenger seat, will the airbag deploy correctly. Not only is this a safety concern in my eyes, but there are hundreds of other people with the same problem on their 2004-2006 TL's. there is a facebook page that has started because of the amount of claims. I also have to complain that now there is damage to the interior of my car, I have lost value in my car. I can't sell my car for what it's worth with the dash in the condition that it's in. I take very good care of my car and this is something that shouldn't happen to a "luxury" car. I think Honda Corp should put out a recall on the dash of the 2004-2006 Acura TL's, or at least offer help with the cost.

- Lakewood, CA, USA

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