acura tl Problems

acura tl 2005 Complaints

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

while driving at 65 mph and using the navigator system, the system directed the driver to make a left turn into a guard rail. the driver was able to avoid from driving into the guard rail. the dealer was notified. *nm there were at least two places on the turnpike where the navigational system would direct people to turn into the guardrail per consumer. *sc *jb

Reported in: VIENNA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA6627A0

WHEELS:RIM

driver swerved to avoid car tryin g to merge into same lane. front and rear left tires hit the median curb ( aprrox 6" max hieght). the rims are the standard five spoke mags that come on 2005 acura tl. immediatley after hitting the curb - at a very oblique angle - the rim broke. the spokes of the front rim broke loose form the part of the rim that forms the inside of the tire. all 5 spokes broke in the same place. the sppkes and center of the rim stayed bolted to the lugs. the tire and the rest of the rim came losse from the car and passed ahead of the car. when the front tire broke free from the car several things happened. the car settled down on the spokes of the mag rim, this impact set off the driver side airbags and cracked the brake caliper on the front left. braking was not effective at this point. the car eventually came to a stop in the right hand lane of road. the car was taken to the acura dealership ( on a flatbed truck). the woman at the dealership told us that they wanted the car taken to their collsion center so that digital pictures could be taken and forwarded to acura. several days later acura replied that a rim failure like that was normal for hitting the curb and that they were not responsible.*ak

Reported in: VENICE FL || Crash: Y || VIN #:

TIRES

oem tires on 05 acura tl's at 5000 wet weather driving is downright dangerous. driving in snow even when new was impossible.. yet these tires are marked m/s all season. dealers are aware but have no incentive to do anything about it...except sell you a new set of tire for $800 we have had two very close calls in the rain are in the process of replacing tires at our expense before someone gets hurt. rf tire has developed a major sidewall blister and was removed from service before catastrophic failure.

Reported in: HOPEWELL JUNCTION NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

only after 4 weeks of purchasing a new acura tl 2005, the engine stalled in the middle of traffic. the battery and low oil pressure indicator lamps both came on. the car had to be shut off and re-started four times before the engine re-started. the car was at the dealership for 9 days getting tests run, but they found nothing and wanted to return the car in the same condition!

Reported in: ROYERSFORD PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66275A

TIRES

dt: there were original tires on the vehicle. the rear passenger tire was smoking and went completely flat while driving at 60-65 mph. it damaged the rim. the dealership gave the consumer the number for the manufacturer and they told her that the tire was tested and it was not defective. this was caused by a nail puncture. *ak *sc

Reported in: GAHANNA OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

TIRES

dt: the rear passenger side tire went flat. there was no indication that it was flat. consumer could not feel that the tire was flat. if he had driven another 20 miles on the highway the tire would have come off of the vehicle. consumer was concerned because it could not be sensed from inside the vehicle. the tire went flat due to a nail puncture.*ak the sidewall of the tire was worn. the consumer stated the tires are low profile tires. *jb

Reported in: CEDAR RAPIDS IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

TIRES

the rear tires on a 2005 acura tl lost all thir tread with only 8000 mile on the odometer. the tires supplied by the vehicle manufacturer were bridgestone turanza el42 p235 45 r17 with a tread wear rating of 260. the tires were rotated by the acura dealer at 4000 miles and no unusual ware was reported. this totally unexpected rapid wear resulted in the vehicle becoming unstable on wet pavement. this could have resulted in loss of control. the extreme tire wear problem was found when investigating the vehicle stability problem. these tires are either totally unsuitable for this vehicle and should have never been provided by the manufacturer or the rear suspension of the vehicle was not properly designed for the vehicle. all acura tl cars with these tires should be recalled and the tires replaced. it should be noted that recent vehicles are being shipped with michelin pilot hx mxm4 tires so the manufacturer appears to be aware of the problem.

Reported in: KENNEBUNK ME || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

incidents started occurring immediately after purchase of car. trunk lid springs do not have sufficient tension, such that when we open the trunk on even a slight hill the trunk lid may stay up for a few seconds, but slams shut either immediately, after something of weight is put in the trunk, or if a breeze comes up. this has occurred several times to my wife and me, resulting in the trunk lid hitting our head or spine with sufficient force to cause significant pain and a wound. if this happened to a young child, it could result in serious injury. acura replaced one spring with a stronger one, but that has done almost nothing to help. the service manager at the dealer also checked other '05 acura tl models and they did the same thing. he acknowledged it is a safety issue and said he would report it to acura. the dealer was unable to make any further adjustments to the springs. i complained to acura customer service and they acknowledged they have had similar reports. however, they said they did not have a sufficient number to justify a recall or to even come up with a solution. thus i am contacting you. this is definitely a safety hazard and appears to apply to all 2005 acura tl's (at least a representative sample at the dealer). we now have to hold up the trunk lid with one hand while putting anything in the trunk while on even a slight incline. *jb

Reported in: LOOMIS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66285A

TIRES

i'm very upset about the oem tires on my 2005 acura. i've had it since march of this year and complained from the beginning that the tires should be replaced because of the flat spotting and vibration. i complained to acura in california who had my car in twice so far. they acknowledge the vibration in many of their tls but won't replace the tires. they placed a small dampening rubber by the engine mount but it's still very obvious and very annoying. we as citizens come to you as a last resort many times to voice our concerns over safety issues. i cannot believe that with all the numerous complaints for over two years now about these tires failing, vibrating and very premature wear from new car buyers all over the country, nobody there is doing there job! acura and bridgestone should be made to replace all bridgestone turanza el42 tires immediately.*jb

Reported in: HOLBROOK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66295A

TIRES:SIDEWALL

i own a new acura tl which has bridgstone turanza el 42 235/45-17 tires as oem. from the beginning it became clear the tires are dangerous. they hydroplane on wet surfaces, skid easily on residual road sand. the right front and rear sidewalls failed--one with an egg shaped bubble and the other with a deep cut--despite no evidence that i struck a curb or pothole etc. both tires were likely to blow out with continued driving. surveys by tire rack indicate these tires are also very dangerous in the winter, which is about to happen here in the northeast where i live. these tires also "coldspot" after being parked for a while, sometime causing the car to steer poorly. the dealer could only replace the bad tires on a "road hazard" warranty, despite my many complaints to both acura and the parent company honda usa. *nm

Reported in: SARATOGA SPRINGS NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

i purchased a new 2005 acura tl in august 2005. my car is a non-navigation 6 speed manual transmission model delivered with bridgestone el42 tires. the first time i drove the vehicle in the rain, i noticed that even at low speeds on wet roads, the tires do not have any traction at all. on ramps at 20 mph the front tires loose grip. as of today, the weather is getting colder and the tires are flat spotting on top of that. these tires are all season rated and delivered on a $35,000 vehicle. they are absolutely unsafe in anything but dry weather, but are rates all season. i fear for my safety on the highway at freeway speeds and even more fear the first day of snow. acura has so far refused to do anything and referred me to the tire manufacturer. they do deliver other tl models with michelin tires that are rated by customer much much higher. while the el42 tires present a big problem from wet weather traction, over flat spotting to premature wear, acura has chosen not to do anything about it yet. how shameful for otherwise such a great car, putting on tires that will land them a lawsuit if anything happens at all! it it their choice to put these tires on some of their cars, so their responsibility to fix the problem!! *jb

Reported in: PEWAUKEE WI || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

brakes intermittently do not work. usually happens when turning and slowing down or going down a hill and stopping. has happened multiple times and has been in for service 4 times. the third time in the shop the abs was repaired due to an internal leak. apparently another car had the same issue. however, even after the repair, the car is back in service center for lack of brakes after approx. a month after repair. *jb

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

in spring 2004 i purchased an acura tl with bridgestone turanza el 42 high performance tires. after 6,500 miles one of the tires had a flat. although the garage attempted to repair the flat, it continued to lose air and i was informed that i needed a new tire. it seemed odd that a tire would not be reparable after that short a use, but i was advised that it had to do with the location of the puncture and was not a defect. in november of this year, after putting 14,500 miles on the car i had a more serious problem with another tire. on this occasion, while traveling at 65 miles per hour on an interstate highway, my car began to shake. i managed to pull over to the side of the highway and stop. the tire sidewall had disintegrated and was completely separated from the rim. the following day i took the tire into a firestone shop where the service manager, tom curry, advised me that the problem was due to a road hazard and was not a defect. he inspected the tire for a puncture, and after not finding one, assured me that it must have been in the disintegrated sidewall. i then asked him if he had ever seen a tire that was damaged in the absence of a road hazard, and he told me he had not. it is clear to me that these tires are defective and that bridgestone refuses to take responsibility for their products. *nm

Reported in: CLEVELAND HEIGHTS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66284A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

vibrations felt from floor board and steering wheel and "buzz" noise heard from the hood when traveling at 50-55 mph. condition observed only when rpm is at 1500 mark. condition becomes more apparent when there are more than 1 person in the car or when car is on an ascent highway. *jb

Reported in: ASTORIA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66295A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

center console automatic gear shift without a shift lock/release button, moves freely from drive position into neutral/reverse up to park without having to step on the brake. it happened to me twice at speeds between 5-10 miles per hour. *nm

Reported in: SOUTH AMBOY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

6 speed manual transmission is synchronized poorly making it difficult to shift into 3rd gear smoothly and sometimes will pop out of 3rd when you think you have clutched sufficiently. nj dealer said acura has complaints about this and may change transmission in future years but will not do anything for existing vehicles. *nm

Reported in: MONTCLAIR NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

vehicle has a vibration between 52-64 mph. feels like you are driving over rumble strips. the dealer and factory have attempted to repair 4 times and over 19 day in shop and still the vibration is present. my fear is the vehicle transmission, drive train, steering or brakes could fail at any moment due to part fatigue. there seems to be no repair in plan to resolve this problem can you please help. *nm

Reported in: ELIZABETHTOWN KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66295A

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

i wish to report the catastrophic failure of the clutch of a 6-shift standard 2005 acura tl [xxx]. the car has less than 6,000 miles and less than one year of moderate use. while going up a hill in a three lane expressway, i lost the torque to the wheels and the car ended on neutral, forcing me to make a dangerous maneuver to park the car on the shoulder of the expressway. upon opening the hood, it was evident that the clutch had burned out. i understand that failure in material or workmanship was the cause of the catastrophic failure. sudden loss of power at expressway speeds is dangerous and could result in an accident. i report this to you so that you can keep a record of this defect of the 2005 acura tl (6-shift standard). *jb updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Reported in: SAN JUAN PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1900A65625A

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

my 2005 acura tl has 21,000 miles and already the tires need to be replaced due to wear. the bridgestone turanza el42 tires are rated for much higher wear and i have noticed many, many complaints on the internet. some on this website but the majority on other websites. it seems to me that the tire is defective. the dealer says we need to replace them, i reached out to bridgestone but have not received their comments yet. *nm

Reported in: BELLE MEAD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION:REAR

my 2005 acura tl el42 bridgestone rear tires went completely bald on a 3000 mile trip(19000 miles total) from dallas to colorado and back. it appears that there is a suspension/tire problem where the rear alignment under full load of 2 passangers and luggage in the trunk degrades and causes severe tire wear. this causes severe loss of control on wet pavement with rear hydroplaning at even <50 mph. acura has a tsb and replace tires at lowered cost but only with the suspect el42 tires. after further internet searches this seem not to be isolated incident.

Reported in: RICHARDSON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

OTHER

car pulling to left, then right right from the date of purchase to present - 2005 acura tl. actions taken by dealership to correct the problem include: 3 wheel alignments. multiple tire rotations, replacement of all tires, and road pressure balancing of all tires. problem still exists - dealer unable to correct.

Reported in: UPLAND CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

6 speed manual transmission is synchronized poorly making it difficult to shift into 3rd gear smoothly and sometimes will pop out of 3rd when you think you have clutched sufficiently. dealer claims there isn't a problem and will not fix the issue. *jb

Reported in: MILWAUKEE WI || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65525A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

severe corrosion and grooving on rear brakes not caused by environmental conditions or normal wear (front brakes ok). could lead to accident due to diminished braking capacity. almost identical pattern on left and right rear rotors. found during ~ 21k dealer service but was there to lesser extent at about 12-15k miles. rotors and pads replaced to correct the problem. i have learned from other 2005 and newer tl's they have had a similar problem at a similar mileage. digital photos and references to other owners can be provided. *jb

Reported in: ANDOVER MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66235A

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

michelin pilot hx mxm4 tire failure complaint against acura and michelin tire corporations**cc the right front tire dislodged completely off of the rim. the portion of the tire which comes in contact with the road surface completely separated from the remainder of the tire. the dislodge portion of the tire passed completely over in front of the consumers vehicle and proceeded to roll in the pathway of three adjacent lanes of traffic. the consumers vehicle was damage due to loosing some control of the vehicle when the incident occurred. the tire was inspected by a tire dealer and it was determined that there was puncture to the tire or any prior damage to the tire, it was clearly a defect with the tire. the consumer also experienced problems with the drivers side window. the regulator and motor were replaced.*jb

Reported in: CAPITAL HEIGHTS MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

TIRES

Reported in: CAPITAL HEIGHTS MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

TIRES

tl* - the contact owns a 2005 acura, and complained about the tires. the contact had 3 incidents with the tires that were on the vehicle at the time of purchase. during the first incident, the driver's side tire lost air due to a nail. the tire was repaired on may 6, 2006. in july the contact noticed the same tire was losing air, and was repaired on december 1, 2006. also, the contact had the tires rotated, aligned, and the tire pressure checked. on december 31, 2006, the contact was driving and noticed the vehicle was slowing down . she then accelerated, but the vehicle continued to slow down. suddenly a cloud of smoke appeared on the front passenger's side . the police escorted the contact to a safe location. the tire was burnt, and the rim was damaged. on january 2, 2007 all 4 tires were replaced at the dealer. the contact felt that acura should not use this type of defective tire. *ak

Reported in: WATERTOWN MA || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

i recently purchased a dealer-certified used 2005 acura tl with new, dealer-installed bridgestone turanza el42 tires. in my first experience driving the vehicle in rain, i nearly lost control of the vehicle at 60 mph when i hit a shallow standing water (~1" deep) in the roadway. being a front-drive vehicle, i was very surprised to feel the front tires distinctly hydroplane and cause me to almost lose control of my vehicle. these tires only have 2,000 miles on them and i find their lack of hydroplaning resistance to be well below normal expectations and therefore distinctly dangerous.

Reported in: TROY MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. while driving 5 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle gear shifted from automatic to manual without warning. the dealer stated that the mode switch failed due to something being spilled on the switch. the dealer replaced the mode switch. there is a service bulletin for the automatic transmission (nhtsa item # 10014766). the current mileage is 20,552 and failure mileage was 20,545. the consumer provided the repair invoice for the vehicle. updated 09/05/07

Reported in: SOUTH HAVEN MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66245A

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

hit a curb going 20-30 mph (not full-on, though). blew tire and cause slight alignment issue, as expected. however, next day noticed three large dents next to my sunroof. took it to dealer and discovered the roof flexed when i hit the curb and the entire roof panel has to be replaced. for hitting a curb? what would have happened to me if i had actually hit something more substantial? no way should a consumer incur a $5000+ repair bill for clipping a curb or hitting a pothole. found other acura owners complaining on blogs about the same thing. costly for a minor accident. *jb

Reported in: MORENO VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66265A

SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

vehicle has constant shimmy in steering wheel. acura refuses to fix car under warranty saying it is a characteristic. after having the car inspected by a honda dealer the car is found to have a bad axel. the repair order and information was faxed to the product mediator at american honda who contacted the district parts manager who says that he refuses to fix the car because its a characteristic. the car was inspected by a trained acura mechanic at the honda dealer. acura refuses to fix the car which could result in a crash.

Reported in: SPOKANE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

6 speed manual transmission is synchronized poorly making it difficult to shift into 3rd & 4th gear smoothly and sometimes will pop out of gear when you think you have shifted sufficiently.

Reported in: COLUMBUS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65575A

STEERING

tire specs -goodyear eagle 235/45zr17 94y s2 eagle response edge vsb on 2005 acura tl with variable assist steering. i recently replaced my tires with goodyear response edge carbon fiber sidewall tires. these tires played havoc with the vas system. the steering wheel could not be centered. in fact the centering changed throughout a drive. cornering, on acceleration, the car turned abruptly into the corner, on breaking the car turned out of the corner without moving the wheel. replaced tires with dunlap sp 5000 which fixed the problem tire specs -goodyear eagle 235/45zr17 94y s2 eagle response edge vsb.

Reported in: FALMOUTH ME || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

Reported in: FALMOUTH ME || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. when the contact activated the heat on the high setting, the center console became hot and burned her forearm. the failure occurs everytime the heat is placed on high. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the current mileage was 33,816 and failure mileage was 33,500. updated 04/23/08 *bf updated 04/23/08

Reported in: SANDY UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle failed without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 07v097000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). three months after the repair, the contact was unable to start the vehicle and it was towed to a local dealer. a mechanic stated that the fuel pump assembly was defective and they made the replacement. within the same year, the vehicle failed twice in the same manner as the first failure. the dealer replaced the same component at the contact's expense. the manufacturer has not provided any assistance. the failure mileage was 45,000 and current mileage was 81,000.

Reported in: ITHACA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. while driving 40 mph and shifting into third gear, the vehicle popped out of gear and approximately 15% of the time it would not shift at all. the dealer changed the transmission fluid which remedied the issue for a month. he was also told that there was no service bulletin related to the issue. the manufacturer also refused to assist him. the current mileage was approximately 27,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 3,000. updated 07/15/08 *bf the gear box did not engage properly into 3rd gear. the consumer believed there was a defect with the synchro which was a defect in the transmission. updated 07/15/08 *jb

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65525A

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

the automobile has a manual transmission with an intermittent shifting problem. shifting into 3rd gear can result in partial engagement and "pop out" of the shift resulting in loss of power and deceleration. when this occurs on acceleration in traffic, a near accident has occurred as the car has slowed down in merging traffic. the automobile manufacturer has a service bulletin (08-018) that requires the dealer/service provider to "drive a known-good vehicle" and compare with the client's vehicle, and replace transmission parts if noticeable shift quality differences. repeated efforts to get the dealer to acknowledge the defect (faulty synchronizer) have resulted in "no problem found".

Reported in: SOUTHBURY CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65595A

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

purchased a 2005 acura tl a-spec 6-speed manual in 2007. current mileage is 42,000. since date of purchase transmission will pop out of 3rd gear several times each week while driving.

Reported in: JEFFERSONVILLE IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

acura has a safety recall on their power steering fluid hose. i have a 5 hour round trip to the dealer and they are not making an attempt to accommodate this issue through their scheduling - if this is an important recall (their issue) that can lead to a fire as they say, they need to ensure they have the processes and systems in place to accomplish the recall in a timely and effective manner.

Reported in: CEDAR RAPIDS IA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66235A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. immediately after the vehicle was purchased in november of 2007, it began idling roughly and the engine vibrated. a few months later, while driving approximately 60-65 mph, the vehicle stalled and would not restart. approximately 15 minutes later, the vehicle restarted and the contact drove to his residence. later that week, the vehicle was driven to the dealer for a diagnostic and they stated that the failure was due to build up in the fuel injector. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact also noticed that the vehicle would crank slowly in the mornings. he returned the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the battery was defective. the battery was replaced; however, the failures persisted. the oxygen sensor, fuel ratio sensor, and the alternator belt were all replaced. after the most recent repairs, the vehicle stalled again and has not been repaired since. the vin was unknown. the current mileage was 41,000 and failure mileage was 37,000. remailed 12/05/08

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i was driving on the highway (684south), and my car's automatic transmission failed on my 2005 acura tl. as i stepped on the accelerator, the car had no motion. i pulled over immediately, and i called aaa to tow my car. the company that towed my car had inspected my car the following day and informed me that i was in need of a new transmission. i had then called aamco in mahopac, ny, that specializes in transmissions, to get a second opinion. after making a transcan, they informed me that the torque converter failed, where it caused a great amount of heat affecting the turbine assembly causing the gears and converter clutch to break down. i was informed that this was a common problem in many cars made by honda and acura. therefore, i am respectfully asking your organization to investigate if there are other complaints similar to mine. i am the second owner of the car, which i purchased at 25,000 miles, and when this problem occurred, it happened at 75,000, where i was driving for approximately for about one hour on the highway.

Reported in: DOUGLASTON NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

no accident - noticed on or about 12-26-2008 that passenger side headlight, when on, displaying a purple like tint- low-beam. 12-29-2008, bulb/light system failed. dealer - 12/31/2008 states igniter, inverter and possible bulb failed. repair 1000.00 plus. inverter and igniter 700.00 + without bulb. bulb 200.00 +. this is a very expensive repair for a 3-4 year old dealer only vehicle parts service.

Reported in: OXFORD GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. while driving 20 mph, the contact heard a loud popping and grinding noise. he exited the vehicle and noticed that the driver's side wheel was bent outwards from the hood. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the lower ball joint failed and caused the wheel to come off. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer advised the contact to call the dealer to determine the cause of the failure. after further investigation, it was determined that the dealer was the cause of the failure and no compensation would be made. the failure and current mileages were 21,000. updated 04/24/09.*lj the consumer stated the upon delivery of the vehicle, it pulled strongly to the right while driving. the dealer dignaosed the vehicle without even looking at it, by saying it was the torque steer. on one occasion, the vehicle failed to start. the consumer still contined to complain about the vehicle pulling to the right. at times the vehicle would pop out of or grind into third gear. the lower ball joint had failed. it ripped out the drive shaft, bent the lower control arm, damaged the body and leaked transmission fluid all over the road. updated 04/29/09.*jb

Reported in: FRAMINGHAM MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65545A

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Reported in: FRAMINGHAM MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65545A

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Reported in: FRAMINGHAM MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65545A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

the car experiences fluctuations in vehicle rpm at all speeds while keeping the accelerator pedal constant. this is noticed with and without the air conditioner on and at various speeds but more noticeable at around 40mph. i brought it to my dealers attention at the second year state inspection service (15,793 miles) but nothing was done as i thought i would continue to monitor it.

Reported in: NISKAYUNA NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

1) it happens when the car is at 105,000 miles. 2) the failure of transmission of acura tl 2005. 3) part repaired and cost $4000 from acura dealer.

Reported in: BURKE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66285A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

we've serviced our vehicle regularly and as recently as 2 times in the last year at the dealership (once for service and the other for a recall) and 1 time at an independent transmission shop. the service people at honda found the fluid to be good and said "the transmission does not need service... have it checked at approximately 62,000miles, which we did. we had the transmission completely flushed and the fluid replaced at approximately 62,000 miles. the car is a 2005 acura tl. it was out of warranty with approximately 75,000 miles on the vehicle. we were driving on the freeway when a nearby motorist directed us to pull over. apparently there was smoke fuming from the vehicle. at that point there were severe power fluctuations and the car rev'd over 5000 rpms. the transmission had discharged a tremendous amount of fluid and nearly caught on fire. we had the vehicle assessed independently and then at the acura dealership in montclair. both found the transmission to be completely burnt and inoperable. there is a serious problem with the design of the acura tl transmission that can lead to accidents and/or car fires.

Reported in: FONTANA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

purchased new 11/2004, 2005 acura tl. dashboard has cracked specifically around the passenger airbag. acura will not replace as the 4yr/50k warranty has expired. was advised further cracking may effect airbag function. estimate on repair , $1800.00.

Reported in: HOLLYWOOD FM || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66295A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2005 acura tl battery dies unexpected leaving motorist stranded, 2nd battery in 4 years. possible cause is hands free phone link does not release. numerous reports of this battery dieing problem on internet forums.

Reported in: MADISON AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i bought a set of dunlop 235/45r17 sp sport signature tires in febraury, 2008 -- and replaced one of them in september 2008 due to unrelated issue. in early july, 2009, only about 17 months after i bought after i made my intial purchase, and less than a year after i bought the replacement 4th tire, the sidewall began to deteriorate (on the newer 4th tire) and the tread began seperating from one of the other 3 tires. had my mechanic (doing a brake job) not noticed the defect, i could've easily had a blow-out and serious injury. i took the car into the tire store when i bought all 5 tires. they inspected the tires and found that all 4 were defective. they called goodyear/dunlop (i spoke with mary in the customer service dept.) goodyear/dunlop acknowledged that all 4 remaining tires were defective and initially demanded $200 to replace all 4 of the defective dunlop tires (which i originaly paid $1,000 for). eventially i agreed to pay $120.51, but i still think i got screwed. meanwhile, there's no recall notice, but clearly these are defective tires.

Reported in: NORTHBROOK IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

Reported in: NORTHBROOK IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

my 2005 acura tl as well as my fiance's 2004 acura tl have developed dashboard cracks in exactly the same places around the passenger airbag. i'm very concerned for the airbags exploding unexpectedly due to this as it seems pressure in the airbag is pushing up the dash. we've found numerous other tl owners having the same issue. acura is reluctant to deal with the problem and quotes well in excess of $1000 just for the labor to fix a clearly defective part that may have serious safety implications.

Reported in: ESTERO FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

consumer's dad purchased a 2005 acura tl that have faulty tires and other problems. *nj within two weeks of purchasing the vehicle, the consumers dad had to return to the dealer, because the door seal needed to replaced and the battery died. the consumer was also left stranded when one of the tires disintegrated. the consumer picked the vehicle up from her dad and while driving, another tire failed. *jb

Reported in: PORTER OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES

Reported in: PORTER OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Reported in: PORTER OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

on 9/15/09, while pulling into a parking lot in a parking garage at work, my 2005 acura tl accelerated (on its own) and crashed into the concrete barrier causing the air bag to deploy. i did not have my foot on the gas pedal and the car mat was not stuck under the gas pedal. i was coasting into the parking space when the car "took off" and accelerated into the barrier in front of the garage wall. for about the last two years or so, the transmission on my car would regularly cause the car to accelerate for a short time right after the gas pedal is pushed. it "jerks' forward when going at low speeds. it happens regularly/daily. i brought this to the attention of my acura dealer on two occasions when i brought my car in for service. they told me there was nothing wrong. after the accident above, i told them to check out the problem and they told me nothing is wrong. i am still waiting for my car to be repaired from the accident and i am concerned that it is unsafe to drive. the impact of the incident resulted in bruises and neck and shoulder injuries.

Reported in: VALENCIA CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 19UUA66295A

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

dashboard cracks 2-12 inches in length. check airbag light comes on. could cracks effect airbag deployment?

Reported in: HALLANDALE BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66215A

STRUCTURE

dashboard cracks 2-12 inches in length. check airbag light comes on. could cracks effect airbag deployment?

Reported in: HALLANDALE BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66215A

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

i am happy that i am not alone with this hazardous problem. i own a 2005 acura tl base and my dashboard where the airbag is suppose to deploy has cracks in it. it seems all 04-05 acura tl models are starting to notice these cracks.

Reported in: HARVEY LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

2005 acura tl dash is cracking.

Reported in: MERRITT ISLAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact was driving approximately between 40-45 mph on normal road conditions and suddenly, there was a slow power response and the transmission failed without warning. the driver was able to pull over to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the failure was contributed to the transmission which required replacement. the vehicle is the process of the being repaired at a transmission auto shop with a rebuilt transmission. the failure mileage was 91,000.

Reported in: DOYLESTOWN PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66265A

STEERING

2005 acura tl i have had a probleum with the sterring since day 1 i have brought back to the dealealer 5 times in one year in the beging the first year it was fine but then the probleum started an they claim there is nothing they can dhelp

Reported in: LODI NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

on four separate occasions i have applied the brakes to either come to a stop or to decelerate the car, and the result has been a sharp increase in engine revolutions and resultant torque. in short the car wants to lurch forward. this event has happened to two drivers of this vehicle. there has been a time when approaching a light and the engine did not rev until the car was at a complete standstill, and another when the engine revolutions sharply increased the moment the brake pedal was actuated. the incident was first reported to the dealer's service department on january 16, 2009. the car was test driven by an acura technician and the incident did not replicate itself. the brakes were found to be fine. no codes were found. the technician also checked acura tech line for similar concerns and found none. the acura tl was bought in again after the latest incidence, february 8, 2010 and again a test drive with a technician did not replicate the condition. no trouble codes were stored in memory. in every instance this event has occurred the only solution has been to bring the car to a complete stop regardless of how hard the car want to lurch forward, or if there is traffic around, put the transmission into neutral, and tap the accelerator. immediately after tapping the accelerator, the engine revolutions immediately lower to a natural idle.

Reported in: BRISTOL RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: BRISTOL RI || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

i'd like to bring to your attention an important public safety issue with acura. their airbags have the potential to deploy spontaneously. this has happened yesterday to me 2/15/2010. i was driving on route 83 in baltimore at around 6am and without any impact or warning, my front and rear driver's side as well as the driver's seat airbags deployed in my 2005 acura tl. i thought someone was shooting or my tire blew out. i immediately got out of the car and checked the car and found nothing wrong, except the air bag damage. it damaged my driver?s seat and interior roof in the front and back. the steering wheel air bag did not deploy, nor did the air bags inflate. the car was drivable, but the seat belt was broken. after settling at work, i place a call to my insurance company and to norris acura (ellicott city, md) where i have my auto service done. the insurance company asked me to contact acura because there may be a manufacturer's defect. acura asked me to bring my car in the next day. they evaluated the car and asked me to contact my insurance company even though there's no physical damage to the car. they insist that i must have hit a pot hole, ice or something. i hit nothing. if that was the case and i hit something, the air bag should have deployed and inflated. they never inflated, they just deployed. the air bag in the steering also never deployed. so if they say that i must have hit something, then the airbags are still defective and would not have protected me in an impact. my car is currently at the dealership now with 3 deployed airbags (driver's side) without any physical damage to the car. i'm not sure what to do. i don't want to have to pay a deductible with my insurance company, if this is a manufacturer's defect.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2005 acura tl..battery needed replaced twice and vehicle only has 60k miles.

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated he has soft brakes when slowing down. the brake pedal goes to the floor and it takes longer to stop the vehicle. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. the contact just bleeds the brakes himself. the acura manufacturer was not contacted. the vin is unknown. the failure mileage was 44,500. updated 11/16/10. *lj

Reported in: LONG GROVE IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

purchased a 2005 acura tl in 2008 from an acuar dealership. one year later the dashboard is cracking on the driver's side and on the passenger side near around the air bag. the crakcs started about about 3 inches long and are now a week later about a 12 inches long.

Reported in: BOCA RATON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66275A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

cracked dashboard on acura tl 2005. the whole panel is cracking, i believe it may deploy the airbag system causing an injury or an accident.

Reported in: TOA ALTA PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66285A

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the car cannot be unlocked either with keys or manual button. the driver was locked inside and cannot get out. police had to be called. even with the police assistance, the car still cannot be unlocked from inside or outside. the drive was absolutely trapped inside the car.

Reported in: GAINESVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2005 acura tl. consumer states possible electronic interference between a cell phone and the car's electronic control due to an incident while backing up. *tgw the consumer stated while trying to back into a tight parking space, he had his cell phone on the transmission lever over the metal top cover, possibly acting like an antenna. when he attempting to park, he went in the rear direction first, then went forward and backward again. when he placed the gear into reverse, the engine's rpm revved to maybe 4,000-5,000, then a strange noise occurred. the consumer turned the vehicle off then on again and the engine raced again. he picked up his cell phone and turned it off and placed it in the glove compartment and then the engine went back to normal. *jb

Reported in: BURKE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66295A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. while driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power and slowed to approximately 20 mph before it stalled. the vehicle was taken to an auto center where the battery and alternator were replaced. the problem occurred again days later and the vehicle was taken back to the auto center; the contact was informed that the battery and alternator were functioning properly. the contact called the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 80,000.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66274A

STRUCTURE

crack to the dashboard of 2005 acura tl also the cover of gear shift box is cracked and makes shifting between gears hard or nearly impossible at times.

Reported in: ST. PETERSBURG FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66295A

STRUCTURE

dashboard has cracks that have appeared overnight, one is by the passengers air bag and is pretty large. about a year ago the plastic that covers the cupholders just broke when i tried to close it. nothing forceful , just tried to close it in a regular manner.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1HGCM72685A

STRUCTURE

my 2005 acura tl's dashboard is cracked in multiple places consistent with the same cracks on '04 models. the cracks go right around the air bag compartment on the passenger side and i'm concerned it's going to weaken the seams on the air bag compartment. the cracks began last summer ('09) and continue to get worse. the local dealership simply doesn't want to accept poor quality goods as the reason to replace. the cracks are identical to many as seen on web message boards.

Reported in: BONITA SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

STRUCTURE

dashboard on my 2005 acura has cracked in three places, one right over the passenger airbag, i have complained to acura, but this happened after the warranty ended.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66275A

STRUCTURE

i own an acura tl 3.2 2005 with 51,700 miles. this morning my dashboard cracked in 5 different places for no reason. there was no collision or vandalism involved. i am concerned for my safety as i do not know the consequences of the airbag deploying and the dashboard cracking and debris causing injury. called acura corporate and they claim is not a manufacturing defect (this issue has been reported by hundreds of people in various internet sites such as facebook) acura prides themselves on car safety but at the same time they will not take responsibility on this issue.

Reported in: HALLANDALE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Reported in: HALLANDALE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

AIR BAGS

2005 acura tl dashboard cracks all over passenger airbag. started as one small crack to having 8 large cracks. airbag can deploy at anytime as the cracks get worse and worse putting my family and i in danger. acura refuses to fix crack and it will cost $1000 + to repair.

Reported in: TAMARAC FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

Reported in: TAMARAC FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

significant crack in dashboard where passenger airbag is located. started as a small crack but propagated to over 1 ft length within 48 hours. this appears to be a recurring issue for many acura tl 2004-2005 models (and possibly other years). fear is it could pose an airbag safety hazard by affecting the integrity and performance of the passenger airbag.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65575A

STRUCTURE

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65575A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

was driving in stop & go traffic and the check engine light went on. approx 50 miles later while driving at 55mph the check engine light started flashing and the engine started running very roughly. pulled off road and had car towed to dealership. dealership identified that the ignition coil had water on it which shorted it out. short also required replacement of one computer in the car. water was from blocked hose from area directly under windshield which had been blocked by debris. dealer advised that they had same problem come in a few weeks earlier. in that case, the ignition coil had burned into the engine head, requiring a replacement engine.

Reported in: BURLINGTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66285A

AIR BAGS

just noticed cracks in dashboard of 2005 acura tl. i figured maybe it was from the heat, with living in florida. went online to see if any others had complaints. noticed many complaints from 2004-2005 acura tl owners complaining of cracks in the same exact area as mine. there is one right above the air bag, which i believe could lead to a safety issue with the air bag. the other starts from the center console at the dash and is cracked all the way across the driver dash area and around that console. i called acura and they made a note, but just told me to check with the dealership for repair. i don't want to pay for something that appears to be a defect with the product.

Reported in: ST. AUGUSTINE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

STRUCTURE

Reported in: ST. AUGUSTINE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

STRUCTURE

factory dashboard developed a 12 inch crack over the passenger airbag at 5 years, 83,000 miles. crack appeared suddenly as opposed to a slow progression. not used any cleaning products but was exposed to heat and sun under normal conditions of south florida. car is not under factory warranty however acura dealership explained that they have observed this happening to other tls and the company was offering a "good will" where customers would pay between $250 and $500 for the replacement of the dashboard while acura headquarters would cover the rest. the actual amount to be paid by the owner is suggested by the dealership on behalf of the owner and the final amount is decided by acura headquarters. total cost of the job is approximately $1,700. acura accepted a good will for my vehicle in the amount of $250, which was my initial offer, and repaired the dash in 3 days while providing a loaner vehicle for the duration of the repair at no additional cost.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65525A

STRUCTURE

dashboard appears to be defective and cracked along the full right edge of the airbag compartment, which presents a potential safety hazard in the event the airbag is deployed or needs to deploy.

Reported in: BATON ROUGE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

STRUCTURE

2005 acura tl. large crack on dashboard on passenger's side. eventhough i noticed after 62k miles, will contact acura because this seems to be a recurrent problem with tls.

Reported in: WESTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66275A

STRUCTURE

2005 acura tl: the dashboard began cracking about a month ago over the instrument cluster and just yesterday it began cracking over the passenger side airbag. i believe this may pose a threat when the airbag is the deployed, because the crack may possibly rip the airbag. airbag systems are designed to open a specific way, but a crack may interfere with that. there are also several 100 other people on a vehicle forum that are having same exact problem. thank you for your time.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

2005 acura tl dash seems to be very defective. the crack occurred over a months time. the crack is from the passenger windshield straight down over the passenger airbag. estimated crack measures about 2cm wide. if you look at the crack and the other complaints regarding this we all have the same concern, which is the airbag. at some point the crack is going to continue to get larger, wider and will effect the passenger airbag if it is not directly affected now. i purchased this vehicle for my 16 year old daughter due to the safety it had such high ratings on. this crack would not be so much of a concern if located somewhere else on the dash, but again it is directly over the passenger airbag. if everyone else is having this crack in the exact same location, it is very concerning that something was not put together as it should be and it should be an obvious recall. we should not wait to see passengers getting killed due to malfunction airbags or due to the dash to fix this recall.

Reported in: MCDONOUGH GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

STRUCTURE

Reported in: MCDONOUGH GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

STRUCTURE

recently my 2005 acura tl has developed two cracks on the dashboard.

Reported in: DORAL FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

a crack appeared on the dash of my car around the outline of the passenger airbag. the entire dashboard has to be replaced.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65585A

STRUCTURE

i have 05 acura tl. my dashboard started to crack. it seems the airbag is going to pop out. i really worried about this. i also found out alot acura tl third generation r having the same problem. i hope acura can do a recall on their defective dash!

Reported in: MILFORD OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

my dash is cracking. i take care of my dash, keep it clean, garaged, etc. all of a sudden there are two long cracks in the middle of the dash and right above the instrument cluster on the dash. i checked around and it appears i am not the only one that has had this problem. the car is only 5 years old, and is considered a "luxury sport car." the reasons i am concerned is because airbags are located underneath the dash, could they one day deploy while driving? or not deploy at all when involved in an accident? also, this really devalues the car, and the approximate cost of repair is around $1700.

Reported in: ALBERTVILLE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

STRUCTURE

this is reference to my 2005 acura tl. i bought it brand new. two months ago a foot long crack appeared in the dash on 1 side of the passenger side air bag. three days later another foot long crack appeared on the other side of the air bag. i have tried to work with acura in getting this replaced due to the safety issue of the air bag but have only been offered a cost to me of $600 to do this. i do not feel that the air bag is safe at this point.

Reported in: PENSACOLA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66245A

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

i own a 2005 acura tl, and the dashboard, over the passenger airbag, is cracked. i contacted the dealership and spoke to a sales rep who advised that this is a problem in all of the "high temperature" areas of the u.s. and, acura knows that this is an issue, and they are willing to pay a percentage of the cost of replacement, so long as the vehicle fits the criteria. my vehicle has been very well maintained, and this is not a "cosmetic" issue. my primary concern is that the passenger side airbag may deploy while i'm driving, and potentially cause a crash. or, in the event that i am involved in the crash that the airbag may not work properly. i never imagined an issue like this would arise, and not be properly addressed by acura. i am very disappointed.

Reported in: BRANDON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

STRUCTURE

Reported in: BRANDON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. while driving the vehicle at any speed the contact noticed that the vehicle would suddenly stop accelerating without warning. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 101000 and the failure mileage was 161000.

Reported in: KINGSLAND GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66295A

STRUCTURE

i have an acura tl 2005 and the dash is cracking right at the air bag on the passengers side.

Reported in: ROCKWALL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66245A

STRUCTURE

dashboard developed several massive cracks overnight. one crack is 12" and is over the passenger side airbag.

Reported in: LAKE MARY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66285A

STRUCTURE

my 2005 acura tl dash has recently been cracking in numerous places. specifically in the area just over where the passenger airbag is deployed. i am concerned about the potential safety risk this poses. this issue is apparent in a number of 2004 and 2005 acura owners i have talked to.

Reported in: LUTZ FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66275A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

driving normal on the highway @ ~65mph, transmission begins to slip and then suffers from a lose of all acceleration power, car acts like it is in neutral. could have been in an accident if it happened while merging onto the highway.

Reported in: HENDERSON CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

POWER TRAIN

i recently purchased a 2005 acura tl from the original owner and have noticed a front end vibration when driving on the hwy between 65-80 mph. the original owner put on the vehicle new tires and new brakes at 62,000 miles. i just put on new rotors and i even had a high speed wheel balance on all tires when i started to feel the vibration at 62,500 miles. when the vibration starts i call feel it in the steering wheel, brake and gas pedals and heavy in the front end. once i start to slow down, the vibration will stop.

Reported in: EAST BRUNSWICK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

WHEELS

i have a major safety concern with my 2005 acura tl. in april, 2010, the acura dealer replaced broken compliance bushings during a routine service (82,000 miles). after the service, i immediately noticed my car felt unsafe to drive and had a very rough ride. after numerous dealer visits, they replaced the rear strut assembly. none of this improved the handling or ride. at this time, the dealer stated i had the wrong tires and needed to replace them with original equipment michelin pilot mxm4 tires. i had nearly new michelin pilot sport a/s plus tires and not experienced a problem prior to the replacement of the bushings. i checked at costco, where i purchased the tires, and they indicated that michelin pilot sport plus tires were an acceptable upgrade for my vehicle. the owners manual does not mention that the acura suspension requires tires only purchased at the dealer. on nov. 8, 2010, during a routine service visit, the dealer noted fingernail size chunks of rubber pealing off my 2 front tires. they recommended i immediately change them since they were unsafe. costco agreed to prorate and replace them with the dealer recommended tire. i notified the dealer of the purchase and then was told that michelin made special tires only available at the acura dealer. until today, the dealer never stated that michelin pilot mxm4 tires manufactured especially for acura were the only tires that would work with the acura suspension. i have several problems with this. nowhere does it say you must buy replacement tires from the dealer to have a safe car. acura should not sell a car that can be safely driven with tires only purchased from them. i am very concerned that had i not taken the car in for service, i may have had a major tire failure causing serious injury or death. i am requesting that the ntsb investigate this issue and determine if other acura drivers are at risk due to the purchase of tires from anyone other than the acura dealer. updated 01/20/11 *bf

Reported in: UPLAND CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66265A

TIRES

Reported in: UPLAND CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66265A

STRUCTURE

cracked dashboard in several areas, including immediately over the location of the airbag.

Reported in: MIAMI LAKES FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

STRUCTURE

i contacted acura�s corporate office regarding 3 large cracks that appeared on my acura tl 2005 dashboard. i spoke with two representatives, who denied any knowledge of this problem occurring with other acura owners. during our conversation, i told the representatives that i had done some research regarding this problem and discovered that several thousand complaints have been forwarded to the office of defect investigation along with a facebook page with other dissatisfied customers. the representatives seemed unaware of the �split dash� product defect, which i found unbelievable. acura dealerships in my area were aware of the problem and i�m sure that the corporate office was notified by them when all of these complaints came in. the fact that the representatives would deny any knowledge of this issue was a blatant lie. i was told to bring my vehicle to the nearest acura dealership, where they would take pictures of the dashboard (see enclosed pictures). while driving to the dealership, i noticed that my airbag light was now lit. the dealership took pictures of the 3 large cracks and lit airbag light and told me he would get back in touch with me once acura responded to him. after a few days, the dealership called to say acura was going to make a �good will� gesture and only charge me 50% of the cost to replace it, since the warranty for the dashboard had expired. my cost would be between $900 to $1000. i was appalled that acura would even consider having a customer pay for a defective part that was manufactured by the company. it is obvious that this is a major safety concern, especially now that the airbag light is lit. it is reasonable to believe that cracks that develop where the passenger air bag is supposed to deploy have the potential to affect the deployment of this safety equipment in case of an accident and, therefore, should be considered a safety hazard.

Reported in: WELLINGTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66265A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: WELLINGTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66265A

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i have noticed for the past 2 weeks that my left side headlight on my 2005 acura rl works intermittently. once i hit a bump it goes out completely until i turn off the car and restart. as of today 1/01/2011 it has been out for 2 days. i will be taking it in to have the dealer give me a deep pocket massage(quote). i can not continue to drive with one headlight. unless acura accepts responsibility for the manufacture defect i will have to pay. please review all other complaints and understand that this is not a cheap fix. thank you.

Reported in: GERMANTOWN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66285A

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

i have a 2005 acura tl that has several cracks across the passenger airbag. when i noticed this problem earlier this year i searched google for the problem and found some very displeasing news that this has happened to a lot of other acura owners and honda/acura does not seem to care. for a luxury sports car with the luxury price that we all paid this is unacceptable. i love my car but this has devalued my car. the question is would i ever buy another acura since they don't seem to care. *ln

Reported in: MONTGOMERY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66245A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

several cracks in my dashon the drivers side and passenger side. i am concerned about my air bags ejecting prematurely and causing an injury to me or my passenger.

Reported in: ALEXANDER CITY AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

STRUCTURE

dashboard in 2005 acura tl cracked in several places. the right side of the dashboard houses the passenger air bag.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66265A

STRUCTURE

i own an 2005 acura tl bought 2 years ago from an acura dealer,like a year ago the dashboard started to crack now it has cracks all over including around the passenger airbag im concerned this could make the airbag deploy incorrectly,i called acura and told them my concerned but they don't share my opinion the only they could offer me its a 'goodwill' 40% discount on the part not the labor leaving me $1643 to pay for probably the same dashboard that its going to last me another 3 years.

Reported in: PR PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

STRUCTURE

i own a 2005 acura tl , which i happen to pay large amounts of money for this "luxury" car. literally over night my cars front dash board had cracked. its now has two large cracks on the front dash that are not surface cracks they actually are complete cracks through the dash from the very front,windshield, all the way to the other side,wood grain . one crack that happen to be very close to being on top of the front passenger side airbag. i have not been involved in any automobile accidents within a year, and the one i was involved in over a year ago was a minor fender bender. i have done research and thousands of acura tl owners have the same complaints and occurrences that only have gotten worse resulting in several more cracks to appear within a couple days to a month which concerns me. i am in fear these cracks and possible future cracks could result in my airbag sensors abilities to function correctly, which could lead to spontaneous release of them,.

Reported in: MURFREESBORO TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66265A

CHILD SEAT

1. this 2005 acura tl has been taken care of by the dealership for every major and non major fix, including paying the outrageous $125 for oil changes. just after my warranty expired the dashboard began to crack around the passenger side air bag. i am worried that my dashboard and airbag plate are not safe to drive with. currently there are 6-7 cracks roughly 8"-16" long. acura told me there is nothing they can do except charge me $1500 to replace the dash.

Reported in: PRIOR LAKE MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

i own a acura tl 2005 which i bought in nov 2009 and last summer my cars dashboard developed multiple cracks. now i am afraid if this will have effect on my airbags, i am noticing my cars audio already making some buzzing noise after the cracks. please take necessary action on acura and make them replace these dashboards, this being a luxury model they should atleast not put in cheap material.

Reported in: MALVERN PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

dashboard on my 2005 acura tl is cracked really bad. it is a garage kept car. i am afraid the airbag will deploy. apparently after doing research on the internet a ton of people with the same make and model are having this issue. please help!

Reported in: MOBILE AL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign id number: 08v091000, steering: hydraulic power assists: hose, piping, and connections repair was performed; however, after the hose was replaced the power steering pump failed. the dealer stated that there were no recalls or warranties on the pump. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 56,000.

Reported in: COLLEGE PARK GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66265A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the dash came with a crack on the dash on the passenger side and in front of the center speaker. i seen this happened to other tl the dash starts cracking from 5 to 6 year of manufacture. the the material used in the making is not resistant due to its design.

Reported in: NAGUABO PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the dash came with a crack on the dash on the passenger side and in front of the center speaker. i have seen this happened to other tl's where the dash starts cracking from 5 to 6 year of manufacture. the material used in the making is not resistant due to its design.

Reported in: TRUJILLO PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

STRUCTURE

tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact noticed that there was a crack on the passenger side dashboard near the air bag and he was concerned that it would deploy without warning. the dealer did not offer any assistance. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileage was 170,000. updated 07/08/11*lj updated 07/20/11

Reported in: FERNADINA BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66275A

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

2 large cracks in dashboard directly over passenger airbag. car is 6 years old and garage kept. has only 46,000 miles. acura builds airbag into the dash and that's exactly where the cracks are forming. airbag light goes on and off. worried that airbag can not possibly function as intended with these cracks. dangerous and based on the number of complains acura knows about it and won't do anything. at the very least they are using poor quality materials in their "luxury" cars.

Reported in: TALLAHASSEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66285A

STRUCTURE

Reported in: TALLAHASSEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66285A

STRUCTURE

2005, 78,000 acura tl (garage kept) cracks on dash above the instrument cluster and passenger side in middle. these cracks start from the window and end on the glove box and instrument cluster. what will happen when air bag deploys? i am afraid of when the air bag deploys that the dash will separate into several shards of plastic and imbed in face, upper-body of driver and passenger. worst-case scenario is that the air bag will be defected, as the dash-console structure has been compromised. i have read numerous complaints and viewed pictures of the exact same defect online. what will it take acura to recognize that there is a problem with this dash does someone have to be hurt or worse die?

Reported in: MULBERRY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66285A

STRUCTURE

i own a 2005 acura tl with a cracked dashboard. it appears that the dashboard has become brittle and is cracking near the airbag location. i fear this could lead to a problem with either airbag deployment or shards of dashboard being hurled in the event of deployment. this issue seems to be affecting almost every 04-05 acura tl owner. yet acura refuses to correct the problem. it's only solution is to charge owners $2,000 to replace the dash. as a side note, my car has always been parked indoors at home or in covered parking at my work. i avoid it being out in the sun and on the few times i have had to park in the sun i use a reflective sun shade and vent windows.

Reported in: KELLER TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

i have a 2005 acura tl, and the dash has cracked in multiple places, including areas around the airbag. this concerns me for my safety and i know this is a well known issue with no solution as of yet. i don't see how there hasn't been a recall on a part that is known to be defective and also very dangerous if the airbags ever deployed...

Reported in: ST. PETERSBURG FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

2005 acura tl rack and pinion leaking at 72 k miles. steering fluid has to be refilled every few days. this is a safety issue because the car could loose steering control anytime.

Reported in: NEW JERSEY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66285A

AIR BAGS

over a 24 hour period the a crack running the full width of the dash appeared immediately above the passenger side air bag. this has caused the airbag light to begin going on and off while driving. i do not know if the airbag is functioning properly. in the event of an accident it may mean that the airbag will not deploy or deploy correctly, or it may mean that the airbag deploys when it should not. it will also mean that shards of plastic from the dash will fly around the cabin causing additional and unnecessary injury to occupants. i will no longer allow passengers in my car for fear of the injury this may cause them. this is a well-known and well-documented problem with the 2005 tl. acura corrected the problem with subsequent models and has replaced the dash for many of those who complained, labeling it "goodwill", but they have not elected to correct the problem on all and do not deal with it consistently. please have acura issue a recall before someone is seriously hurt or killed because of this.

Reported in: VICKSBURG MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

STRUCTURE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that there was a crack, two feet long, in the dashboard directly over the passenger side air bag. as a result, the air bag light would intermittently illuminate. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the crack would not cause any issues. the manufacturer stated that the dashboard was not covered under warranty. the failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 57,000. the vin was not available.

Reported in: METAIRIE LA || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the dashboard in my 2005 acura tl has suddenly begun developing bad cracks. the most concerning crack is on the passenger side leading from the front window toward the passenger compartment. the crack is forming around the outline of the passenger airbag. i am concerned this is a safety issue. will the airbag deploy properly when needed or will it deploy prematurely? the cracks are unsightly and seem unlikely with the age of the vehicle. but the most significant concern is the safety of the crack around the airbag on the passenger side.

Reported in: WOODSTOCK GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

STRUCTURE

my 2005 acura tl is experiencing extreme cracking in the dash. the cracks are criss crossing over my passengers side airbag. i am afraid that the airbag will not work, prematurely deploy, or send bits and pieces of my dash flying at me if it did deploy correctly during a crash. this is a huge safety concern for me everytime i start my car and drive an hour to work and back each day.

Reported in: LAWTON OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65565A

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Reported in: LAWTON OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65565A

AIR BAGS

4 days ago, i noticed a small crack appearing along the passenger airbag and now, the crack has gotten worse. it as grown to circle around along the airbag.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65515A

STRUCTURE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated there was a crack in the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle. the dealer stated in order to repair the failure, the dashboard assembly had to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 94,900 and the current mileage was 95,000.

Reported in: LOUIEVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66275A

STRUCTURE

2005 acura tl base navigation dashboard cracking on passenger side and in speaker area. car has 88000 miles on it and this is not the quality i expect from acura being a loyal customer for years. possible safety hazard to passenger if airbag were to deploy.

Reported in: CRESTVIEW FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

i have a 2005 acura tl, and the dash has cracked in multiple places, including areas around the airbag. this concerns me for my safety and i know this is a well known issue with no solution as of yet. i dont see how there hasnt been a recall on a part that is known to be defective and also very dangerous if the airbags ever deployed...

Reported in: NAPLES FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

STRUCTURE

2005 acura tl. consumer writes in regards to dashboard split repairs *tgw the consumer stated there are seven jagged cracks; starting with the most severe which are over the passenger airbag and ending at the instrument panel. *jb

Reported in: PALM COAST FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66235A

STRUCTURE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that the dashboard was fractured and the airbag warning light was illuminated. the dealer and manufacturer were contacted but provided no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure was mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 60,100.

Reported in: CANTON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66215A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: CANTON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66215A

STRUCTURE

crack started on passenger airbag in the dashboard. now it has spread all throughout the dash and i am concerned with the safety of the car due to the cracks which have formed along the airbag. have done research and it seems that it is a fairly common problem among this model car.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. while parked the contact noticed a large fracture on the dashboard which started near the windshield and went through the air bag compartment, down to the glove compartment. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated that the dashboard would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Reported in: NOLENVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

AIR BAGS

i rear ended someone while driving on a busy southern california freeway. the car in front of me had slowed down after noticing that the person in front of her had slammed on her brakes. i was traveling at least 40 mph and did not notice the car in front had slowed down/stopped and i rear-ended her. her car had a lot of rear bumper damage. my car sustained the brunt of the force and was damaged in the front. no one was hurt, but my husband was in the passenger seat, while my 2 year old was in his car seat in the back. my airbags did not deploy, despite the fact that it was a frontal collision with extensive damage to the front. this accident, thankfully, was not fatal, however could easily have been. this happened on a very busy freeway with cars traveling at least 65 mph. it also happened almost immediately after a slight turn in the freeway, making it difficult for cars to notice an accident in time to stop. my car could have easily been hit from behind almost immediately after the collision. i don't feel safe driving it anymore (even after it's fixed) because i view that car as a loaded gun and i'm playing russian roulette. it's my primary mode of transportation and we use this car for any traveling we do. my son is mostly in my car (school, etc.). i wanted to report this so that this does not happen to others and, god forbid, be fatal. please investigate these incidences so no unnecessary consequences occur as a result of faulty airbags.

Reported in: TOLUCA TERRACE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 19UUA66215A

STRUCTURE

my dashboard started to crash all over a few months ago. i'm using a shade, and use protection often and the problem is getting worst. i think that the dash board was poorly made. i'm very upset because i spend alot of money on this car.

Reported in: APOPKA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 124177948

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated and that the vehicle would not shift into any gear. in addition, the vehicle was resistant to acceleration attempts. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who advised the contact to replace the transmission. the manufacturer informed the contact that her warranty did not cover the failure and offered no further assistance. no repairs were performed. the current and failure mileages were 76,000.

Reported in: LONG VIEW WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66295A

STRUCTURE

dashboard has several cracks in about 9 different places. car is garage kept and acura has offered a goodwill offer which is minimal in the cost to have the dashboard replaced. this leads to safety concerns with the passenger airbags. *kb

Reported in: TOMBALL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66285A

STRUCTURE

i have cracks all over my dashboard. acura does not seem to care about the issue. there are many many acura tl owners out there having the same issue with the crack dash boad.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

STRUCTURE

my dashboard is crack right through the passenger airbag. if it deploys, i'm worried that pieces from the dashboard will injure somebody.

Reported in: GARNER NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66235A

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

my fuel pump is knocking, shaking, causing my car to cut off, and causing the vhs light to come on which is a signal that my brakes are being effected. the staff at carland acura played games with me on the phone when i told them there was a recall regarding this problem. they kept putting me on hold and transferring be from one department to another. the manager, [xxx], argued with me stating that their was no recall on the fuel pump/fuel system because he had already researched it. can someone help me with getting my car repaired. i have small children that i have to transport in my vehicle. can someone make a dealership, acura, or honda accountable for my vehicle so that i can travel safely. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Reported in: LOGANVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66235A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: LOGANVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66235A

STRUCTURE

i own a 2005 acura tl and noticed a small crack in my dashboard about eight months ago. i took it to the dealership because my airbag light was on and they told me it was just a cosmetic defect and there was nothing they could do about it. now over the past month there are cracks everywhere and acura still won't help because it's not under warranty. i am very concerned because i'm not sure if my airbags will work if needed and i'm also concerned that they could possibly deploy while i'm driving. this is a safety issue because i'm not protected from an accident and this defect could also cause an accident, causing serious harm to me and my family. *kb

Reported in: LISLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66295A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: LISLE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66295A

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that there was a crack on the dashboard where the passenger side air bag was located. the contact expressed concern that the air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash. in addition, the air bag warning light illuminated. the dealer advised the contact not to be alarmed and that the air bag would deploy in the event of a crash. the manufacturer was aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. no repairs were performed. the approximate failure mileages were 85,000 and the current mileages were 102,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: KELLER TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that the dashboard was cracked entirely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. the dealer also advised that they would not notify the manufacturer to get a good will favor to repair the failure. the manufacturer was notified by the contact who advised that the dashboard was not a defect and that the repairs would be at the owners expense. the failure mileage was 97,000.

Reported in: JONESBORO GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

engine noise: a vibration and low buzzing sound in 5th gear caused by normal engine vibration at around 1,500 rpm, requiring a vibration damper near the rear motor mount. also causing vibration on steering wheel at normal highways speed limits. and causing tires to cup and get bald. very dangerous to drive on freeway causing steering to be very erratic due to vibration from front and rear broken engine mounts. check-engine light: the check engine light may illuminate and a trouble code for the coolant sensor may be stored, but the problem is most likely a software glitch in the engine control module brakes: brake pedal may feel spongy or have excessive travel due to air in the brake lines requiring replacement of the vsa modulator. (2004-06) total repair cost so far... item name repair cost a/c compressor $1,320 alternator $780 automatic transmission or transaxle $3,460 brakes $1,320 exhaust system $890 radiator $920 shocks and/or struts $3,200 timing chain or belt $1,050.

Reported in: TRACY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66275A

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: TRACY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66275A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Reported in: TRACY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66275A

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: TRACY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66275A

STRUCTURE

my acura 2005 tl formed giant cracks in the dashboard overnight. i am worried about the safety of the airbags due to these cracks, my research has shown that others have experienced this same problem and that the cracks only get worse and appear above the passenger side airbag if the dash is not replaced. please see the facebook page devoted to this problem (photos included): https://www.facebook.com/acuratldefectivedash?sk=wall&filter=1 acura is not recognizing this a potential safety defect. i think they need to take responsibility for this defect and make an official recall and replace this for free. if anything happens to any of my passengers due to the cracks in my dashboard i am holding acura responsible for their care.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that the dashboard was cracked between the driver and passenger sides. the contact also stated that the dashboard region surrounding the front passenger air bag was severely cracked. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but no assistance was provided. the contact was informed that the failure occurred due to heat exposure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66215A

AIR BAGS

driving down the highway on my way home from work on 01/14/2012 and the passenger side curtain airbags deployed. have seen several other reports of this happening. i just thank god my 11 month old wasn't sitting in her car seat in the backseat.

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

like others here my airbag in the passenger dash is cracked in a ring and i fear the airbag will malfunction, in addition if it doesn't malfunction, and deploys the plastic will be propelled with great force by the deplosion of airbag causing serious injury. i survived the failed transmissions, with numerous lock ups at highway speeds that caused a crash with injuries. i don't understand why acura and honda have not taken these warnings seriously, its obvious the safety risk, please stop playing with our lives and fix this problem. i also have a whine in my steering and replaced the power steering pump completely, it stills whines and is now leaking steering fluid and fumes coming into car and my wiper water quit spraying on my windshield. this is too much for a higher model car that cost a lot of money. oh and i have replaced my tires so many times due to the treat wearing off like every 20k miles!

Reported in: HERNANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

Reported in: HERNANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: HERNANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact was driving 65 mph when he noticed that the dashboard was cracked. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 19,000.

Reported in: TOMBALL TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

STRUCTURE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that the dashboard material was severely cracked at the windshield area and the passenger side air bag. the dealer was contacted and advised that they would contact the manufacturer for further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 70,000. updated 03/16/12*lj

Reported in: HONOLULU HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

STRUCTURE

my 2005 acura tl has multiple cracks on the dashboard. in addition to the fact that it is extremely unsightly, i am concerned about what effect this will have if the airbags ever deploy. when i did a search on the internet, i found that this seems to be a fairly common problem for the '04 - '05 years, particularly in southern states.

Reported in: HOBE SOUIND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. while parked, the contact noticed large cracks along the passenger's side dashboard where the air bag was located. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66215A

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stopped accelerating. the vehicle was towed to an independent transmission shop and the contact was informed that the torque converter failed and the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 62,000.

Reported in: PANAMA CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66215A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the hands free link (hfl) modules have been failing resulting in a 200ma current drain. this results in the module shorting out and may subsequently result in a fire. i discovered this as a result of the battery draining to 5 volts overnight as well as a much high than normal temperature of the plastic cover under the hfl module. i removed the module according to acura service bulletin 05-020 dated september 23, 2005.

Reported in: NOVI MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

multiple cracks in dashboard. started small in length on passenger side of dash but now have extened and taken over the entire dashboard area. also, the airbag light, both main and passenger, turn on and off intermittently.

Reported in: TAMARAC FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

paying the money for a luxury car would make you think you were buying a quality product. unfortunately, after only 7 years of owning my car, there are 2 huge cracks in my dashboard with one of them being right along the outline of my airbag. i am hoping this crack does not affect the performance of my airbag if ever needed, but i guess i won't find out unless it is deployed and the rest of my dashboard shatters into pieces probably causing another injury!

Reported in: PLANTATION FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66265A

STRUCTURE

multiple cracks in dashboard. started small in length on driver side and have now extended to the front of the dash board and length wise between the cracks. cracks have now appeared on passenger side of dash and run the entire width of the dash over the passenger side air bag. not only cosmetically ugly but suspect it is possibly a safety issue with air bags.

Reported in: KAILUA HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66275A

STRUCTURE

i have multiple cracks along my dashboard from the windshield down to the airbag, across the airbag, and across the steering column. the dealer refuses to replace since the car is no longer under warranty. this is obviously a mfg defect. i have parked next to the same model car and noticed the same cracks in the same error as well as researched online and discovered most 2004-2005 tl owners have the same issue. the dashboard should be recalled. *jb

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

got in car and noticed cracks in passenger side of the dash board. cracked around passenger side airbag and cracked from speaker in dash to windshield.

Reported in: CHAPIN SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

STRUCTURE

there are two very large cracks on the passenger side dashboard that seemingly appeared overnight. specifically, the cracks that run through the area where the passenger airbag is located. *js

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66245A

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that while driving 3 mph, the vehicle stopped moving although the engine was still running. the traction control lights illuminated at the time of the failure. the vehicle then reset and was able to be driven. the vehicle was taken to a personal mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was told that the vehicle had initiated in open loop mode, causing the vehicle not to respond to the throttle. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 136,800.

Reported in: WOODSTOCK GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

AIR BAGS

dashboard cracks -noticed small crack in my 2005 tl dashboard over the passenger airbag in may 2012. overnight it grew from front to back. my car is garaged. contacted my service advisor by phone and he stated it was cosmetic and due to high heat and high mileage. i stated car was garaged and i owned other cars that were as old and never experience this. he told me cost was $1850 to replace. he said he'd send the complaint to corporate and get back to me. he came back to me and said acura would pay 75% of cost since i was a good customer. i said that was not acceptable and i would like to talk to regional manager. he said he'd take the request further. in the meantime i noticed another crack. a week later i got a call stating acura would pay 85% and i'd pay $247 plus tax. i was concerned that the airbag could malfunction and not deploy when in an accident or deploy for no reason. i decided to pay the $247. dealer stated he would give me a loaner car. before i brought the car in for repair i noticed two more cracks. my concern is safety for me and my passengers and i did not feel safe with dashboard cracks. this was a design flaw or material defect and acura should recall to satisfy customers. too many others with same problem and this is a luxury car. acura knows it's an issue otherwise they wouldn't have agreed to pay $85%.

Reported in: WEST PALM BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66215A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: WEST PALM BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66215A

STRUCTURE

i own a 2005 acura tl and purchased it new. i enjoy the car, however, noticed a crack that formed directly over the passenger's side airbag impression on the dashboard in august of 2011. the car had approximately 75,000 miles on it at the time, and has always been garage kept. i now have 83,000 miles on the vehicle, and the original crack that formed has now grown vertically from where the dash connects to the windshield all the way down to the glove box access. additionally, several other cracks have formed around the passenger's side airbag impression on the dash, and most recently, i have a crack that formed on the driver's side of the dash. i have owned three other honda/acura products, and have never experienced this issue before. i have contacted the dealer several times, and right now am in the process of having a regional manager review my case. even before hearing back from the regional manager, the dealer has already informed me that some "capital participation" will be required from me, and that the dashboard costs $1,850 not including tax. i am waiting to hear back what they will do for me, but based upon other comments from other tl owners i have seen on-line, i am not overly optimistic. obviously aesthetics are a factor in this case, but more importantly, i am worried about safety of any passenger that may be riding in my car.

Reported in: PALM CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

dashboard is cracking where the side passenger airbag deploys and other areas on dashboard, i'm concern that if in time the dashboard will continue to crack if the airbag will deploy and hurt my passengers.

Reported in: MONTEREY PARK CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66245A

AIR BAGS

i noticed a small crack on the passenger side airbag now it has spread across my whole dashboard there are many cracks.

Reported in: GOOSE CREEK SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66285A

STRUCTURE

i noticed a small crack on the passenger side airbag now it has spread across my whole dashboard there are many cracks.

Reported in: GOOSE CREEK SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66285A

STRUCTURE

why all acura tl 2005 , dashboards are cracking . my 2005 acura tl dashboard is cracking every day and i've seen plenty of acura tl with the same problem . so my question is why is there no recall on these car , why should i have to pay to replace this dashboard . can someone tell me what to do ???

Reported in: PEMBROKE PINES FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

driving on highway and gas pedal failed to operate proper....after slowing down to about 20 mph it started up again and i regained the speed of about 60. then in about 2 miles it happened again, i got off the highway and took to the closest acura dealer. they replaced the app sensor and noted "pedal position sensor failure" the pedal position sensor was replaced. this happened on june 5, 2012, then on september 3, 2012 i was parking in our office parking lot and the gas petal accelerated as i was putting the gear shift in the park position. i accelerated so fast i hit the concrete stop took off airborne went over the embankment and down to the street below. needless to say the car entire front end was wrecked. the seat belt did indeed save me from more serious injury than i did received.

Reported in: SANFORD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66285A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: SANFORD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66285A

AIR BAGS

the dashboard has cracked with cracks all over. foot long crack on the right of the air bag area and small crack at the center front speaker. the airbag area is covered with long cracks from the dashboard to the windshield. there has been no accident of any kind, but the dashboard has a look of long cracks all throughout. there are many documented acura tl's with this very same cracking pattern on facebook as well as acurazine community. this seems to be a defect in the build and should be covered by the manufacturer as a recall!

Reported in: WEST PALM BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

Reported in: WEST PALM BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

cracks have developed in dashboard of 2005 acura tl. located along edge of passenger side airbag (outlining right side of airbag) and above steering column. concerned that passenger airbag will not deploy, or will cause personal injury in the event it does deploy. garage kept, apx 98k miles when first crack appeared.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

cracks appear on dashboard above driver side and passenger side airbag. acura client relations claims this is a cosmetic issue. i have researched this as an on-going issue since 2009. i believe this is a defective part on the vehicle. quote to fix this "blemish" is over 2k. acura will only pay 50% i must pay the other $1000. i believe acura should have this replaced. airbag light turns on and off. hoping this has nothing to do with the crack in the dashboard. something needs to be done.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

i have a 2005 acura tl and yesterday i noticed a crack in the dashboard on the passenger side. i googled it and discovered several people having the same issue. someone posted a link to this site so here i am. can we get this recalled please? it's not very attractive. for the price i paid for this car i shouldn't have to worry about this happening.

Reported in: LAKE CHARLES LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66235A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

accelerator position sensor (ap sensor) suffered a sudden and catastrophic failure as i was merging onto a highway. this caused the car to lose all propulsion, as the engine failed to accelerate and immediately went to idle. it could have caused me to have an accident and/or get rear ended, as i was trying to merge into rapidly moving traffic on the highway. my engine check light and vehicle stability assist warning lights came on immediately, and the transmission bucked as it tried to ascertain what gear it was supposed to be in. fortunately, there was enough room to coast off the road. there was no prior warning whatsoever that anything was wrong. the vehicle was purchased new and dealer maintained.

Reported in: NORTH POTOMAC MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66295A

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. the contact was able to merge to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. the vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's destination and was later taken to a private mechanic, where it was confirmed that the fuel pump failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v097000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the failure mileage was 190,000 and the current mileage was 200,000.

Reported in: LOGANVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66235A

STRUCTURE:BODY

the dash on my 2005 acura tl started cracking very severely-i currently have 4 sizeable cracks. i have never seen this on a car prior in my 25 years of owning them. i fear for my safety as i wonder how these cracks impact my air bags.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

STRUCTURE

the dash on my 2005 acura tl started cracking very severely-i currently have a sizeable crack on the seam of my passenger side airbag. i have never seen this on a car. i fear for my safety as i wonder how these cracks impact my air bags.

Reported in: LONG BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

multiple cracks large and small suddenly appeared in the dashboard. the affected parts section would not allow me to enter dashboard as the issue, therefore i put body.

Reported in: CLAYTON LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66245A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2005 acura tl. consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake malfunction. *smd the consumer stated his wife to the vehicle to the dealer, to determine why it would suddenly brake on its own and loose power while driving in city traffic. the vehicle shuddered, braked harshly and the throttle response was nearly non-existent. the technicians at the dealer, ran a diagnostic test on the vehicle and decided to replace a brake switch. while returning from the dealer, the vsa light once again activated in the same manner as before. the vehicle was returned to the dealer, where they drove it for a while, but they were not able to duplicate the problem.

Reported in: ALOHA OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66265A

STRUCTURE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that the dashboard exhibited hairline fractures that began at the windshield and extended to the air bag and glove compartment area. the dealer advised the contact that the dashboard needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 142,000.

Reported in: CANDLER FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

STRUCTURE

crack appeared in dashboard on passenger side of vehicle over the air bag area. there was no collision. had just had car in for oil change. noticed this the next day. when we went in to complain, we were told this was a known problem and there was no recourse. except we could pay for new dashboard for $1800, not really acceptable since we have done all maintenance on this vehicle. apparently acura was aware of this problem and didn't care.

Reported in: OCALA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the engine stalled and restarted a few moments later. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the fuel pump fuse was replaced. in addition, the electrical fuse box was replaced by the dealer. after the repair was performed, smoke emitted from the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for the second time where the wiring harness was replaced. there were two recalls under nhtsa campaign id numbers 07v097000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 05v132000 (electrical system) however, the contact's the vin was not included in either recalls. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

Reported in: YONKERS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66245A

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: YONKERS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66245A

STRUCTURE

there were two hairline cracks on my dashboard when i purchased my car about a year ago. over the winter months the cracks seemed to spread. i'm afraid that the cracks around the passenger airbag could cause injury if the airbag ever detonated as the airbag would likely malfunction. i've noticed this is a common problem in 2005 acura tls and find it annoying that acura won't claim responsibility. i've never seen anything like this in a car... is this a safety issue? does anyone know for sure that the airbag will work properly in a time of need?

Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

CHILD SEAT

baby trend, inc. expedition elx travel system. model: tj93412. manufactured in: 06 24 2012 hh, lot & qty no: 31810809, ser#: cs 413181tj000809. one or both of the plastic locking paws that lock the seat to the base, have a tendency to stay in the retracted position once the seat is removed from the base. the paws are designed to retract when the handle is pulled, releasing the car seat from the base. the problem is easily corrected by taking your finger and pulling the paw out of the retracted position, prior to putting the seat in the base. if this problem goes unnoticed the seat would not be properly locked into the base.

Reported in: ZEBULON NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66295A

AIR BAGS

my dashboard recently developed a crack about 6 inches in length on the passenger side dashboard where the airbag is located. i have read where multiple incidences like mine have been recorded for this vehicle & acura apparently is not accepting responsibility for the obvious defect in this model.

Reported in: HASLET TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66215A

STRUCTURE

Reported in: HASLET TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66215A

AIR BAGS

i didn't have an incident but my dashboard is cracked everywhere including where the passenger and driver airbags are located. acura claims wear and tear because i live in south florida and refuses to fix this even though this is supposedly a luxury car and no other cars in south florida have this issue, plus my car is garage kept. this is a very dangerous issue and apparently 1000s of acura tl owners from 2004 have the same problem. these need to be repaired or the cars taken off the roads.

Reported in: LOXAHATCHEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

STRUCTURE

Reported in: LOXAHATCHEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

> on thursday 07/04/13 my transmission gave in. i was on the freeway when the car lost power and the transmission would not connect. there was no car behind me otherwise there would have been a major crash. there was no signal or check engine light that came up.the car has 80 k miles on it. this car has been maintained by the local honda dealer for every thing including oil changes etc. the car per the dealer was deamed un drivable and unsafe to drive. > this car was manufactured in 2005. purchase date 11/14/05. i understand that there was a recall in 2003 and 2004 for similar issue. the car is currently at the honda dealership in fremont. autonation honda. for me the issue is about me and my family saftey. in the car was my 5 year old son. >

Reported in: FREMONT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66235A

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: FREMONT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66235A

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the transmission would have to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

Reported in: WEST PALM BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66275A

STRUCTURE

cracked dash board right over the passenger side air bag. very unacceptable for this type of car and a huge safety concern.

Reported in: FOLKSTON GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

cracked dash board right over the passenger side air bag. very unacceptable for this type of car and a huge safety concern.

Reported in: FOLKSTON GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

about 9 months ago a small crack appeared in the dashboard of my '05 acura tl. the dash continued to split to over a foot in length. within a month of the first crack, a second one appeared and grew to match the same length. these cracks outline the front passenger airbag. what affect does this have on the security of the airbag? i'm concerned that a passenger in the front seat is endangered as the structure is compromised? i've researched this online and there are plenty of tl owners complaining about the same issue. it's found predominately in the 2004 - 2007 models. i've read that acura has admitted an "issue" with the dash, but wants the owners to pay for repairs. the costs range from $2000 - $3000 per car. i'm the original owner of this vehicle. it was purchased in september 2005 and is out of warranty. my tl currently has 66849 miles on it. i'd like to receive some assistance with this issue. thank you.

Reported in: METAIRIE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: METAIRIE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

STRUCTURE

there are several cracking on the dashboard. the crack right on the edge of the passenger airbag to all the way to windshield and another crack about 3 inches right of center speaker, above steering wheel another crack about 4 inches. please is it recall for acura tl 2005?

Reported in: STERLING VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65525A

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that there were two cracks on the dashboard near the passenger and driver's side air bag housing. in addition, a four inch crack was in the center of the dashboard. the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently whenever the contact was driving. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

Reported in: ALLAN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate as the vsa warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure continued to recur intermittently. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. *jb

Reported in: HAWTHORNE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that the air bag and engine warning lights were illuminated. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

ENGINE

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

STRUCTURE

it has come to my attention that a large number of 2004-2008 acura tl owners have found themselves having to take their cars in to their local dealerships because of a split dashboard problem in their cars, including myself. although some dashes have been replaced under warranty, in most cases, the dash cracks just as the warranty ends. in some cases, dealers will do a good will repair, recognizing it is a defective part, however, some dealerships, are not willing to replace the part and want to charge for replacing the defective dash.this is a safety concern due to the srs airbag is located underneath the dashboard itself, and could possibly deploy at anytime.

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66215A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: SAN DIEGO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66215A

AIR BAGS

vehicle dash cover has large cracks running from defrost outlets aft to rear edge of dash cover, paticularly in the vicinity of the passenger air bag. passenger air bag is potentially exposed to uv damage and other contamination effecting deployment reliability. *js

Reported in: KANNAPOLIS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

STRUCTURE

Reported in: KANNAPOLIS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

AIR BAGS

air bag dash warning light illuminates when front passenger seat occupied. *js

Reported in: KANNAPOLIS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

SEAT BELTS

air bag dash warning light illuminates when front passenger seat occupied. *js

Reported in: KANNAPOLIS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

STRUCTURE

the dash on my 2005 acura tl has started to crack and i am afraid it getting too close to where the passenger side airbag deploys. there are numerous complaint about the dash cracking online. this to me see like a major concern god forbid if i am in a wreck with a passenger. i went to my local dealership and they rejected the claim to fix this problem which is very upsetting since is either garaged or parked in the shade and this still happened.

Reported in: RICHMOND TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that the dashboard was cracked near the air bag area. the contact was concerned of possible erroneous air bag deployment. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 74,000.

Reported in: BARBERTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66285A

AIR BAGS

my cars dashboard started cracking from the windshield to the front of the dashboard on the passenger side. the crack goes down the side of where the airbag deploys. now my dashboard is riddled with cracks and acura states that it is environmental and i should not fear the airbag deploying due to the cracks. i'm not alone as i have read countless stories similar to mine. i think it's time that acura steps up and handles their defective design.

Reported in: NWPORT NEWS VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: NWPORT NEWS VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated there were approximately six cracks across the dashboard of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: HIGH POINT NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that there was a crack on the dashboard above the passenger's side air bag area. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000 the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: STOCKBRIDGE GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

a crack in the dash on the passenger side at the airbag was noticed the summer of 2012. it started out small and eventually ran the entire length of the dash. since that day several more cracks on both sides have appeared during different times of the year. heat causes the cracks to close making it difficult to see them and open up when the weather or interior is cooler. yesterday the 6th crack appeared, this on the other side of the passenger side airbag. the entire airbag compartment on the passenger side is visible with both sides outlined by cracks. heat alone is not causing this as the last crack was noticed in 40 degree weather. with the airbag on the passenger side having cracks i am worried that the dash is unstable and could break off during a crash and become a dangerous piece of debris when (if) the airbag is activated in a crash. i am also worried that the passenger side airbag will not activate due to the damage to the dash.

Reported in: DOTHAN AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: DOTHAN AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X5A

STRUCTURE

my dashboard are cracking over night. it was first one small crack and now i have 3 area that have crack. this all happen within a week! the crack are getting bigger as day go by. one of the crack is over the airbag and i feel unsafe. there are some plastic on the dash and if there was an accident, fear those particle may fly at me. i did my research and may acura tl model from 2004-2008 have this same problem. some had this issue at early as 20,000 miles.

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

AIR BAGS

cracked dashboard over airbag on passenger side in which there are post and complaints of the same exact crack in the same location on the acura tl 2005 and a few other years! i have another that just came up today 2-20-14 of a crack down the center into the speaker on the dash. this is a hazard as it is over the airbag and can cause severe damage and this should be recalled and fixed by acura!

Reported in: PLAIN CITY OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

Reported in: PLAIN CITY OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

a year ago my side rear view mirrors began to have a "rusty" ring look at the bottom and wrapping around to the sides. now both mirrors are 80% covered in this "rust" getting difficult to use my mirrors! huge safety problem and issue on this car!!!

Reported in: PLAIN CITY OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact noticed that the dashboard had two cracks in it. one of the cracks were above the air bag and the other was above the steering column. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated the dashboard needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Reported in: WILLIAMSBURG VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65525A

STRUCTURE

noticed cracks on dashboard. car always garaged-parked. original owner. recently found online posts by many other acura tl owners of same problem.

Reported in: PALM BEACH GARDENS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66285A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my issues with my car started about 3 years ago. i have had to replace the power steering rack and pump after the acura recalled the hoses, but i was told that the hoses had nothing to do with my issue. i have had to replace the starter, the headlight computer unit, and both ignitors in the headlight. i am on my third battery in 2 years and no one can tell me why my battery is continuously dying. about two years ago, the bluetooth system all of a sudden stopped working. in the last year, my dashboard has started to crack from the driver to the passenger side, and the damage is much severe and prominent over the air bag area. i was told by acura support that it should not cause any problems to the air bag, and the air bag should deploy appropriately with no problems. prior to me purchasing my so-called "luxury" acura, i had a 2000 honda civic, and i never had any major issues with it. thinking that i purchase an acura, and it was the worst mistake i've made in my life. i have advised all my family and friends not to purchase an acura because the quality sucks and it is a waste of your money due to all the money you have to put in for the repairs. in the past couple of months, i've spent almost $4000 on repairs for simple things like headlight issues and sensors. i spoke with acura customer care about assistance with repairing my dashboard and i was offer a 50% discount based on their criteria which i believe are ridiculous. one of the criteria that they look at is to see have you been a loyal customer as far as maintenance and repairs are concerned. i informed the guy that the nearest acura dealership is an hour and half away from my home, and it made no sense for my to drive the distance for an oil change. completely fed up with acura!!

Reported in: LAKE CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66235A

STEERING

Reported in: LAKE CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66235A

STRUCTURE

the dashboard on my acura tl 2005 cracked & they did replace my dashboard with "good will". my paint started fading all over my car & they would not do anything about the paint. the paint started fading at 95,000 miles. i have contacted acura's headquarters, sent letters & pictures & they said they will not do anything about it! the only reason they replaced my dashboard they said was to try to get my business! then they proceeded to say that because i only have owned 3 acuras i was not a loyal customer so they would not do anything about my paint! i had my car painted at a local business in town! i will file another complaint about my 2004 acura tl. that dashboard has so many cracks that i stopped counting. i sent pictures to headquarters but they said it was too old!!!

Reported in: SUMMERFIELD NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

AIR BAGS

my driver's side air bag light comes on often (more on than off). i notice that this happens on other 2005 tl according to the complaint listing i reviewed. have not taken it back to acura yet as i want to see research.

Reported in: MONTCLAIR NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

i left my car to get my phone while car was parked on the driveway with the engine running, transmission in parking and door on the driver side open. less than 2 minutes later when i returned my car was gone. looking around, i saw my car at least 30 yards downhill from the driveway lodged against an f450 truck. my car - i assume in parking mode - climbed up on the driveway incline, hit a garbage bin on the other side of the road, made a 180 degree right turn, traveling in reverse direction crushed in to the parked truck's left side fender and bumper (the truck was parked on the oncoming side of the road).. the damage to the trucks fender was a small dent and scraped off paint on the bumper. i found my car's trunk lid severely dented, and the rear bumper also dented and slid to the side. the crystal of the passenger side rear light assembly broke. thr damageto my car was estimated to be between $3-4,000. photos of damage are available.

Reported in: GASTONIA NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

AIR BAGS

dashboard on passenger side has cracks forming around airbag location.

Reported in: BANNING CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66275A

AIR BAGS

the dashboard is cracked and has the potential for air bag issues

Reported in: CHARLOTTE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66275A

POWER TRAIN

the vehicle was accelerated at approximately 65 miles an hour, then all of sudden the transmission of the vehicle down shifted coming to abruptly speed to 20 miles an hour, and would not accelerate above that.

Reported in: HARTFORD CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

my vehichle when it's at my personal address is always garaged and when it's at my work i have a windshield shade in the vehicle. now on may 3, 2014 which in my garage there was a crack on my dash board. i read on line that this seems to be a defect in acura modle tl's from 2004- 2007. this is too much of a coincidence that honda would agree to pay for some tl owners and not others. i believe this is a defect that honda needs to honor.

Reported in: SIMI VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66225A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

driving on i95 in boynton beach, fl, area. heard cracking noises. saw vertical split in dashboard, over the air bag. at the same time, cruise control feature stopped working. split goes from windshield to about 4" above the bottom of dash. it has advanced about 1/2-1" since incident. don't know if passenger airbag will properly deploy anymore.

Reported in: DELRAY BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66275A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: DELRAY BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66275A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

almost overnight cracks in the dashboard developed running from windshield to passanger compartment in direction. there are six cracks the longest being about a foot in length. in the heat of the day all of the cracks seem to seal back up but immediately reappear when the passenger compartment cools down. to be specific the longest crack runs windshield to compartment on the passenger side of dash. two smaller cracks run from windshield to center speaker and speaker to compartment. two more run from windshield to instrument panel. again all seal in extreme daytime heat.

Reported in: JOHNS CREEK GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66215A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: JOHNS CREEK GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66215A

AIR BAGS

driver side airbag went off while driving

Reported in: HAWTHORNE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66235A

AIR BAGS

my 2005 acura has developed 2 very severe cracks in the dashboard surrounding the airbag on the passenger side of the vehicle. i am not sure how this will affect the performance in the event of an accident.

Reported in: ALISO VIEJO CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i have 2005 acura tl i've owned it for about 7 years. went out today and found a crack on the passenger's side dashboard. approximately 6 inches long, along the passenger's front airbag. now the airbag warning light remains on. i bought the car with 64000 miles on it and it now has 116,000. i've kept the service up on it and she's been babied since i bought her. no armor all on it at all. i'm so disappointed. i just replaced the timing belt, the rack and pinion, rear breaks/rotors, and now this. i really thought this car would last me. now, i've suffered trade in value damage because of a manufacturing defect. how can acura not consider this a safety issue? my airbag warning light is on!

Reported in: BRIDGETON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

Reported in: BRIDGETON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

my leather dashboard on the inside of my car is about 50% covered with cracks. the cracks also run on top of the area where the airbag pops out. this is a major safety concern for me along with many other people that have the same problem. i have never seen this condition on any car, and would expect not to see it on such a high end vehicle like my acura tl. the dashboard should not be cracking at all. this should be an automatic recall item, especially because of the safety concerns. please address this promptly. it is a shame that the dealerships say that this is natural wear and tear. if there is a airbag underneath it, the item should be recalled.

Reported in: CARSON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Reported in: CARSON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: CARSON CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

STEERING

there was a safety recall for the power steering that i got repaired in spring 2008. i continue to have issues with my power steering and have had it replace maybe twice since 2008.

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the brakes engaged independently without warning. the failure recurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the yaw sensor chip needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Reported in: RANDOLPH MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66275A

AIR BAGS

the right side dash has cracked all around the air bag and now the air bag light goes off and on all the time.

Reported in: FAIR OAKS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

STRUCTURE:BODY

my leather dashboard on the inside of my car has about 3 crack lines. the cracks also run on top of the area where the airbag pops out. this is a major safety concern for me along with many other people that have the same problem. i have never seen this condition on any car, and would expect not to see it on such a high end vehicle like my acura tl. the dashboard should not be cracking at all. this should be an automatic recall item, especially because of the safety concerns. please address this promptly. it is a shame that the dealerships say that this is natural wear and tear. if there is a airbag underneath it, the item should be recalled. looking at older complaints on same issue , acura where helping but my car is 10 years old and they don't help, this just happened which i think they should still support, the airbags may or may not deploy .. is this a safety issues, acura charge $1800 to replace but at our cost the dealership want me to pay $700 and they will take the rest as they are aware of this issue. i don't think i should pay.

Reported in: SUWANEE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Reported in: SUWANEE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: SUWANEE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

STRUCTURE

tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that the dashboard was cracked in four different areas. the contact mentioned that one of the ares was close to the air bag, which could cause possible exposure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 178,000.

Reported in: SUWANEE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66255A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i just recently brought my used acura tl 2005 with 103k miles on it. when i brought the car the dashboard was in perfect condition until a week later, which is today i woke up and found my dashboard to have 3 large cracks on it. one on passanger side airbag, middle and the driver side dashboard. it looks ugly and cheap now and when i searched on google of what have caused this to happen i found hundreds of people with the model of 2004 to 2006 tl having same issue and cracks on same places shocked me and hearing how acura is not recalling these cars or repairing them for free. the cost of new dashboard is $2,000 and i am a college student and i don't think it is fair for me or anyone else to pay for the damage which we had no fault of it.

Reported in: BROOKLYN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66215A

AIR BAGS

i am an owner of a 2005 acura tl that i purchased with 5,000 miles on it in 2007. this is my second tl and third honda all purchased through the acura dealer. my vehicle has been kept in mint condition and has always been serviced by montgomeryville acura in pa. in august of 2014 i noticed a large crack in my dashboard that ran along the front passenger side airbag area. a week later my airbag light came on and stayed on for 2 days without anything in the passenger side seat. it now randomly comes on at anytime during the day. i live in the north and have always kept a windshiled cover on when not driving to protect my leather seats. i never used any type of product on the dashboard just wiped it with a clean towel to keep the dust off. i had no idea that this would happen to a 35,000 dollar acura tl dashboard. reading several post it is a very common occurrence among 2004 - 2007 acura tl owners. i am extremely upset and very concerned about the possibility of airbag failure if the situation arose. i am considering legal action but would first like to see if this can be setteled through good faith with acura.

Reported in: HORSHAM PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65575A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

after getting in my vehicle in the morning noticed that the entire dash board on the passenger side had cracks both vertically and horizontally going from 2 to 12 inches in length. have been using a sun shade for the entire ownership of the vehicle (only owner), and once a month protect the dash with armor oil.

Reported in: CORPUS CHRISTI TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65555A

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