acura tl 2006 Complaints

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

car accelerates when gas pedal is not pushed down. i have been noticing that at time the transmission in my 06 acura tl has been shifting (car accelerates) for a second or two, after you have removed your foot from the gas pedal. the car sort of "jerks" forward. sometimes the "jerk" motion occurs when accelerating at low speeds. last night, on my way home from work i was on a road that slopes downward at around 30 degrees. i have had the problem where the car accelerated after i had taken my foot off the gas pedal. as a test, i didn't accelerate at all on this downward sloping road, and let the car coast. the transmission engaged anyway, and the car accelerated (sort of "jerked" forward) for a few seconds. it was very scary. something is wrong here, and this could cause an accident. i have already been on the phone with acura twice already about this transmission. they record the concern, but promise no action. i have gone to 2 different acura dealerships about this, and both state they are aware of the problem. *nm

Reported in: COLLEGE PARK MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66226A

SUSPENSION

at around 8,000 miles, i hit a curb hard enough to bend the wheel of my 2006 acura. the dealership replaced the wheel and sent me on my way. 3 months and 3,000 miles later, the wheel came off the axel. fortunately i was going around 5 miles per hour headed to a stop sign when it happened, otherwise, it could have been a fatal incident. the bolt that caused the problem was completely severed. there are marks across it that show the wear on the bolt over the 3,000 miles. the dealer indicated that hitting the curb has caused the bolt to be damaged and that they had seen it in one other acura that had a similar situation. i have a serious concern that either there is a design problem or the metal used to make the bolt is substandard. had i been on the interstate, the result would have been very different. *nm

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: Y || VIN #:

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

at around 8,000 miles, i hit a curb hard enough to bend the wheel of my 2006 acura. the dealership replaced the wheel and sent me on my way. 3 months and 3,000 miles later, the wheel came off the axel. fortunately i was going around 5 miles per hour headed to a stop sign when it happened, otherwise, it could have been a fatal incident. the bolt that caused the problem was completely severed. there are marks across it that show the wear on the bolt over the 3,000 miles. the dealer indicated that hitting the curb has caused the bolt to be damaged and that they had seen it in one other acura that had a similar situation. i have a serious concern that either there is a design problem or the metal used to make the bolt is substandard. had i been on the interstate, the result would have been very different. *nm

Reported in: DALLAS TX || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SUSPENSION

2006 acura tl a vibration occurs primarily between the speeds of 48-58 mph. the vibration is felt in the floor, seat, and steering wheel. it is most noticeable when the car is cold (after about 3-4 hours after running). it seems to go away after the car warms up. it does not appear to be tire related. i have talked to a number of tl owners and they have the same problem. acura states it is a characteristic of the car and is within specifications. however, acura has not provided what the specifications are, how they are measured, and what my measurements are. the dealer sales manager stated to me that "yeah, acura has a problem there". i did not notice it right away after i bought the car thinking i was on a bad road or the tire was out of balance. it is not at all speeds and not at all times. it is an irritating vibration. i asked the dealer to fix it or buy the car back but they have done nothing to correct the problem stating it is characteristic of the car. *jb

Reported in: HOLLAND MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66266A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

dt*: the contact stated a slight rattle was heard from the rear tires of the vehicle after hitting a bump. the noise sounded like a muffler that was not clamped tightly to the body. the rattle was first heard on the left side, and then was heard from both sides. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on 06/28/06 but could not duplicate problem. the dealer adjusted the brake cable on 06/30/06 but the problem persisted. the dealer repacked the braking system on 07/03/06. the vehicle was taken to the dealer a fourth time on 08/03/06 where the whole braking system was redone, but the problem persisted. the noise only happened during bumpy road conditions. the manufacturer was contacted who determined the problem was not a safety issue.*ak

Reported in: BAYONNE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X6A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

since leasing car in april 2006 there have been 10 incidents of sudden acceleration. concluding in an accident 9-20-2006. company inspected the car for one half hour on september 27 and couldn't find the cause. *nm

Reported in: DUBUQUE IA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 19UUA66296A

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on a rural road after a right turn, the front wheel hit a pot hole, the driver side air bag deployed and the seat belt became stocked. the vehicle remained inoperable due to a vehicle safety feature. no warning light were illuminated prior the incident. a police report was taken. the vehicle was inspected by the dealership who determined the pot hole impact deployed the side air bag and also stocked the seat belt buckle. the whole incident was determined as an accident by the dealership as well by the manufacturer representative in puerto rico. the consumer protection agency and the insurance company also determined the incident as an accident. the contact expressed concern because the air bag deployment was not a consequence of body impact.*ak

Reported in: ANGELES PR || Crash: Y || VIN #: 19UUA662X6A

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on a rural road after a right turn, the front wheel hit a pot hole, the driver side air bag deployed and the seat belt became stocked. the vehicle remained inoperable due to a vehicle safety feature. no warning light were illuminated prior the incident. a police report was taken. the vehicle was inspected by the dealership who determined the pot hole impact deployed the side air bag and also stocked the seat belt buckle. the whole incident was determined as an accident by the dealership as well by the manufacturer representative in puerto rico. the consumer protection agency and the insurance company also determined the incident as an accident. the contact expressed concern because the air bag deployment was not a consequence of body impact.*ak

Reported in: ANGELES PR || Crash: Y || VIN #: 19UUA662X6A

AIR BAGS

the side airbag turned on and when taken to the dealership they said that no codes were found. apparently, the computer has a malfunction. i was told that since no code were found in the computer, then the manufacturer will not cover it under warranty. currently i am dealing with the situation, because this is unacceptable to have a warning light on and not do anything to correct it. *jb

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

OTHER

customer states that she has changed her address and wants any safety defects to come to her new address**cc *jb

Reported in: NORTHBRIDGE MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66246A

STRUCTURE

tl*the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. while the vehicle was idling, another vehicle crashed into its front end. the air bags failed to deploy. the support bar detached from the frame of the vehicle. the road conditions were normal. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. the manufacturer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa recall # 05v510000 (air bags:frontal). a police report was filed. the purchase date and vin were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 15,000. the consumer stated acura in california will not provide investigation report to contact. updated 08/07/07

Reported in: WARNER ROBINS GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 19UUA66216A

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

tl*the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. while the vehicle was idling, another vehicle crashed into its front end. the air bags failed to deploy. the support bar detached from the frame of the vehicle. the road conditions were normal. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. the manufacturer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa recall # 05v510000 (air bags:frontal). a police report was filed. the purchase date and vin were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 15,000. the consumer stated acura in california will not provide investigation report to contact. updated 08/07/07

Reported in: WARNER ROBINS GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 19UUA66216A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my husband was driving the car and while in drive had his foot on the brake and the car revved up and lurched forward, he hit the brake hard to stop it. on october 5th i pulled into a parking space and applied the brake came to a stop and the car accelerated, i hit the brake hard and between the brake and hitting a curb came to a stop! on october 6th i was at a complete stop at a light facing uphill for at least a minute, the light was still red, traffic stopped i had my foot on the brake and the next thing i knew i was being propelled into the car in front of me! the police officer looked at all of the damage, the traffic conditions, talked to the witnesses and encouraged me to look into mechanical failure because it did not make sense! the woman in front of me went by ambulance to the hospital for a neck injury and my car has approx 3,000+ front end damage.

Reported in: BUCKLEY WA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 19UUA66276A

WHEELS:RIM

tl*the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. the contact stated that the passenger rear rim was dented, cracked then replaced. the passenger front was dented and replaced. the manufacturer stated that they replace a lot of rims and the failure was a known occurrence. the current mileage was 29,000 and the failure mileage was 20,000. updated 10/30/07.*jb

Reported in: WINNABOW NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66276A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

my car (acura tl 2006) caught fire on 11/09/2007 at 10:00pm cst while passing by a mcdonalds drive through; at 6233 n broadway, chicago il. the mcdonalds cashier first noticed the smoke coming out of the hood and pointed it out to me. i pulled the car in the parking lot and tried to put out the fire with my jacket but it only grew bigger. a standing by police officer noticed the incident and pulled me away from the car. 911was called and the fire department arrived in 2 minutes. the car burned during that time. the firemen were able to put out the fire. acura is refusing to accept this as potential defect in their car. this is clearly an example of a badly manufactured vehicle that jeopardized my life and the life of people around the car. i would like to request that an investigation be initiated and acura be held responsible for this.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66226A

TIRES

tl*the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. after the vehicle was purchased, the tire pressure began to fail. the warning light illuminated and the vehicle was returned to the dealer a few days later. the dealer checked the tire pressure and added more air to the tires. the contact went home only to return to the dealer with the same failure. the dealer changed the valve stem, but that did not correct the failure. after several attempts to repair the vehicle, the dealer could not locate the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 16 and current mileage was 20,000. updated 4/25/08 *cn

Reported in: CHATTANOOGA TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66206A

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

tl*the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. after the vehicle was purchased, the tire pressure began to fail. the warning light illuminated and the vehicle was returned to the dealer a few days later. the dealer checked the tire pressure and added more air to the tires. the contact went home only to return to the dealer with the same failure. the dealer changed the valve stem, but that did not correct the failure. after several attempts to repair the vehicle, the dealer could not locate the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 16 and current mileage was 20,000. updated 4/25/08 *cn

Reported in: CHATTANOOGA TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66206A

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

2006 acura tl has had several problems from day of purchase. consumer wants the dealership to buy the car back because he feels that the car is a lemon. *nj the windshield wiper fluid stopped spraying. it was discovered that the hose was loose. the brakes starting squeaking and the dealer replaced them. *jb

Reported in: BELMONT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66256A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2006 acura tl has had several problems from day of purchase. consumer wants the dealership to buy the car back because he feels that the car is a lemon. *nj the windshield wiper fluid stopped spraying. it was discovered that the hose was loose. the brakes starting squeaking and the dealer replaced them. *jb

Reported in: BELMONT CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66256A

EQUIPMENT

xm radio malfunction/radio malfunction/handsfree link malfunction/navigation system malfunction.

Reported in: CLARKSBURG MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66266A

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

tl*the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. while driving between 30-55 mph on normal road conditions, the rearview mirror became loose and exhibited a rattling noise and vibration. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and was repaired. the driver stated that there was a technical service bulletin for the rearview mirror. on two separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for identical failures with no resolutions. the technician recommended that the rearview mirror be replaced at the cost of $230. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was between 30,000-40,000 and current mileage was 73,000.

Reported in: FAIRFAX VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2006 acura tl no longer fit to be driven because of the manufacturer's defective heating and cooling system breeding toxic mold and the procedures done to the car trying to repair it. *dt the consumer stated the dealer sprayed some chemicals in the vehicles to try and mask the problem.

Reported in: WEST LINN OR || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X6A

SUSPENSION:FRONT

with no prior warning, no indications of any problems and at speed 2006 acura tl with 43k miles experienced lower control arm failure, right front. the failure caused wheel to become disconnected which broke axle and brake line. with no ability to steer, the vehicle crashed into the concrete, center barrier. air bags deployed and auto ground against concrete to come to a stop. acura indicates that this will not be covered by warranty as it is caused by a severe impact. the failure was caused by a 2" change in elevation of the pavement.

Reported in: DUBLIN OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X6A

STEERING

2006 acura tl is difficult to steer during parking lot maneuvers, k turns and parallel parking. when the wheel needs to be turned quickly to opposite lock during a maneuver the wheel becomes very difficult to turn setting a potential for a wide turn and colliding with near by objects. dealer replaced steering rack, tires and states the steering pump is functioning as designed. dealer states that this is a normal condition for the acura tl. no accidents or incidents have occurred a potential problem, however, if a quick avoidance maneuver is required.

Reported in: PALM HARBOR FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66226A

STRUCTURE

crack over the airbag on the dashboard of my 2006 acura tl is bout 5 to 8 inch long.

Reported in: HIALEAH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66266A

STEERING

high pressure power steering fluid hose leaked, causing fluid to fall onto the exhaust system. as the engine temperature increased, smoke came out of the engine compartment and there was the odor of burning hydrocarbons in the passenger compartment. the hose assembly was replaced by an independent mechanic.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65576A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2006 acura tl (3.2l) accelerator pedal position(app) sensor had a intermittent failure causing a loss of power and acceleration during a left turn at a busy intersection. confirmed by dealer by reading history of failure codes. had to pull out of traffic and restart car. acceleration returned but check engine light stayed on. this has only happened one time. immediately took car to dealer where fault code was read and as the fault had cleared, i was told to continue to drive the car because there was a month wait for a new sensor due to a backlog of orders for this part.

Reported in: TACOMA WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66226A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. when the contact attempted to start the vehicle, it would not crank up. the vehicle operated normally after the contact had the battery jumped. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact stated that there was nothing wrong. the failure occurred again that day and the contact had the vehicle jumped again. the failure was intermittent and became progressively worse. the battery was replaced but failed again. the vehicle had not been repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was approximately 18,000 and the current mileage was approximately 40,000.

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

INTERIOR LIGHTING

voice recognition and hands free link no longer works.

Reported in: WICHITA KS || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66216A

POWER TRAIN

i had the most harrowing experience while driving home last saturday, nov.27, around 1:15am, at constant speed of 60 mpg when suddenly while stepping on the accelerator pedal i felt slipping of the gears, then the car's acceleration quickly dropping as i frantically tried to regain control and barely managing to steer the car onto the shoulder where it stopped to move completely. i realized then that the car wouldn't move in any gear i shifted it to, which is indicates to me of a failure relating to transmission, if not a failure in the automatic transmission itself that caused this very dangerous incident to happen. i had to call aaa to have the car towed to my driveway where it still is as of this writing. i had no prior knowledge of any transmission problem with this car nor should suspect of such since i've been current with all scheduled maintenance services and kept it in good condition at all times. on nov. 24, three days prior to the incident, i brought the car to acura to make sure i had the 'power-steering hose recall' service done since days prior i've been hearing unusual grinding noise around steering wheel, amplified upon turning even slightly the steering wheel on either direction, usually when the car is started the first time. i thought the noise i hearing might be related to this 'recall' service. however, according to acura that service had been done on my car last february 2008, but it would cost me $110 for them to diagnose the problem for which i opted them not to since i didn't have the funds. i believe an incident such as i have experience wherein a moving vehicle would suddenly lose power and become immobilized within matter of seconds poses a very serious 'safety risk' to our highways that should warrant prompt investigation and resolution to its cause to ensure responsibility of our continued safety.

Reported in: METUCHEN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66256A

STRUCTURE

the dash suddenly had a crack in center area. the car has only 4 years.

Reported in: JUANA DIAZ PR || Crash: N || VIN #:

WHEELS

tl*the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. the contact stated that the left and right front wheel rims were cracked; these were original wheel rims. the contact also noticed that the tires were losing air and becoming flat. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the wheel. the manufacturer had not been notified. the failure mileage was approximately 48,000. . updated 03/03/11 *bf updated 12/14/11 *cn

Reported in: THORNWOOD NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66256A

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

2006 acura tl 6 spd. 36,667 miles. defective abs/vsa modulator leading to air in brake lines, spongy brake pedal with inconsistent unpredictable braking ability (dangerous conditions).

Reported in: CT CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65526A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2006 acura tl 6 spd. 36,667 miles. defective abs/vsa modulator leading to air in brake lines, spongy brake pedal with inconsistent unpredictable braking ability (dangerous conditions).

Reported in: CT CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65526A

EQUIPMENT

2006 hands free link stopped working after less than 5 years. to replace the part, acura charges approximately $650+tax. i have heard that the dealer will replace the part for $700....parts and labor. the labor involved in minimal. also, to diagnose the problem, the dealer want $110. there are many others out there who have a similar problem, as i researched this issue via the internet. acura should provide a recall or replacement of this part an no cost.

Reported in: WHITE PLAINS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66266A

STRUCTURE

dashboard cracked overnight where the passenger airbag releases. in the sun it seems to close up. when the car is cooled, the crack opens up.

Reported in: PEMBROKE PINES FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66276A

STRUCTURE

dashboard is cracking on passenger side where the airbag releases. feel this may be a safety issue. in a matter of one week went from no visible crack to approximately four inches long and then to twelve inches long. acura will not replace as vehicle is out of warranty.

Reported in: PARRISH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66206A

STRUCTURE

after 5 years of owning my 2006 acura tl, hairline cracks started showing up on passenger side dashboard. within a week i have 3 big long cracks all along and above the air bag area of the passenger dashboard. car is garage kept and there should be no reason why the dashboard is cracking up so bad. i am worried that this can affect the way the airbag functions in case of an accident. unacceptable for a luxury vehicle with only 75,000 miles on it. very disappointed.

Reported in: NORTH LAUDERDALE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2006 acura tl with 49000 miles. the brake pedal suddenly became very mushy and had to slam the brake pedal to the floor to stop the car. it did finally. took it to a local automotive place and they insisted it just need a brake flush. done...the brakes were still not up to standard but better. a week later the brake pedal did the same thing. again afraid the brakes would not work as pedal on the floor started pumping brakes and coasted to a stop on the shoulder. started stomping on the pedal and they seemed to gain pressure ,scared to drive it, but did and got it to an acura dealer. abs repair - no warranty- $2100.00 bill to fix. this should have never gone out on a car with 49500 miles. when it does go out ...it is very dangerous. *kb

Reported in: LEESBURG VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66266A

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

2006 acura tl's side airbags inadvertently deployed. there was no accident and the air bags deployed when i was going 20mph on a local manhattan street (56th between 5th and madison avenues). there was a pothole and the airbag deployed when i drove slightly over it. there's no exterior damage to the car and the tires are perfectly fine.

Reported in: NEW YORK NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

i bought acura 2006 tl in november 2006 and i have noticed there is a crack on my dashboard where the passenger side air bag sits. i noticed on 8/6/11 and now after one week these cracks are started growing. i asked the dealer in pembroke pines and they said it would cost me 800 bucks which is way expensive. i am very disappointed from the manufacture that they wouldn't care for their customers.

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

STRUCTURE

dashboards cracks ( huge) along passenger airbag which has never been used!

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66226A

AIR BAGS

there are some cracks in the dash around the passenger's airbag. one of them (and the larger one) is just over the crease/seam of the airbag lid. i'm afraid that this may harm (eventually) the proper functionality of the airbag in an event of a collision. the car is only 5 years old and apparently it is a defect of the 2004 thru 2006 models.. *kb

Reported in: COAMO PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66246A

STRUCTURE

there are some cracks in the dash around the passenger's airbag. one of them (and the larger one) is just over the crease/seam of the airbag lid. i'm afraid that this may harm (eventually) the proper functionality of the airbag in an event of a collision. the car is only 5 years old and apparently it is a defect of the 2004 thru 2006 models.. *kb

Reported in: COAMO PR || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66246A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

this vehicle was bought brand new in september 2006, in the past two weeks the dashboard has started cracking open where the passenger side airbag would deploy. the cracks have been getting progressively worse and the dealership is saying i may or may not receive assistance for the repairs which cost approximately $2,400. this is completely unacceptable for a 5 year old vehicle and they seem to want to blame it on the hot florida temperatures even though i have owned approximately 7 other honda/acura products in florida and never had this issue before. *tt

Reported in: CORAL SPRINGS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X6A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

battery failure after 18 months/17,000 miles. was advised by service dept. representative that car's bluetooth feature acts as a "vampire" drain on the battery even when the engine is off. said it's a known problem with 2005 and 2006 models.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66206A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the handsfree link (bluetooth) module failed. i've read that this is a common occurrence from the website i belong to acurazine.com (a website for acura owners/enthusiasts). i consider it a safety issue since it allows you to use your cellphone while driving without having to use your handset. the car's stereo speaker system and a built-in microphone allows you to conduct a phone call. i have read it is a poor design choice on acura's part placing the bluetooth module in the car ceiling near the roof. sitting in the sun, the module "fries" and eventually fails. acura refuses to do anything about it stating that it is out of warranty. they want to charge $110 just to diagnose it and over $700 to install a new device. i hope acura owners complain and write letters to acura about this issue. i feel a safety recall should be issued and perhaps even relocating the module out of the heat from the sun.

Reported in: RIVER RIDGE LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X6A

STRUCTURE

dash that covers front passenger air bag is cracking and i am concerned that it may lead to premature deployment of the air bag, or in the event of needed air bag deployment cause physical hard to the passenger.

Reported in: COCONUT CREEK FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

i have bought a 2006 acura tl from pambroke pine dealers and after driving the car for a year i started noticing some cracks on the driver side dashboard. i don't understand how these things can happen to a car that is around 29k and it so called a luxury car. before buying this car, i used to drive a 1995 toyota corolla which my dad bought it brand new the first time and it was always parked in the street with the sun hitting it full blast and nothing happened to it. therefore, i would like to know why something like this would ever happen to a car that is so expansive. furthermore, if this string like cracking continues, it might affect the air bags which is a huge safety issues which acura fails to see or they are just willing to make their money and don't care about their buyers.

Reported in: MIAMI FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66286A

STRUCTURE

cracks starting appearing in the dashboard on the passenger side where the airbags deploy. this is not only an unwelcome sight for a premium car but wonder about the effectiveness of the airbags. this is an obvious defect.

Reported in: MARCO ISLAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66216A

STRUCTURE

dash board started cracking about a month ago, a crack on the passenger side above the air bag, and now there are 2 to 3 cracks all along the dash board. i have owned this car for almost 3 1/2 years, and it has not been exposed to the elements for over an 8 hour period. i park this in a garage all the time. honda should pay for this, i have never had a dashboard crack, even on cheap cars.

Reported in: COLLIERVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66205A

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

my car had a steering fluid leak in 09 during a family trip. i did not know of the leak but after hours that the car cooled down (after arriving at the final destination) and started it again that the steering made a lot of noise and was stiff. acura customer service said that it would be covered under warranty. that was very odd since the 3 yr warranty had expired the previous year (08). she never said there was a recall. she told me to drive it to the nearest dealer, a 3 hr car drive in the opposite direction to my hometown. customer service agreed that i would drive the car back to my hometown to a honda dealer where they would replace hose. after inspection technicians found that the pump was damaged as well as a result of the leak but acura didn't take responsibility because they said the warranty was for the hose not the pump. later on after surfing the net i found in nhtsa there was a recall. unfortunately some months after the hose was replaced at the honda dealer i had a 2nd steering fluid leak, minor this time. this happened after several days of continuous driving and arriving in canada during another long family trip. at acura west in ontario it was diagnosed a steering fluid leak. the honda dealer that had replaced the hose said that they were not responsible since the leak occurred months after it was replaced. i contacted honda and acura but they didn't want to take responsibility. i have sent 7 faxes to the president of honda japan but his representative says that would be handled by honda local representative. they never did. i called honda many times, sent many e-mails but they say they are not responsible. the result of their irresponsibility was a lot of hassle, two leaks, a damaged pump and they put in danger me and my family twice as the engine could have caught fire. none of this would have happened had they warned me, timely, of the recall updated 05/24/12 *bf updated 05/25/12

Reported in: TAMPICO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66256A

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. the contact stated that the dashboard exhibited numerous fractures near the passenger's side air bag. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Reported in: APEX NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65536A

STRUCTURE

after my acura hit 100,000 miles, 2 cracks developed in the driver side dashboard. the cracks are right over the airbag and i'm worried that the airbag will be affected and not work properly.

Reported in: PLANTATION FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66256A

VISIBILITY

on or about april 2,2012 i noticed a crack in the dash on the passenger side near the airbag. 3 weeks later another crack on the drivers side dash. went to acura dealership after reading all the complaints and they offered to pay 90%. fast forward to the week of may 22-28 there is now cracks outlining the passenger airbag all the way around it. the sides are starting to curl up and now 3 more new cracks on the drivers side dash as well. this all started 2 months ago at which time i had absolutely no cracks at all. i take very good care of my car and i also use a custom made sun visor every single day. i feel with all these complaints that there has to be some sort of defect. i'm not happy having to pay 150.00 of my measly unemployment check to pay for this.

Reported in: NOTH PORT FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66296A

STRUCTURE

on or about april 2,2012 i noticed a crack in the dash on the passenger side near the airbag. 3 weeks later another crack on the drivers side dash. went to acura dealership after reading all the complaints and they offered to pay 90%. fast forward to the week of may 22-28 there is now cracks outlining the passenger airbag all the way around it. the sides are starting to curl up and now 3 more new cracks on the drivers side dash as well. this all started 2 months ago at which time i had absolutely no cracks at all. i take very good care of my car and i also use a custom made sun visor every single day. i feel with all these complaints that there has to be some sort of defect. i'm not happy having to pay 150.00 of my measly unemployment check to pay for this.

Reported in: NOTH PORT FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66296A

AIR BAGS

vehicle has developed a 16" long crack on the passenger side air bag to the right on the vertical air bag seam. when driven the crack appears to have grown, therefore we have stopped driving it completely until this safety issue is fixed. we fear that the passenger side air bag could be negatively effected by this crack either premature deployment or not properly deploying in the event of an accident. the car has always been meticulously taken care of and garage kept since we drove it off the dealers lot brand new.

Reported in: MELBOURNE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66276A

STRUCTURE

vehicle has developed a 16" long crack on the passenger side air bag to the right on the vertical air bag seam. when driven the crack appears to have grown, therefore we have stopped driving it completely until this safety issue is fixed. we fear that the passenger side air bag could be negatively effected by this crack either premature deployment or not properly deploying in the event of an accident. the car has always been meticulously taken care of and garage kept since we drove it off the dealers lot brand new.

Reported in: MELBOURNE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66276A

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact noticed a clunking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the front suspension lower ball joints would have to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11e022000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) but the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66226A

WHEELS

i own a acura tl 2006 car, the driver side rear wheel's brake caliper has failed and it does not retract the break piston therefore the brakes always being applied. this is causing the wheels to be super heated and severe burning smell coming out of the car's rear area. having talked to the dealer, i was told this is a safety hazard but they will not fix it unless i pay $350.

Reported in: EAST WINDSOR NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

i own a acura tl 2006 car, the driver side rear wheel's brake caliper has failed and it does not retract the break piston therefore the brakes always being applied. this is causing the wheels to be super heated and severe burning smell coming out of the car's rear area. having talked to the dealer, i was told this is a safety hazard but they will not fix it unless i pay $350.

Reported in: EAST WINDSOR NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

2006 acura tl was purchased new in the fall of 2005. on or about 8/13/2012 we noticed an 8-inch crack in the passenger side dashboard that ran the length (and beyond) of the right side of the passenger airbag. two days later the crack had grown to 12-14 inches and another crack had formed on the left side of the airbag and curved around the bottom of the airbag (also 12-14 inches). i called the local acura dealership and they stated that we would need to bring the car in so they could take pictures and submit a report and we might be able to get a 30% discount on repair (we would end up paying close to $2000). i expressed concern that the piece would fly off when the airbag deploys causing serious injuries or that the cracks would cause the airbag to deploy on its own. the dealership stated that there was no evidence so far that it could cause injuries, but if the piece did fly off that "it won't cause too much damage or injury." very disappointed that this possible safety issue is not being addressed or remedied by acura.

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

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. the contact stated that when driving uphill, the gears would start to spin and the transmission would slip and hesitate. the contact stated that the failure would mostly occur when the weather was hot. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the contact was told that the transmission needed to be replaced because the transmission was not strong enough for the v6 engine that was in the vehicle. the contact had the torque clutch solenoid replaced previously, but the transmission still failed. the failure mileage was 73,500 and the current mileage was 79500. updated 10/11/12*lj the consumer stated transmission oil drips through the through the vent when the failure occurred. updated 10/11/2012 *js

Reported in: SPOKANE WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X6A

STRUCTURE

a five inch crack was seen in the morning upon entrance into the vehicle. over time the crack has extended to an approximate ten to twelve inch crack which corresponds with the vehicle's passenger side air bag location. the crack appears less visible when the vehicle's interior is hot and becomes more visible when the interior of the vehicle cools. i am concerned about the appearance of the crack and the relation it may or may not have with the air bag.

Reported in: PORT RICHEY FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

this is a car that was bought pre-owned within the last two years. the car was bought in pristine condition. per acura's instructions, nothing is to be used to clean the dashboard except a microfiber cloth, which i have done. on oct. 06 2012, i got into the car and found a crack over the driver's side dashboard above the instrument cluster. additional small cracks are starting to form over the passenger airbag. i am concerned that the cracks may cause problems in the case of airbag deployment.

Reported in: BUFFALO NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65656A

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i was driving my acura home the other night about 7:30pm in the pouring down rain. all of the sudden both of my headlights went out at once and the high beams did not work either. i couldn't even see the side of the road to pull over, so i followed a semi's taillights until i could take the next exit. it was terrifying. we took the car to a mechanic and he couldn't figure out the problem so he called acura in fife and they said it was an electrical issue and they had been having trouble with other cars doing the same thing. they want $1600 to fix headlights!! shouldn't this have been a recall issue since there is a huge safety factor here, putting not only the driver in danger, but other drivers on the road as well. i do plan on writing acura as well.

Reported in: CHEHALIS WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66266A

TIRES

tread has separated from tire carcass on one tire, imminent on other three tires according to dealer. suspect defective adhesive or application during manufacture of the tire.

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66266A

POWER TRAIN

i was driving down the highway at ~60+ mph in traffic and tapped the brakes. the car lurched and almost came to a dead stop (i later learned that the automatic transmission had shifted into 1st gear). this happened 2-3 other times as i tried to move over and get out of the traffic flow w/o being able to fully deploy the brakes. i had to "coast" to a stop. the force of the lurch was enough to throw me forward in my seat. i feel very fortunate that the airbag didn't deploy and that i was able to move to the shoulder without incident. the loud clunk that the car made when this happened made me think i had hit a huge rock or something in the road. beyond scary. i am the only owner of this car and it has been 100% maintained by the dealer.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66226A

SERVICE BRAKES

i was driving down the highway at ~60+ mph in traffic and tapped the brakes. the car lurched and almost came to a dead stop (i later learned that the automatic transmission had shifted into 1st gear). this happened 2-3 other times as i tried to move over and get out of the traffic flow w/o being able to fully deploy the brakes. i had to "coast" to a stop. the force of the lurch was enough to throw me forward in my seat. i feel very fortunate that the airbag didn't deploy and that i was able to move to the shoulder without incident. the loud clunk that the car made when this happened made me think i had hit a huge rock or something in the road. beyond scary. i am the only owner of this car and it has been 100% maintained by the dealer.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66226A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was driving down the highway at ~60+ mph in traffic and tapped the brakes. the car lurched and almost came to a dead stop (i later learned that the automatic transmission had shifted into 1st gear). this happened 2-3 other times as i tried to move over and get out of the traffic flow w/o being able to fully deploy the brakes. i had to "coast" to a stop. the force of the lurch was enough to throw me forward in my seat. i feel very fortunate that the airbag didn't deploy and that i was able to move to the shoulder without incident. the loud clunk that the car made when this happened made me think i had hit a huge rock or something in the road. beyond scary. i am the only owner of this car and it has been 100% maintained by the dealer.

Reported in: AUSTIN TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66226A

ENGINE

the bluetooth audio unit on my 2006 acura tl has short circuited and is draining my battery causing the ignition system issues when starting the car in the morning. the short circuit had occurred due to the audio unit being placed above the rearview mirror console, this location is exposed to sunlight which in turn causes the components to heat up and damage the audio unit.

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66286A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the bluetooth audio unit on my 2006 acura tl has short circuited and is draining my battery causing the ignition system issues when starting the car in the morning. the short circuit had occurred due to the audio unit being placed above the rearview mirror console, this location is exposed to sunlight which in turn causes the components to heat up and damage the audio unit.

Reported in: LOUISVILLE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66286A

STRUCTURE

dashboard is cracking all over the place. this is not regular wear and tear but a design/manufacturing defect. i am concerned about safety of airbag.

Reported in: HOMESTEAD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66276A

AIR BAGS

dashboard is cracking all over the place. this is not regular wear and tear but a design/manufacturing defect. i am concerned about safety of airbag.

Reported in: HOMESTEAD FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66276A

AIR BAGS

there is crack on the passenger side airbag cover of my acura 2006 tl car. i notice the crack on april 20, 2013. now, tt becomes much larger and longer. i believe that this is a manufacturing defect and a safety issue. i am afraid that the airbag will come out of this crack and hurt people.

Reported in: SUWANEE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66296A

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the seal on head lights on this vehicles fails accumulating a lot of condensation making it hard for driving at night. light bulbs keep burning out making it a fire electrical hazard and dangerous for owners and other vehicles and pedestrians.

Reported in: MARLBOROUGH MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66246A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the hands free link system in the 204-2008 acura tl is creating a drain on the battery resulting in complete electrical failure of the automobile. the incidence of failure is most common immediately after periods of at least 10 hours of non-use or shortly after starting. this problem has been reported extensively on the acura owner's websites and has been confirmed by the local dealership. given the possibility for in-use electrical failure, a recall should be issued.

Reported in: MINNEAPOLIS MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66216A

AIR BAGS

2006 acura tl; dashboard began cracking along the edge of the passenger airbag, within a day the crack grew substantially, this is very disappointing and concerning due to its location on the airbag perhaps if it cracks all the way the airbag could potentially deploy.

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

STRUCTURE

2006 acura tl; dashboard began cracking along the edge of the passenger airbag, within a day the crack grew substantially, this is very disappointing and concerning due to its location on the airbag perhaps if it cracks all the way the airbag could potentially deploy.

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

AIR BAGS

my husband and i noticed that there were two vertical cracks on the dash on either side of the passenger side dash airbag measuring approximately 5-6 inches each. the car was not involved in an accident and is not left out in the sun for extended periods of time so there is no known reason or explanation for these cracks. i have found numerous other complaints from consumers regarding this exact issue and i hope that acura investigates it, as this is obviously a defect and a safety issue. if the cracks continue to grow and/or the dash cracks further, it could cause the airbag to deploy or malfunction, not to mention that a luxury car should not have this type of problem. none of my other vehicles have ever had cracks in the dash, including a honda accord that was over 15 years old and an acura cl that was 11 years old.

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

STRUCTURE

my husband and i noticed that there were two vertical cracks on the dash on either side of the passenger side dash airbag measuring approximately 5-6 inches each. the car was not involved in an accident and is not left out in the sun for extended periods of time so there is no known reason or explanation for these cracks. i have found numerous other complaints from consumers regarding this exact issue and i hope that acura investigates it, as this is obviously a defect and a safety issue. if the cracks continue to grow and/or the dash cracks further, it could cause the airbag to deploy or malfunction, not to mention that a luxury car should not have this type of problem. none of my other vehicles have ever had cracks in the dash, including a honda accord that was over 15 years old and an acura cl that was 11 years old.

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

STRUCTURE

on june 23, 2013 i was sitting on the passenger side of my 2006 acura tl and noticed that my dashboard has approximately an 8 inch crack in it. the crack is on a seam where the airbag should deploy if i were to get into a car accident. my car has never been in an accident and is a certified pre-owned acura that i purchased at 30,000 miles. it formerly belonged to an fsu professor who has a long standing relationship with the dealership i purchased it from. the crack appeared overnight and is still a surprise to me. how does a $30,000 car get a crack in the dashboard especially where the airbag deploys? i no longer feel safe in this car. apparently this issue is widespread in the 2004-2006 model year acura tl's. one such forum acurazine has numerous owners with the exact issue. i also joined the facebook group acura tl defective dash-consumer's rights. both groups encouraged owners to make formal complaints to the nhtsa.

Reported in: TALLAHASSEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66226A

AIR BAGS

on june 23, 2013 i was sitting on the passenger side of my 2006 acura tl and noticed that my dashboard has approximately an 8 inch crack in it. the crack is on a seam where the airbag should deploy if i were to get into a car accident. my car has never been in an accident and is a certified pre-owned acura that i purchased at 30,000 miles. it formerly belonged to an fsu professor who has a long standing relationship with the dealership i purchased it from. the crack appeared overnight and is still a surprise to me. how does a $30,000 car get a crack in the dashboard especially where the airbag deploys? i no longer feel safe in this car. apparently this issue is widespread in the 2004-2006 model year acura tl's. one such forum acurazine has numerous owners with the exact issue. i also joined the facebook group acura tl defective dash-consumer's rights. both groups encouraged owners to make formal complaints to the nhtsa.

Reported in: TALLAHASSEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66226A

STRUCTURE

cracks have developed in the dashboard. approximately 10 inches along one side of passenger side air bag. i am concerned this will affect the air bag. also cracks on driver side dash.

Reported in: DEERFIELD BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66216A

AIR BAGS

cracks have developed in the dashboard. approximately 10 inches along one side of passenger side air bag. i am concerned this will affect the air bag. also cracks on driver side dash.

Reported in: DEERFIELD BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66216A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

since i bought my tl brand new if it sits 2 days or more the battery dies. once the car is turned off you can hear clicking in the dash. i have purchased a new battery for this vehicle every year and a half. the bluetooth quit within 3 years. then the dashboard started showing a rectangle image about 3 years in. my acura is garage kept and well taken care of. got in my car one morning and there is a crack on each side of the airbag going from windshield to passenger seat. this seems extremely dangerous. not to mention very concerning. this is an expensive luxury car. this should not be happening.

Reported in: LAKE CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66266A

AIR BAGS

since i bought my tl brand new if it sits 2 days or more the battery dies. once the car is turned off you can hear clicking in the dash. i have purchased a new battery for this vehicle every year and a half. the bluetooth quit within 3 years. then the dashboard started showing a rectangle image about 3 years in. my acura is garage kept and well taken care of. got in my car one morning and there is a crack on each side of the airbag going from windshield to passenger seat. this seems extremely dangerous. not to mention very concerning. this is an expensive luxury car. this should not be happening.

Reported in: LAKE CITY FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66266A

STRUCTURE

crack has opened up on the passenger side dash.

Reported in: BRADENTON FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66256A

STRUCTURE

on friday july 19th 2013 i noticed two small cracks (one about 3 inches and the other about 2 inches�) on dashboard on both sides of where the passenger airbag is located. on monday july 22nd the crack had grown considerably larger 12 inches. i spoke with acura client relations on monday july 22nd to express my concerns. they opened up a case and told me that i needed to have the dealer inspect it. i took my car to the carlsbad dealer on tuesday july 23rd and had it inspected by one of the service managers. he glanced at it and abruptly stated i will need a new dash and that my car was out of warranty so i will have to pay $1500. later that day i spoke with client relations and was told ¿�we are sorry for your issue and acura will provide assistance with the cost. the work can be done for $800¿� believing that the part may be faulty makes me question why i have to pay anything. i am extremely disappointed that i was dismissed so quickly because my car is out of warranty. i understand that wear and tear happens but if there is a defect that the consumer has no control over why should they be held to a warranty period? a little searching of the web will provide quite a bit of evidence of the same issue over and over again. below are a few links: cnn report http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/doc-708135 atlanta news station http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/acura-owners-complain-of-cracking-dashboards/nfb38/ acurazine forum http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=730775 facebook page started for the issue https://www.facebook.com/acuratldefectivedash.

Reported in: OCEANSIDE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66266A

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. the contact stated that he noticed a crack on the dashboard where the front passenger side air bag was located. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated the dashboard would have to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

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

STRUCTURE

at the beginning of this summer my dashboard randomly started cracking above my steering column. the crack has extended all the way to the windshield and split off in one direction. also the passenger side has started to crack around the airbag. an expensive luxury car like should not have these types of issues. i love this car, but now every time i get in i cant help but feel that i am driving a piece of junk.

Reported in: SALT LAKE CITY UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65666A

AIR BAGS

in april of 2013 i noticed a small crack above the steering column in the dashboard of my car, this crack slowly grew all the way to the windshield and has now spidered off towards the passenger side. just this month (sept 2013) i also noticed it starting to crack around the passenger side airbag. not only is the crack very unattractive, but it also has me worried about the airbag and the safety of my passengers. after researching this issue, i found that the cracking dashboard is a common issue on the third generation acura tl. in fact most third generation tl owners have had their dashboards crack, and when they contact acura (dealerships, and acura corporate) to try and get assistance, acura acts as though they have never heard of the issue before. some consumers are also getting an airbag warning light, and to remedy the warning light they have to drop $2,200 to have the whole dashboard replaced. i have also tried getting assistance from acura (both jody wilkinson acura salt lake city, and acura client relations). after leaving my car with them for 4 days, they told me that there was nothing they could do for me. the reason they wont help me is because i haven't been getting my car serviced at their dealership. since i know how to take care of my own car and perform my own oil changes, i will have to pay $2,200 to have the dashboard replaced. this was the excuse they used to deny me, there are many other excuses they have used on other consumers. acura needs to stand behind their cars and fix this obvious product flaw. they shouldn't be treating their consumers like criminals for not getting their vehicle serviced at the dealership. this is a serious safety issue and people need to start reporting it to every venue they can.

Reported in: SALT LAKE CITY UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65666A

STRUCTURE

two 12 inch vertical cracks down both sides of what appears to be the passenger air bag. cracks are on dash board. i'm not sure how safe the airbag on that side is now with the cracks outlining the airbag location.

Reported in: ST AUGUSTINE FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

one day i was driving in my 2006 tl with my son and he asked me about the crack in my dash on the passenger side airbag. i was blown away by his question. i did not expect this from acura at all! i was completely surprised, i keep my windows covered with a sun guard. it starts at the windshield and follows the airbag directly. i feel this is unsafe since it is at the airbag. it does contract and expand as the weather.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66266A

AIR BAGS

crack appeared on passenger side dashboard outlining airbag. i consider this a safety hazard and defect with acura tl.

Reported in: SLIDELL LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66226A

STRUCTURE

crack appeared on passenger side dashboard outlining airbag. i consider this a safety hazard and defect with acura tl.

Reported in: SLIDELL LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66226A

VISIBILITY/WIPER

about 3-6 months ago, i noticed a crack on the passenger side of my acura 2006 tl. gradually the crack grew, then over time, i saw two more cracks in the areas where the airbags are located. now these cracks are widening and i can see white in the cracks. my concern is that the manufacturer's defect will compromise proper deployment of the airbags in case of an accident. if so, this can have tragic consequences. i called the acura manufacturer customer service. they informed me that it will cost me $1500-2000 and that the adjustment from them will be minimal because the warranty for such a thing has expired. i researched on the internet and discovered that this is a common problem for acuras. please, please investigate and help others like me who are highly disappointed, discouraged and angry about the poor quality of materials used in the area that encases the airbags that should protect us from injury or death. for your information: my car has 92,000 miles and i have always taken good precautions to protect the dashboard with a windshield cover, used special conditioner and cracked my windows to keep the heat out. i also do proper and timely mechanical and electrical maintenance. i am the only driver and was hoping this would be my last car. now, if i must sell my car, my car has depreciated substantially due to poor workmanship and i will have a car payment i don't need or can't afford. do ru

Reported in: CORPUS CHRISTI TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66276A

STRUCTURE

about 3-6 months ago, i noticed a crack on the passenger side of my acura 2006 tl. gradually the crack grew, then over time, i saw two more cracks in the areas where the airbags are located. now these cracks are widening and i can see white in the cracks. my concern is that the manufacturer's defect will compromise proper deployment of the airbags in case of an accident. if so, this can have tragic consequences. i called the acura manufacturer customer service. they informed me that it will cost me $1500-2000 and that the adjustment from them will be minimal because the warranty for such a thing has expired. i researched on the internet and discovered that this is a common problem for acuras. please, please investigate and help others like me who are highly disappointed, discouraged and angry about the poor quality of materials used in the area that encases the airbags that should protect us from injury or death. for your information: my car has 92,000 miles and i have always taken good precautions to protect the dashboard with a windshield cover, used special conditioner and cracked my windows to keep the heat out. i also do proper and timely mechanical and electrical maintenance. i am the only driver and was hoping this would be my last car. now, if i must sell my car, my car has depreciated substantially due to poor workmanship and i will have a car payment i don't need or can't afford. do ru

Reported in: CORPUS CHRISTI TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66276A

SERVICE BRAKES

early on i noticed that the brakes in my 2006 acura tl had a relatively soft feel in operation. indeed, from the first day of ownership of the brand new car i'd been surprised at the difference from my previous car -- a 1995 nissan maxima -- which had solid feeling brakes. i attributed this softness to the new car's greater weight -- the brakes did after all, stop the car. but they never felt truly secure. in the last 2 years, the softness progressed slowly at first, and then worsening with an increasing rate of decline. at the start of july 2013, i was alarmed to find that i needed to pump the brakes for them to engage and stop the car. on 7/3/2013 the mechanic i saw found that air was in the lines, and that this apparently had let the right rear pads stay in contact with the disc requiring servicing of that portion of the system. he alerted me that a defective brake modulator problem was known to affect many tls of that time period. as it is an expensive part and not yet recalled, we opted to bleed the lines and fix the other damage hoping it would turn out that the line had simply leaked somehow. the drive away was the first & only time i've ever felt solid brakes on this car. but before i'd reached my home 10 miles away, they'd become spongy. by the next day i needed to pump them. clearly, the modulator is introducing air to the lines. i essentially set the car aside while deciding whether i should replace it or fix it. i'm about to replace the modulator at my expense as i've decided i'm not prepared to buy a new car after all, but the brakes must be made safe. acura has issued a bulletin, but they've not accepted responsibility for selling new cars with a defective part that completely fails, eventually. the problem they've imposed on the public is serious. please don't wait for there to be a death before requiring a recall of the part by acura. thank you.

Reported in: SOUTH SALEM NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my 2006 acura tl hands free link stopped working. i tried to reboot the system but the screen never changed from the "rebooting" message. a few days later the battery died. i had the battery replaced and had to enter new codes in the radio and navigation systems. now the navigation and radio do not communicate so there is no voice for the navigation, the clock will not reset and the bluetooth still doesn't work. on top of that, my transmission blew and so did the power steering pump. while it was at the dealer, they tried to fix the issue but said the don't know what is wrong so just replace the whole unit. which costs $500. i read other acura owner have the same issue and i beg of acura to recall the unit.

Reported in: WANTAGH NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66206A

AIR BAGS

a large crack on the front dashboard above the airbag on passenger side.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66266A

STRUCTURE

a large crack on the front dashboard above the airbag on passenger side.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66266A

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. the contact stated that the hood failed due to defective struts the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 32,000.

Reported in: TAMARAC FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X6A

AIR BAGS

our hands free link unit that pairs with your cell phone became defective over a year ago. it heats up at night all by itself and gets very hot making me leery about it causing a fire. my wife drives the car and being unable to use the hands free to speak on the phone is very dangerous. additionally, it has ruined two batteries before we could identify what was happening. the dash board on the passenger side has badly cracked around the airbag. we are very afraid that this will adversely affect its deployment when needed or even an accidental deployment when not needed. neither of these items should be happening on any car much less a semi-luxury car such as acura.

Reported in: NAPLES FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66246A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

our hands free link unit that pairs with your cell phone became defective over a year ago. it heats up at night all by itself and gets very hot making me leery about it causing a fire. my wife drives the car and being unable to use the hands free to speak on the phone is very dangerous. additionally, it has ruined two batteries before we could identify what was happening. the dash board on the passenger side has badly cracked around the airbag. we are very afraid that this will adversely affect its deployment when needed or even an accidental deployment when not needed. neither of these items should be happening on any car much less a semi-luxury car such as acura.

Reported in: NAPLES FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66246A

VISIBILITY/WIPER

this is a complaint regarding the poor and hazardous design of rain-x latitude wiper blades connector piece. while driving in "normal duty conditions" light non-freezing rain (temp in the mid 50's fahrenheit) at normal city speeds the passenger wiper, a 19" rain-x latitude, properly installed, catastrophically failed causing the wiper blade portion of the part to become completely detached from the vehicles wiper arm with the plastic clip still attached to the vehicle's metal wiper arm. the blade was thrown from the vehicle into the roadway.this caused a sudden total loss of visibility. it is clear that there is a flaw with the integrity of this part as designed by rain-x that could cause a sudden and total loss of visibility in the event of a failure and could cause dangerous debris to be mechanically thrown from a vehicle, endangering the safety of others.

Reported in: BALTIMORE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA662X6A

AIR BAGS

airbag on passenger side on acura tl 2006 model i have a crack in the dash. i read several complaints about this. i am gonna have to hire a lawyer cause no one is paying attention to the people who paid thousands of dollars for the acura's. the dealership said 2000. it wasn't even my fault. now if someone dies in my car because of this, i am suing. i done twittered this problem and all they can say it is not covered. how can you have so many complaints and no one will do anything about it.

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

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. the contact stated that there was a crack in the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to a dealer or for inspection but no diagnosis was provided. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66266A

AIR BAGS

problem started with a small crack on my dashboard by the passenger airbag(outline of the airbag started cracking). after about a week the crack grew all the way to the windshield and now i have 2 cracks about a foot long each perpendicular to each other. also another crack closer to the middle of the dashboard appeared about a week ago. that crack is about half the size of the cracks by the passenger airbag.

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

STRUCTURE

problem started with a small crack on my dashboard by the passenger airbag(outline of the airbag started cracking). after about a week the crack grew all the way to the windshield and now i have 2 cracks about a foot long each perpendicular to each other. also another crack closer to the middle of the dashboard appeared about a week ago. that crack is about half the size of the cracks by the passenger airbag.

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the hands free link malfunctions and drains the battery. if the car sits for more than a day, the battery is dead and it will not start. this has left me stranded more than a dozen times. a search on the internet reveals that thousands of acura tls have had the same issue. the dead battery leaves people stranded and eventually leads to the destruction of the alternator. acura knows this is an issue, but has not done anything.

Reported in: SOUTH JORDAN UT || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66246A

SERVICE BRAKES

abs kicked in when braking on an icy downhill. this is the first time abs has ever engaged on this car. after releasing the brake pedal, brakes became extremely soft and travel much farther towards to the floor before brakes engage. pumping them does not return brakes to normal operation. research uncovered a technical service bulletin (tsb) with honda/acura aware of this problem. acura service bulletin 07041. it appears this should be a recall given the danger this poses (loss of braking power). recommendation is to replace $900+ vsa modulator. ridiculous.

Reported in: WASHINGTON DC || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65546A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i've been having problems with my acura tl (2006) starting. in january of this year, it was determined that i had a faulty battery and that was replaced under warranty. last week, my car was getting very slow to start. i take it in to acura and they tell me that the hands free link has a parasitic draw on the battery and told me it needed to be replaced. i have never, ever used this feature and was incensed that i had to pay $400 to replace it! today, a mere seven days later, my car would not start at all. i had it towed back to the acura and they tell me its the starter...over $500 to fix!!! i've read on several forums that there have been issues with the hfl. being stranded is a safety issue! acura and the government needs to take this seriously. i am a single parent and this has placed a parasitic drain on my savings!

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

STEERING

since the day of the car purchased in 2006 the steering was very harder than other cars we used before and consulted with the dealer. i was told that acura tl is a sports car and the steering will be harder than other manufactures. this problem continued and a recall from the manufacture replaced power steering hose which was defective. i contacted dealer multiple times and was told that the nothing to worry; it is normal for this model. when the situation got really bad, i took it back to the dealer when the mileage was around 120000 miles, i was told that the power steering rack is leaking oil out the end seals and the proper correction is replacement of power steering rack and a possible damage to the pump due to low fluid level. the estimated cost was $1650.00. i had a very hard time for driving this car for many years and come up with $1700.00 to fix it. also the bushing were torn and popped through. according to service technician torn bushing was a design issue for 2004-2008 models and acura changed the body style later to correct the problem. in order to fix this wobbling/shaking problem the estimated cost is $681.00. (due to defecitive body style). according the dealers and technicians i contacted, i was told that these problems are vey seldom and they are due to manufacturing problems. as a customer i have to come up with around $2500.00 to fix a defective luxury car cost me more than $35000.00 in 2006. what a shame.

Reported in: GURNEE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66216A

SUSPENSION

since the day of the car purchased in 2006 the steering was very harder than other cars we used before and consulted with the dealer. i was told that acura tl is a sports car and the steering will be harder than other manufactures. this problem continued and a recall from the manufacture replaced power steering hose which was defective. i contacted dealer multiple times and was told that the nothing to worry; it is normal for this model. when the situation got really bad, i took it back to the dealer when the mileage was around 120000 miles, i was told that the power steering rack is leaking oil out the end seals and the proper correction is replacement of power steering rack and a possible damage to the pump due to low fluid level. the estimated cost was $1650.00. i had a very hard time for driving this car for many years and come up with $1700.00 to fix it. also the bushing were torn and popped through. according to service technician torn bushing was a design issue for 2004-2008 models and acura changed the body style later to correct the problem. in order to fix this wobbling/shaking problem the estimated cost is $681.00. (due to defecitive body style). according the dealers and technicians i contacted, i was told that these problems are vey seldom and they are due to manufacturing problems. as a customer i have to come up with around $2500.00 to fix a defective luxury car cost me more than $35000.00 in 2006. what a shame.

Reported in: GURNEE IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66216A

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

my car battery kept dying every 3 months, i even got a new battery and my car was still dying. i was stranded at the bank in a parking lot, my driveway, and at work. after it died again and wouldnt start with a new battery i called the dealership. they stated it is my blue tooth, which hadnt been working, that is draining my battery and they have seen it in my model and year. i had to pay $100 to have it disconnected and they want to charge me $400 to have it replaced. i replaced it and now they wont reeimburse me. this should be a recall and it is a safety issue being stranded with your car not starting. i have a baby that is not ok with me to wonderr if my car will start. please help acura needs to be accountable for this faulty part and the safety of people driving their cars.

Reported in: ORANGE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 9UUA66286A0

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

my car battery kept dying every 3 months, i even got a new battery and my car was still dying. i was stranded at the bank in a parking lot, my driveway, and at work. after it died again and wouldnt start with a new battery i called the dealership. they stated it is my blue tooth, which hadnt been working, that is draining my battery and they have seen it in my model and year. i had to pay $100 to have it disconnected and they want to charge me $400 to have it replaced. i replaced it and now they wont reeimburse me. this should be a recall and it is a safety issue being stranded with your car not starting. i have a baby that is not ok with me to wonderr if my car will start. please help acura needs to be accountable for this faulty part and the safety of people driving their cars.

Reported in: ORANGE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 9UUA66286A0

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my car battery kept dying every 3 months, i even got a new battery and my car was still dying. i was stranded at the bank in a parking lot, my driveway, and at work. after it died again and wouldnt start with a new battery i called the dealership. they stated it is my blue tooth, which hadnt been working, that is draining my battery and they have seen it in my model and year. i had to pay $100 to have it disconnected and they want to charge me $400 to have it replaced. i replaced it and now they wont reeimburse me. this should be a recall and it is a safety issue being stranded with your car not starting. i have a baby that is not ok with me to wonderr if my car will start. please help acura needs to be accountable for this faulty part and the safety of people driving their cars.

Reported in: ORANGE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 9UUA66286A0

POWER TRAIN

the transmission stopped operating. appears an issue with the second gear, as per repair facility

Reported in: ANTELOPE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66226A

POWER TRAIN

my 2006 acura tl suddenly shut off while driving on a parkway. the dealer said a yellow sack spider web clogged the air conditioning drain tube which caused water to back up and spill onto the power train control module causing my acura to shut off. very dangerous situation.

Reported in: PLAINVIEW NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66276A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

dash is cracked on the passenger side - approximately 12" in length (vertical) over air bag

Reported in: LAGRANGE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66256A

AIR BAGS

cracked dashboard on both edges of the airbag.

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

AIR BAGS

there are long cracks in my dashboard around the passenger air bag.

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

POWER TRAIN

transmission shifted erratically at 40 mph and was slipping at 50 mph until it went neutral on a busy road. stopped on the shoulder and waited for a few minutes. was able to get to my destination. later that day i drove back home only to have the same issues after 15 minutes but this time the transmission could not upshift properly and would go to neutral. stopped on the shoulder again and waited. re-started after a few minutes and the car would drive fine again but only for 3-4 minutes until the transmission went to neutral again. this went on for 2-3 more times until i stopped and just parked the car waiting for the tow truck to take back to a reputable repair shop. found out from the service dept that the transmission is shot and that i needed to replace it. i called the acura dealer and was informed that they could not do anything since it was past the warranty period even though i only had 68k miles on the odometer. the car has been maintained extremely well and cared for. i never had a problem with honda transmission on prior vehicles i drove (98 civic 100k+ miles and 98 accord 4 cycl 190k miles).

Reported in: BALLWIN MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66206A

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

about a foot long crack on the passenger side dash starting around the airbag. i use a sunshade to protect the dash from the sun. i have seen hundreds of other complaints on online forums also.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

i was driving west on the turner turnpike in oklahoma. not a hot day nor cold. i heard a pop of sorts and wasn't sure just yet where it came from. but it sounded like it came from the dash. i eventually see a small crack around my front passenger airbag on the right side. well in less than a month it was gone from front of the dash (near the windshield) to the back. now the dash looks like 2 separate pieces. the concern is that this is a safety issue. if you pry up a little the dash where it is cracked you can see what appears to be the airbag. i fear this may cause a failed or improper deployment i the event if a accident. if you search online for 2006 acura tl dashboard crack. you will come across hundreds of pictures and complaints where the crack has always formed around the passenger airbag. i feel this would cause that piece to fly at the passenger in the event of an airbag deployment. if you call acura they deny an issue or defect and sometimes even say its weather related. which can't be the case considering it's been happening i'm the exact same spot for everyone.

Reported in: TULSA OK || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA65576A

SUSPENSION

the passenger side front sub-frame failed. the metal had fatigue in the area where the compliance bushing is mounted. if this part failed completely, there would have been a loss of steering and control. part failure was discovered at honda dealership when the vehicle was being serviced for a replacement timing belt.

Reported in: NEW LENOX IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66246A

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl- the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. the contact stated that there were cracks in the dashboard that were randomly occuring as the dashboard was deteriorating intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure several times. the approximate failure mileage was 102,000. dyd

Reported in: MIAMI LAKES FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 19UUA66296A