2004 Acura TL Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 232about this part
- Share
- 42%of 551 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 232 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Acura TL, 42% of the 551 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Large crack appeared on my dashboard today. I googled and found out there are thousands of Acura tls having the same issue. But the manufacturer has not done a recall. I called Acura client relations as well as dealer. They are not doing anything. The crack dashboard is a safety concern as the srs airbag sits behind that and can explode.”
NHTSA complaint #10875792, filed 2016-06, 107,500 miles“My dash is cracking at an accelerated rate. First at the passenger airbag, then started sinking deeper that makes an obvious rectangle on my dash. My concern is if the dash is dry enough to split along the airbag seams, then what would prevent shards of dash flying off if the airbag deploys? This should get some serious safety considerations.”
NHTSA complaint #10788494, filed 2015-11, 135,000 miles“The cracks around passanger side airbag. The air bag light has been on since the first crack appear. The cracks are on all over the dashboard. Some chipping started now. I have taken to the dealer many times and I was told there is no issue but couldn't clear the light. The car is always parked in garage and under canopy at work.”
NHTSA complaint #10705320, filed 2015-04, 29,000 miles“Overnight my dash board has significant cracks this car has been garage kept and apparently many 04 and 05 Acura's have this issue looks terrible and dealer wants 1500 to replace I think a recall is in order from Acura/honda I am so frustrated now ... Almost want to get ride of this car because of this problem don't know where to turn for help.”
NHTSA complaint #10495017, filed 2013-01, 116,000 miles“3 cracks have been forming for the last 6 months on my dash from the middle speaker over to the left airbag compartment area. They are now beginning to split. The airbag light also now comes on when there is a passenger riding on the right front seat. Dealership gave me a replacement price of $2500 but that Acura corporate is knocking off less than $200 for goodwill . This is an obvious defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10692067, filed 2015-03, 34,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018119Sep 16, 2005Heat shield, pinging noise.
- 10018116Sep 16, 2005Front interior water leak.
- 10016280May 16, 2005Body paint peeling/cracking. Dealer visit request.
- 10016266May 16, 2005Twang or groan noise at 12 mph.
- 10014778Jan 16, 2005Body paint peeling cracking.
- 10013627Nov 12, 2004Headliner sags at moonroof opening.
- 10014135Aug 16, 2004Body paint peeling.
- 10013732Jul 16, 2004Bumper paint peeling. Dealer visit request. Acura tech line summary.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 6 | 14% |
| 2008 | 20 | 16% |
| 2007 | 20 | 16% |
| 2006 | 64 | 26% |
| 2005 | 156 | 40% |
| 2004 | 232 | 42% |
| 2003 | 15 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 10% |
| 1997 | 1 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Acura TL
199 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
56 complaintsTires
51 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsSeats
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Acura TL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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