2005 Acura TL Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 156about this part
- Share
- 40%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,950miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 156 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Acura TL, 40% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,950 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Acura 2005 TL has several cracks throughout the dashboard. I have filed previously, this filing is another concern that can be added to the ones I just submitted regarding the cracked dashboard - will the damaged dashboard break apart easily and cause injury during a minor accident? This concern is additional to the airbag concerns I articulated in my previous submission.”
NHTSA complaint #11166189, filed 2019-01, 85,000 miles“Like many others on this complaint website, my dashboard suddenly cracked around the airbag on the passenger side. There was no impact or accident related to the spontaneous breakdown of the dashboard. On a car as nice as the Acura, I'm surprised they have not issued a recall, given how many complaints have been filed. I am thinking about a new car, and would think twice about another Acura now.”
NHTSA complaint #10669467, filed 2015-01, 120,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10480032, filed 2012-10, 131,000 miles“I'd 2005 TL, yes was just turn 10 yrs . My dashboard was cracking. I hardly heard anything like that. Dealer corporate don't want to deal with me. It's not safe for me to drive with cracking dashboard. Next thing someone told me I might had defects dashboard. Anyhow I don't know what to do now.”
NHTSA complaint #10678603, filed 2015-01, 48,671 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10521307, filed 2013-06, 135,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018119Sep 16, 2005Heat shield, pinging noise.
- 10018118Sep 16, 2005Headliner separating from moonroof.
- 10018116Sep 16, 2005Front interior water leak.
- 10016280May 16, 2005Body paint peeling/cracking. Dealer visit request.
- 10016266May 16, 2005Twang or groan noise at 12 mph.
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 2005 Acura TL
144 complaintsOther or unknown
66 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsTires
20 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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