What is the most common structure and body problem on the 2005 Acura TL?

The dominant pattern is dashboard cracking, frequently occurring near the passenger airbag compartment, reported across many of the 160 structure and body complaints filed for this model year.

Is there a recall for the 2005 Acura TL dashboard cracking?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Structure & Body problem area for the 2005 TL.

How many complaints does the 2005 Acura TL have for structure and body issues?

NHTSA lists 160 Structure & Body complaints for the 2005 TL, which is 41% of its 388 total complaints, the highest share among all TL model years shown.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2005 TL is 94,900 miles.

Were there any injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA records 2 injuries among the Structure & Body complaints for the 2005 TL, with no crashes or fires reported.

2005 Acura TL Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body issues account for 160 of 388 complaints (41%) on the 2005 Acura TL, the highest share of any model year, mostly centered on dashboard cracking near the passenger airbag. Median mileage at failure was 94,900, and NHTSA lists no related recall for this area.

Structure & Body complaints: 160; 41% of 388 complaints
All complaints this year: 388
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 94,900 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Dashboard cracks, often multiple, appearing near or around the passenger airbag compartment with no collision or impact involved.
Owners worry that dashboard cracking near the airbag housing could interfere with airbag deployment or cause debris injury.
Trunk lid gas struts lose tension, letting the trunk slam shut on its own or when weight is added.
Roof panel can visibly flex and dent after minor impacts, such as hitting a curb, requiring full panel replacement.
Door locks can fail, trapping occupants inside the car with no way to open doors manually or with a key.
Interior trim pieces, including the gear shift box cover and cupholder cover, crack or break during normal use.

When 2005 Acura TL body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 3, 2005, latest Apr 13, 2022.

160 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q3 to 2022 Q2; peak 2010 Q3 (14).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2005 Acura TL

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by TL model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2005160 (41%)
200665 (26%)
200721 (17%)
200824 (19%)
20097 (17%)
20104 (6%)
20111 (5%)
20126 (5%)
20133 (5%)
20141 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

What is the most common structure and body problem on the 2005 Acura TL?: The dominant pattern is dashboard cracking, frequently occurring near the passenger airbag compartment, reported across many of the 160 structure and body complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a recall for the 2005 Acura TL dashboard cracking?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Structure & Body problem area for the 2005 TL.
How many complaints does the 2005 Acura TL have for structure and body issues?: NHTSA lists 160 Structure & Body complaints for the 2005 TL, which is 41% of its 388 total complaints, the highest share among all TL model years shown.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2005 TL is 94,900 miles.
Were there any injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA records 2 injuries among the Structure & Body complaints for the 2005 TL, with no crashes or fires reported.