A structure of a vehicle instrument panel area, which is capable of sufficiently ensuring a frontward displacement of a steering column (3) adapted to be displaced frontwardly in response to an impact load applied thereto frontwardly, even under a condition that a column cover (5) is disposed to overlap with a meter unit (2) when viewed in an axial direction of the steering column (3). A meter unit (2) is attached to an instrument panel (1) through brittles portions (31g) in such a manner as to allow the attachment therebetween to be released when a column cover (5) is brought into contact with the meter unit (2).