1. Toyota Tacoma
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Frontal

2002 Toyota Tacoma Frontal Problems

6
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 6 stored complaint records:

  • 4 indicate a crash
  • 4 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 10, 2010 · 56,000 miles

    Frontal

    Airbag warning light has been flashing for about 6 months . This is a 2002 tacoma extended cab pick-up truck with 56k miles. Dealer says $200.00 to diagnose. Costs to remedy airbag problem could be as much as $500.00 to $600.00, perhaps more. Dealer states airbag will not deploy but is not sure of what is really the problem until the diagnosis is completed. My question is; why this problem with a truck with low…

    ODI 10361663

  • August 28, 2009

    Frontal

    My mother was recently involved in a car wreck where she was hit on the drivers side. She was driving a 2002 toyota tacoma and the drivers side airbag did not deploy. She was seriously injured in the wreck. I would like to know what can we do about this. *tr

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10285182

  • June 9, 2006 · 205,000 miles

    Frontal

    Dt*: the contact stated the frontal airbag sensors pick up radio transmitters. The dealership determined the airbags have a global positioning sensor and a secret surveillance device, which caused the radio transmissions. The manufacturer has been alerted.

    ODI 10159402

  • July 17, 2003

    Frontal

    Topic:" drivers-side airbag failure.nfortunately, i was in an accident, which i was cited. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured. I impacted the rear of a stattionary car at approx. 50mph and my airbag failed to deploy. I thank the lord nobody was hurt. But, what if someone was injured, the manufacturer would clearly be liable. I contacted the manufacturer about the incident. Thier representative reported the…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10030477

  • September 2, 2002

    Frontal

    While traveling 60 mph at night, the driver didn't judge the distance of traffic due to improper sign illustrations by road company. Driver had impact of left front which neither air bag deployed. The truck has been totaled from the insurance company due to the extent of damage. The driver received facial, hand, neck and back injurys. Please describe details

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 8019214

  • April 1, 2002

    Frontal

    I was involved in a accident on the freeway, i was stopped in traffic when i was hit from behind and forced into the vehicle in front of me, there was alot of damage done to my vehicle and the other vehicles involved. I have concerns about my air bags not deploying. I was hit in the are maked in my owners manual that informs you as to where the area would have to be hit for them to deploy, i was also trveling at a…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 760355