2003 Toyota Tacoma Air Bags Problems
- 15
- 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 15 stored complaint records:
- 9 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- light came · 4 records
- failed deploy · 4 records
- police report · 4 records
- report filed · 4 records
- passenger side · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Takata recall i would like to know why this vehicle is not on the recall list . Does this truck have takata airbags? Did takata make these bags safe but all others defective. This needs to be checked out as well. I do not feel safe because we have been hearing about these dangerous airbags for years yet this vehicle does not have the recall. Are you sure of their safety?!!
ODI 11015873
Air Bags · Engine
Takata recall: airbag "warning" light on dashboard is on and has been since before i purchased the truck , according to the seller. Not sure if airbag would even operate (doubtful). Also, the "check engine" light is on, scans keep saying it is an emissions problem. Vacuum canister, wiring, oxygen sensor were replaced and light went off temporarily, then stays on even though truck runs fine. Date given below is date…
ODI 11074591
Air Bags
Takata recall my airbag light came on recently. I took vehicle into auto shop, they replaced the airbag sensor located under the battery and cleared codes. The airbag light remained off for approx 30 days. Light kept coming back on every few days.i kept taking vehicle to auto shop where thy would clear the codes. This is a weekly routine. I have been informed that eventually the light will stay on permanently. Is…
ODI 11186933
Air Bags · Body · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 20 to 25 mph and exiting a ramp, the rear of the vehicle swayed to the left, then back to the right, and turned 360 degrees. The back end of the vehicle bobbled, flipped over, crashed into trees, and landed on the driver side. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and injuries were sustained that required medical attention. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10909958
Air Bags
Driving very slow on a rough terrain logging road and air bag light came on and has not gone off. *tr
ODI 10650982
Air Bags
My 2003 matrix had less than 40,000 original miles when the dash air bag light came on. Toyota recalled the matrix for this problem and was corrected in 2013. My 2003 tacoma truck's current mileage is only 29,667 original miles. At approximately 28,000 miles the dash air bag light came on. A friend who specializes in toyota repairs checked it and said it was the b1100-air bag sensor module.. Toyota has yet to recall…
ODI 10586940
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Coming to a stop approx 2 mph the engine suddenly revved very loudly and the truck show forward. The brakes did not stop the truck. I swerved to avoid the campsite we were at and hit a tree very hard. The engine however continued to rev loudly and i shifted to park. With the engine still very loud and the wheels spinning i had to shut the engine by removing the key. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10532725
Air Bags · Structure · Tires
Letter to the secretary from re complaint regarding the safety of the 2003 toyota tacoma *tgw the consumer stated while driving, another vehicle slid into his vehicle and he hit the passenger front tire of the other vehicle at 40 mph. The air bags failed to deploy. The consumer also stated the tires and front fender ratio had a design defect. The consumer was injured in the accident. *jb..updated 01/31/12..updated…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10423465
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact was driving out in an intersection when a vehicle crashed into him at 45 mph. The air bag did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home and had not been inspected. The contact was concerned that the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 80,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10406924
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not stop. As a result, the front driver's side of the vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10732236
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving 70 mph, the contact fell asleep or blacked out. The vehicle hit a guardrail went down an embankment and struck a tree and rolled over. The vehicle sustained major front end and rear damage damage due to the impact. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was trapped in the vehicle and sustained major scalp injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10243440
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving 25 mph in icy conditions, the vehicle crashed head on into a wired guardrail and rolled down a hill. The front passenger went through the windshield. The injuries were unknown. The driver was wearing a seat belt, but sustained an injured right shoulder. The air bags failed to deploy, even though the side air bags were activated. The vehicle was towed and the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10214934
Air Bags · Lower Ball Joint
Tl*- the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact received a follow up notice for the suspension, lower ball joints. However, he never received a previous notice. The contact's vehicle was involved in a crash while driving 40 mph and was unable to gain control of the steering wheel. The air bags did not deploy, the contact's head shattered the windshield, and also sustainede bruising to the face. The contact…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10183094
Air Bags · Structure
Passenger side air bag vibration when motor is running. Returned to local dealership due to loud rattle in dash board. Dealer inspected and reported that a majority of the clips holding the passenger side airbag in place were not there. Dealer ordered replacement clips and dashboard bolts and repair was made. In october 2003 rattle returned and a bolt appeared on the passenger floor board. Returned vehicle to…
ODI 10176527
Air Bags
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision at 30/40 mph. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10040799