2005 Toyota Tacoma Air Bags Problems
- 38
- 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 38 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Frontal · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the squib cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10403877
Air Bags
Srs light is on at all times when vehicle is on. There was no cause, it simply came on. It does not seem to effect the vehicle, however, i am greatly concerned that my vehicles safety features are faulty and may not protect me in the event of a vehicle accident. I have done nothing to correct the issue other than research online and communicate with other owners of the same vehicle. There are many other instances of…
ODI 10364143
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 40 mph the air bags involuntarily deployed, knocking the driver unconscious and resulting in a single car crash. A police was taken. The driver was reported injured; however, when the ambulance arrive he was not transported to the hospital. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not examined to determine the cause…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10357152
Air Bags · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
2nd time a gas pedal stuck on my 2005 toyota tacoma truck leading to a 2nd collision with property damage to my truck & the car in front of me. Coming up to a red light with plenty of room to stop on a flat rd. There where skid marks from my truck and i had both feet on the brake and the engine increased inspeed. The dealer still does not have the parts to repair this problem even after my first accident in june of…
Crash reported
ODI 10349678
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission
2005 toyota tacoma lunges or surges while holding the brake at light. If i don't hold the brake firm it could rear end vehicle in front of me. Dealer says its normal. And charged me to inspect. Airbag light came on dealer told me it was a part in the airbag and wanted 612.00 to replace stating that it may go off while driving.causing a crash .shouldn't a part this critical be covered for life of truck? *tr
ODI 10335062
Air Bags
On february 22 at approximately 5:30 a.m. Pst, i noticed my airbag light come on and stay on. I called the dealer in santee ca., and asked what this was being the manual in my truck said to "contact dealer immediately". I was informed that it meant that the airbags would not deploy if i was to be in a wreck. I brought the truck in on the 23rdbefore work about 5:15 a.m. Pst. Later about 8:00 a.m., i got a call saying…
ODI 10330230
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I had an accident last august while driving my toyota tacoma prerunner. I was slowing down in a turn lane and i could not get the truck to stop which made me continue into oncoming traffic. The damage to my truck was over $8,000. And i do not know the dollar amount cased to the other car but it sustained major to the front of that car. The other car hit me on the driver side near the front wheel and back wheel…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10302403
Air Bags
Replacement of spiral cable assembly, diagnosis, paper work to take 4 hours to six hours to complete. This was quoted to me by your toyota dealership ( precision toyota) in the tucson area. Yet the notification states only 30 minutes is needed to replace. *tr
ODI 10472748
Air Bags · Frontal
My 05 tacoma,dash light went on. I took it to the dealer and they "oh yea, that's been a big problem with those models". Turned out it was the air bag warning light, after 85,000 it came on. It cost me $800.00 dollars to fix, they said it was a 5 hour job, but it only took 2 hours but charged me the $800.00 anyway.the part is called the spiral cable, and it attaches to the air bag, they said they had to pull my…
ODI 10311296
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and when it was turned on the air bag light illuminated. The dealer was informed about the failure and it was repaired under warranty. The contact stated that when the air bag light illuminated a second time; the dealer stated that the cable sub assembly needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was repaired. The failure…
ODI 10362454
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving 25 mph, the air bag indicator light illuminated and remained lit. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 06v096000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the air bag switch needed to be replaced. The dealer also stated that the air bag could deploy at anytime if a crash occurred or for no reason at all. There was also the…
ODI 10208408
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to a shortage in the spiral cable for the air bag system. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10246220
Air Bags
Passenger side airbag does not work due to faulty wiring harness under the passenger seat. Upon investigation of online resources it was found that this is a recurring problem with the tacoma model. *tr
ODI 10559945