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  3. 2006
  4. Air Bags

2006 Toyota Tacoma Air Bags Problems

63
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 63 stored complaint records:

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

What owners report

  • spiral cable · 31 records
  • airbag light · 19 records
  • warning light · 16 records
  • light came · 12 records
  • clock spring · 11 records
  • steering wheel · 8 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi25
30–60k mi13
100–150k mi12
150–400k mi5
1–30k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 12, 2018 · 131,800 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control

    The airbag light just turned on. Cruise control on steering wheel is not functioning, audio control on steering not working also and lastly the horn is not working also. Looks like a spiral cable problem based on the symptom and validation of discussion group online. Checked for recall here and seen my vin number on the range for recall. Why did i not received any recall notice on this. Not sure if the vehicle is…

    ODI 11151633

  • May 15, 2018

    Air Bags

    I have the airbag light on for about 6 months or so now and i am concern about my safety, me and my family. I checked, my car's model is not under the airbag recall but it is an important issue to be fixed.

    ODI 11144820

  • March 10, 2018 · 175,000 miles

    Air Bags

    I had the spiral cable fixed under the airbag recall in 2012. Now the light is on again and they want to charge me $500 to fix the same problem. It seems to me if the fix breaks then there was never really a fix. So i guess now i will be driving without an airbag since i dont have the money to get this fixed. I will never again in my life purchase another toyota and will tell everyone i know to do the same!!

    ODI 11080705

  • March 3, 2018 · 179,100 miles

    Air Bags

    I got my air bag light on, solid light now, i connected the scanner and read code b1801. I checked in internet that could be a recall for some trucks. I went to the dealer and it doesn't show that my truck has that recall on. I need to do my smog and now because i have the airbag on i can not do it. Can you guys help me.. My email is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5…

    ODI 11113151

  • October 1, 2017 · 162,500 miles

    Air Bags · Cruise Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle cruise control failed to engage. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The contact was also, concerned that the air bags may fail to deploy in the event of a crash. The vehicle was not taken to a dealership to have a diagnostic testing performed. However, the contact feels that the failure was caused by nhtsa…

    ODI 11082018

  • April 15, 2017 · 100,900 miles

    Air Bags · Seat Belts · Suspension

    Never received recall on the airbags? Safety harness in the back seats where my rand kids ride will not tighten up. Leaf-springs bow up in the middle not down? Have replaced u-joints more times then on my 97 ford. Plus carrier bearings because of the leaf springs and stopped driving it because it goes back and forth on the road. My rear end howls and needs replaced because the rear end is higher then the tranny but…

    ODI 10985037

  • February 9, 2015 · 110,000 miles

    Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and make contact with a guard rail before crashing into a brick wall. During the incident, the vehicle sustained significant damage to the front end but the air bags did not deploy. The driver suffered an…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10682500

  • December 22, 2014 · 89,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the air bag warning light sporadically illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire unit that operated the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.

    ODI 10667687

  • November 18, 2014 · 159,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle slid on black ice and crashed into a cement barrier. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,000.

    Crash reported

    ODI 10658816

  • August 6, 2014 · 112,751 miles

    Air Bags

    My airbag light came on last week and i found a recall for this issue. I just found out that the recall for the airbag light due to a spiral cable in the steering wheel of my toyota was not covered for my tacoma model. Further diagnostic revealed it is the spiral cable and they are charging me $600.00. They said it is a safety concern and the airbag would not have deployed. *tr

    ODI 10621095

  • August 6, 2014 · 112,751 miles

    Air Bags

    My airbag light came on last week and i found a recall for this issue online. When i brought my tacoma to the dealership the technician told me the recall for the airbag light due to a spiral cable in the steering wheel was not covered for my tacoma model. The dealership said the current recall was for a certain spiral cable not in my model tacoma and that it should not be the issue. The next day the dealership…

    ODI 10621093

  • August 1, 2014 · 197,000 miles

    Air Bags · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control

    I have a 2006 toyota tacoma. I took it to my local toyota dealer in august to address the recalls needing to be done. They tell me they are backed up trying to get recalls fixed. It is now november and have not been called yet. Now the leaf springs are on recall. I replaced one leaf spring in september 2014 due to it snapping.will i get reimbursed from toyota for this repair?? I have not heard from my local toyota…

    ODI 10653171

  • April 25, 2014 · 112,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 12v092000 (air bags). The failure mileage was…

    ODI 10584946

  • January 30, 2014

    Air Bags

    Air bag light is illuminated on dashboard this will cause air bag not to function in an accident. Can sometimes hear loose spring sound coming from steering wheel when making turns.

    ODI 10938025

  • December 13, 2013 · 78,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Air bag warning light in dashboard came on constantly a month ago. It is still on. *tr

    ODI 10559702

  • December 13, 2013 · 72,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that he was driving approximately 45 mph when the air bags erroneously deployed, causing him to crash. The contact suffered head trauma, back and neck injuries and a broken sternum. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact had previously taken the vehicle to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign number 12v092000 (air bags) but no repairs were…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10559080

  • February 9, 2013 · 91,019 miles

    Air Bags

    MY SRS LIGHT TURNED ON AND I DON'T KNOW WHY. *TR

    ODI 10497661

  • December 5, 2012 · 100,500 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated without warning. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him to schedule an appointment with a dealer. The failure and current mileages were approximately 100,500. The vin was unavailable.

    ODI 10489224

  • September 19, 2012 · 84,500 miles

    Air Bags

    The air bag indicator light has come on in the dash. It is indicating that the driver side air bag is inoperative due to a faulty squib. This is a major safety concern. *tr

    ODI 10478407

  • September 16, 2012 · 96,387 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v092000 (air bags:frontal). After the recall was performed, the air bag warning light illuminated again and the dealer refused to repair the failure a second time under the recall. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they…

    ODI 10480714

  • September 1, 2012

    Air Bags

    2006 toyota tacoma. Consumer sent repair documents regarding clock spring and spiral cable replacement *tgw

    ODI 10476344

  • May 21, 2012 · 70,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact started that the ignition and the air bag warning indicator illuminated until the engine was turned off. There was a recall associated with the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 12v092000 (air bags:frontal). The authorized dealer stated that the part would not be available for three weeks and the vehicle must remain at the dealer during that time frame. The…

    ODI 10463159

  • May 13, 2012 · 75,000 miles

    Air Bags

    The airbag (srs) light started blinking. A little research has uncovered this to be a common problem. I would think a recall would be in order due to the potential for serious injury if the system did not function in an accident. Why has a recall not been issued? *tr

    ODI 10458257

  • April 16, 2012 · 88,210 miles

    Air Bags

    Airbag light on. Had vehicle diagnosed by independent mechanic. Said vehicle needs new spiral cable (clock spring). Called dealer for recall information and was told that there is a pending recall out sometime this summer 2012 but if wanted to repair now would be at my expense. Why no action on known problem. There are even ads on ebay to repair the spiral cable and/or connectors. One such vendor has done hundreds…

    ODI 10455355

  • February 22, 2012 · 130,000 miles

    Air Bags · Horn

    Air bag light on, horn not working. Dealer said defective clock spring in steering column. *tr

    ODI 10449586