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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I do not see the recall for the spiral cable assembly on my tacoma. I read that this vin is part of a recall for the wiring in the steering wheel that controls my passenger airbag, cruise control and some other functions. It has malfunctioned. Why is it not listed on your website? When i checked on the status of this recall, it shows that my model, according to the vin does qualify for this. My passenger airbag is…
ODI 11119717
Air Bags
Complaint:driver's side airbag light came on and stayed on as a solid light. Cause: clock spring/spiral spring open circuit correction: replaced clock spring cost to repair: $500. *tr
ODI 10392835
Air Bags
I was operating the vehicle on the highway at about 70 mph and the airbag light (airbag srs warning! According to the manual on the truck) came on. I immediately took it to the dealership because i was literally minutes away. The service technician knew exactly what repair needed to be made without even doing an inspection. I was informed that the "spiral cable" either shorted out or broke, and that my airbags would…
ODI 10295279
Air Bags
I was driving on i-16 west bound at 70 miles an hour when both air bags deployed without having an accident. 2006 toyota tacoma, i left the truck beside the road. *tr
ODI 10294422
Air Bags
Air bag light is intermittent. The light remains in the on position for extended periods of time for no apparent reason, giving you the impression that the airbag will not deploy when necessary. *tr
ODI 10310357
Air Bags
Two years ago the warning light activated for my airbag. After several recall notices on other components i eventually took it in for the repairs. I was shocked to learn the spiral cable had failed and it would be approx. $800 to have repaired. An internet search indicates this is a huge issue with many complaints documented. This should be a recall since it is so common and a safety concern. *kb
ODI 10429334
Air Bags
SRS SYSTEM FAILED AT 65000 MILES. *TR
ODI 10375305
Air Bags
My wife was just involved in a single mvc, it appears she had a syncopal episode that made her loose control of her toyota tacoma. She was traveling at an unknown speed when for no apparent reason she veered to the right shoulder for several feet causing her to roll several times coming to a stop after hitting several trees head on. The vehicle is deemed a total loss. There was no airbag deployment from drivers,…
Crash reported
ODI 10278654
Air Bags · Electrical System
We purchased a 2006 tacoma on dec. 23, 2008 from competition toyota in new york. We drove the truck back to wisconsin that day. Two days after purchase date (approx. 1500 miles later), the airbag light came on. Having a busy schedule, and not using the truck much, we brought the truck into marquart toyota in eau claire, wi on march 18, 2009. They assured me that it would be covered under warranty as long as it were…
ODI 10263803
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. While attempting to park with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward into a building. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and passenger were uninjured and both were wearing their seat belts. The front bumper and grill were smashed into the vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive away from the scene. The speed was…
Crash reported
ODI 10249417
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns 2006 toyota tacoma. While driving 60-70 mph he swerved from his lane into the next to avoid a crash which caused his vehicle to flipped approximately six times and slammed head on into an embankment. The contact stated that none of the airbags deployed. The road conditions were clear. The contact sustained bruises, tissue damage and a concussion. The crash caused the roof to cave, the windows to…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10198908
Air Bags · Wiring
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the air bag light illuminated. The dealer stated that the failure was within the squid circuit. The vehicle was repaired under warranty. The failure occurred again. The vehicle had not been repaired again. The failure mileage was 14,685 and the current mileage was approximately 149,000. Updated 12/29/10 *bf updated 12/30/10*jb
ODI 10359428
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact received the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 12v092000 (air bags:frontal). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. After repair, another warning light illuminated but the contact was unsure which warning light that was. The contact stated that the air bag warning light for the passenger side was illuminated since the time of purchase.…
ODI 10463043