2008 Toyota Tacoma Air Bags Problems
- 25
- 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 25 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 7 records
- spiral cable · 6 records
- notified failure · 4 records
- approximate failure · 4 records
- warning light · 4 records
- light came · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Air bag fault indicator is on immediately when vehicle is started , and does not go off . Vehicle is equipped with the 16 channel spiral cable. Also the horn is inoperative
ODI 11281544
Air Bags
Takata recall the spindal cable in the steering column needs replaced and there is a similar recall on the same model and year but it does not apply to mine.it says my airbag might not deploy in the event of an accident.
ODI 11153114
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Airbags did not deploy in a highway accident that led to a rollover and severe bodily injuries.
Crash reported · 10 injuries
ODI 11130228
Air Bags
The airbag/ seatbelt signal shows up in dashboard . Obviously something is wrong. It comes on apon starting and stays on. Then after turning off then back on its not showing. What gives ?
ODI 11089208
Air Bags
Takata recall hit a guard rail on interstate 40 in ice and snow, airbags deployed and i received a laceration to left eye and eyelid, total of med bills including lifegard air transport and emergency/triage etc over $25,000 and climbing.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10945256
Air Bags
The pad assy steering part# 45130-04091-bo. Evidently the plastic contacts attached to the airbag assembly broke off and my horn was inoperable when another car drifted into my lane. Horn didn't work. Almost caused a severe accident. It worked sporadically for months, then another incident again when driver was texting on his phone and drifted again in traffic. I checked with toyota service, they all know this is a…
ODI 10940368
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 70 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the spiral cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 12v092000 (air bags); however, the failure recurred a year later. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10904616
Air Bags
Airbag clockspring spiral cable assembly failed. Make, model, and year covered under recall 12v092000 but not this vin. Problem started with volume control on steering wheel stopped working. About 2 months later the airbag warning light started to intermittently come on while driving. Soon after this all the electrical steering wheel controls including horn and cruise control stopped working and the airbag light was…
ODI 10863556
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. While driving at 65 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the clock spring in the driver side frontal air bag housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v092000 (air bags). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10790037
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 toyota tacoma. While driving at approximately 40 to 50 mph down a narrow road, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact mentioned that all three passengers sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10735865
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact crashed the vehicle into a tree in order to avoid a deer in the rain and the air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the seat belt separated from the frame. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the forehead that required medical attention. The condition of the vehicle was not determined. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10663701
Air Bags · Body · Wheels
This toyota tacoma slid downgrade on black ice and there was no airbag deployment despite an end-for-end, backwards, downhill flip initiated at 40 mph, that caused the full weight of the vehicle to impact on the front bumper, dislocating all front bumper attachments from the front cross member of the vehicle's frame. This vehicle is at a salvage yard awaiting action by the insurance carrier... Updated 12/17/14 *bf
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10662379
Air Bags
My driver side air bag warning light is on all the time. This happened after the spiral cable recall. My dealer told me that the computer is bad. I feel the computer is doing its job telling something is wrong. Is it possible the cable they installed was defective? The vehicle has only 23000 miles. The estimate they gave me was $1200 for the computer. I need some advice and help. [xxx] information redacted pursuant…
ODI 10717171
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the air bag sensor illuminated. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 12v092000 (air bags) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date as to when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle…
ODI 10622272
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Tires
2008 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to distance to dealership for several recall repairs. *smd
ODI 10564112
Air Bags · Body · Engine · Exterior Lighting
AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN FRONTAL CRASH. *TR
Crash reported
ODI 10561687
Air Bags
Without any warning or other indication, as i was driving, the red seat belt light came on and would not go off even after all passengers were wearing seat belts. I took it to a shop where they were unable to pull up a code for the light and stated they could not find a reason for the light to remain on. I contacted the dealership where i purchased the vehicle and they were unable to assist or find a reason stating…
ODI 10653677
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that he received notification of nhtsa campaign id numbers: 09v388000 (vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal) and12v092000 (air bags:frontal). The contact stated that he took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and recall repairs but the dealer would not repair the vehicle because the vehicle was purchased in hawaii. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10483518
Air Bags
Has 62,000 and air bag warning light in cluster illuminated constantly, never in an accident. *tr
ODI 10453404
Air Bags
Air bag (srs) light came on and stayed illuminated. After doing a little research, found this was a common problem with a lot of tacomas. Most said it was do to a faulty clock spring. No modifications have been done to the truck. Have not taken it to the dealer yet. *tr
ODI 10438851
Air Bags
My 08 toyota tacoma has airbag light on and dealer wants to charge 490.00 to replace spiral cable. This is a safety problem caused by a faulty part there should be a recall! *tt
ODI 10432693
Air Bags
Air bag light came on while driving at approx: 76,000 miles and has stayed on...no crash, bump or anything. Was on smooth highway driving. *tr
ODI 10430494
Air Bags
Airbag light came on due to spiral cable failure. *tr
ODI 10398796
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact was driving 48 mph when the vehicle ran over some black ice causing the contact to lose control. The vehicle rolled over four times before coming to a stop. The vehicle was ruled destroyed. The police stated they were surprised that the air bags did not deploy. Neither the frontal nor side impact air bags deployed. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage and…
Crash reported
ODI 10378456
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10459947