10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
13 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,267 miles

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problem #15

May 252010

Tacoma

  • miles
Yesterday night I got into an accident with my 2000 Toyota Tacoma.... a man failed to yield at a stop sign and crossed the intersection where I was driving on and had the right away. I was going 45 at the time and when I saw him pull out I slammed my brakes and it was too late. I T boned him...my air bags did not deploy causing me to whip lash forward(yes, I was wearing a seat-belt). When I whip lashed forward my face hit the wheel and I bit into my own lip, my pinky finger also hit the wheel causing it to swell up. From what I was told by the police officer and insurance company was that my airbag should have deployed !! this car has never been in an accident so I don't understand why it never went off.

- Oveido, FL, USA

problem #14

Oct 012000

Tacoma

  • 73,000 miles
My 2000 Toyota Tacoma prerunner rear ended another vehicle and my driver side air bag did not detonate. The speed of my vehicle at impact with the other vehicle was between 55-60 mph. Fortunately, I was wearing my seat belt.

- Georgetown, KY, USA

problem #13

Jul 312008

Tacoma

  • miles
2000 Toyota Tacoma was traveling at 35-40mph. Restrained driver. Collision to right front portion of the vehicle. No airbag deployment.

- Arvada , CO, USA

problem #12

Apr 152004

Tacoma 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 21,000 miles
2000 Toyota Tacoma, car pulled in front of of my dad. Hit Dodge SUV at 45 mph, no time to brake, truck was totaled, air bags did not deploy, dads shoulder injured also one passenger of SUV.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #11

Jun 012002

Tacoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front collision at unknown speed, and driver's airbag did not deploy. Passenger airbag was turned off. Driver hit her head on windshield, vehicle was totalled.

- Lake Peaksville, NY, USA

problem #10

Feb 232002

Tacoma

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While traveling on a residential street another vehicle ran red light and ran into consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, airbags didn't go off. The clutch failed prematurely. The drive shaft fell off while the consumer was driving. The vehicle experiences vibration. There was one injury.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #9

Jan 022002

Tacoma

  • miles
While traveling at 35 mph consumer ran into another vehicle that was at a stop light head-on, and none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer, and dealer was going to take a look at the vehicle.

- Pasedena, CA, USA

problem #8

Nov 011999

Tacoma

  • miles
Passenger's side air bag rattles has been in for repairs several times and it continues to rattle.

- Hesperia, CA, USA

problem #7

Aug 172000

Tacoma

  • miles
While traveling at 50 mph car in front of consumer's vehicle suddenly stopped and consumer rear ended the other vehicle. Front of vehicle was pushed in approximately 6 to 8 inches, and none of the airbags deployed. Consumer has contacted dealer, and they said that impact didn't touch airbag sensor. Consumer felt someone could have been seriously injured.

- Greenville, TN, USA

problem #6

Sep 152000

Tacoma

  • miles
Consumer had an offset head on collision at approximately 40-45 mph. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Passengers were injured.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #5

Jun 262001

(reported on)

Tacoma 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a head on collision at 25-30 mph with a telephone pole, no deployment of the air bag during collision.

- Carver, MA, USA

problem #4

Apr 262001

Tacoma

  • miles
Vehicle was rear ended into another vehicle. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #3

Dec 122000

(reported on)

Tacoma

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
In a head-on collision at 40 mph that damaged frame, and caused front end to be replaced, air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been contacted.

- Gulf Shores, AL, USA

problem #2

Dec 052000

Tacoma

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 40mph on highway and there were some residue on street. Vehicle hit something, skidded, and was involved in a collision. Passenger's air bag failed to deploy.

- Phoneix, AZ, USA

problem #1

Oct 132000

Tacoma

  • miles
While driving southbound at 45mph an auto pulled into traffic directly in front of me. I did not have time to brake, and struck vehicle driver's side door at 45. Impact spun both vehicles into the center lane. Truck front tires were moved back into the firewall, and tentire front end must be replaced. Truck frame was damaged to the extent that the frame must be replaced. Tthe drivers airbag did not deploy and was noted by the police, and rescue staff. Driver of the automobile was pinned inside, and was transported to the emergency room. I have contacted Toyota customer service three times in the last three weeks. Each time I was told a representative would inspect the vehicle. Yesterday I again contacted Toyota and was told that they would not inspect the vehicle because it was not at a dealership. I want to know why a vehicle that sustained this kind of front end damage did not have airbags that deployed. Thank you.

- Gulf Shores, AL, USA