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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 7 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 4 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 78,637 miles
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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.
- Clinton, TN, USA
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 would instruct the manager of the dealer to call the contact but after two weeks, the contact had heard nothing. The vehicle had not been further repaired. The failure mileage was 96,387 and the current mileage was 96,975.
- Landsfield, GA, USA
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.
- Tucson, AZ, USA
Vehicle was recalled for spiral cable which could result in airbag light staying on. Toyota has a problem with the airbag and are using the spiral cable as an excuse to get you in and then charge you for fixing their faulty airbag. Toyota should be recalling the vehicles for faulty airbags not spiral cables. The more investigation I do the more I can see that many others have the same problem and are being ignored by Toyota.
- Isanti, MN, USA
2006 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer sent repair documents regarding clock spring and spiral cable replacement
- Greenville, OH, USA
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 contact was displeased to know that the vehicle had to remain at the dealer after waiting for five weeks to schedule an appointment for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
- Redlands , CA, USA
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. The contact was concerned it may be related to the recall. The vehicle was taken to dealer, but they refused to inspect and repair the failure. The dealer only turned off the air bag light. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.
- Farmersville, CA, USA
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?
- Kirkland, WA, USA
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 of repairs.
- Boise, ID, USA
Air bag light came on. I went into Toyota escondido to have it checked. Cost $105 to have them tell me it was the spiral cable and needed to be replaced. Stated that none of my airbags would work if that light was on and that my insurance would not cover me in an accident if the airbags did not deploy. Total cost for repair $654.80. I have talked to many Tacoma owners about this problem and they have all experienced it. Some have it fail under warranty and some like me have to pay. This shouldn't be happening.
- Vista, CA, USA
The SRS warning light came on at approximately 73,500 miles. Toyota diagnose it as a failed spiral cable. The cost to replace it was ~$590 (including the $89 they charged to diagnose the problem. After researching the web, I have found that there are numerous complaints about this component failing for the 2006 Toyota Tacoma. Since this is a safety problem (and should not fail at this low mileage), I am requesting a recall on this vehicle. Interestingly enough, the 2006 Toyota 4runner has been recalled for the same problem.
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Air bag light on, horn not working. Dealer said defective clock spring in steering column.
- Broken Arrow, OK, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that his independent mechanic stated that the vehicle experienced a squib up spiral wiring failure. The failure caused the air bag light to illuminate. The mechanic replaced the squib wire in order to get the air bags to operate properly. The failure mileage 90,000 and the current mileage was 91.000. The VIN was not available.
- Milford, NH, USA
Involved in accident going 45 mph. Airbag did not deploy.
- Newman, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated the air bags illuminate constantly. In case of a crash the air bay would not deploy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated it needed a spiral cable and clock spring. There are no recalls or warranty for this failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 52,375
- Jarrettsville, MD, USA
At around 48,000 miles, airbag light came on. Took it to Toyota dealer and was diagnosed at broken spiral cable. Total cost to fix was 460 dollars with labor. Seems to be a common problem with 06 Tacoma.
- Lyman, ME, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Tacoma. While driving approximately 45 mph, the SRS warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel continuously until the engine was turned off. The failure recurred whenever the engine was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they stated the spiral cable would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 64,950. Updated 12/06/11 the consumer stated the diagnostic codes indicated the spiral cable failed which initiates the driver air bag. Updated 12/16/11
- Linville, VA, USA
Air bag warning light on and was quoted a price of $500 to repair. If not fixed, air bags will not deploy! something call "clock spring" under the steering wheel has malfunctioned.
- Miami , FL, USA
2006 Toyota Tacoma. Consumer states problem with air bag system the consumer stated the vehicle had a faulty spiral cable in the air bag system.
- Hamburg, NY, USA
- Modesto, CA, USA