Air bag on left front failed in april 2009. Replaced airbag at owner's cost of $700. Then about 6 months later the airbag warning light on dash started blinking and would not turn off. Took to toyota dealer on 2/23/11 and dealer stated that code in computer shows short in floor harness. At 100,401 miles toyota will not stand behind failure and my cost would be $1900 to repair. Airbag system will not deploy in an accident is my understanding...can't believe toyota will recall a problem for floorboards affecting the accelerator and will not recall a problem affecting the entire airbag system.
2005 Toyota Sienna airbags complaints
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2005 toyota sienna le airbag (SRS) light with error code: b0111 "open in side squib (rh) circuit" toyota dealer service dept. Referred to technical service bulletin of 2/27/08 (el001-08) advising replacement of 3 airbag assemblies & 2 wiring harnesses for a total bill of $5400. Vehicle has 100,000 miles: warranty ended at 60,000. From what I've read on this thread and on this subject, there should be a total recall on this SRS system for these vehicles. (the tech. Bulletin is for sienna model years 2004-2008...that's a lot of mini-vans running around with potentially inoperable or defective SRS systems, folks!).
The airbag system light, on our 2005 toyota sienna, flashes on and off consistently. I took our car to the local toyota dealer and spent approximately $100 to research the problem. I was told that there is an issue with the airbag system and the repair would be $ 1500. Most importantly, I was told that if the airbag symbol is on, the entire airbag system shuts down and does not work! How can a system so vital to safety not be covered in full by toyota? This vehicle has never been in any sort of accident. Obviously there is a design flaw. I feel my safety and that of my family is completely compromised. In an attempt to resolve this problem, I contacted the toyota complaint hotline (1‑800‑331‑4331) and opened a case. The issue remains unresolved. After escalating, toyota offered to pay half, but I still feel that this is much too expensive for something that involves passenger safety and should not fail after only five years. Toyota is spending a great deal on advertising to stress the importance their company places on safety. I would expect, if their ads were accurate, that safety related issues would be addressed quickly before any potential harm. A quick google search will show many others with the same complaint about the passenger air bag malfunctioning. This should really be added to toyota's listing of recalls.
2005 toyota sienna van has had recurring airbag sensor blinking issue on the right front passenger seat,toyota wants $1000 to fix after initially advising it was a $5,000 repair. Right seat is hardly used and failure isn't a user issue in my opinion. No accident involved.......
I own a 2005 toyota sienna with only 43,000 miles, and the passenger air bag light is on all the time, it doesn't matter if someone is sitting in the seat. Today I took my van to the dealership to have the spare tire chain replaced, another toyota recall, and asked them to check out the passenger air bag light. I was told the air bag and wiring harness needed to be replaced at a cost of $2148. I was very surprised when I was told this. I bought the van new; and the air bags have never been deployed. This doesn't sound like something that should need to be replaced as regular maintenance. I have never heard of someone having to replace their air bags and wiring when they haven't been in an accident. I'm concerned for the safety of my family, will the air bags still work or do I have no choice but to pay for something that was a faulty design.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna le. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger seat belts were inoperative. The electrical passenger sliding door had also failed to function, she had to manually close the door. The air bag warning light also illuminated on the instrumental panel for at least two years. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that they were unable to assist her due to the vehicle not being under warranty. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 3500.
Tl*the contact owns 2005 toyota sienna. The passenger side air bag was not functioning properly. The air bag light illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they had to replace the entire passenger side air bag for $1500. There are no recalls or warranties. The manufacturer was called and stated that there were no warranties; they agreed to pay half of the cost if he decided to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 71,000. Updated 01/13/11*bf updated 03/30/11
Air bag light is coming on in our 2005 toyota sienna for a couple of days now. I took the car to the dealership, and they charged me fifty bucks just to tell me they need $696 to replace the passenger seat airbag. My vehicle has never been in an accident. Why then does the airbag need to be replaced? And now I'm reading online and finding out that all of my airbags are turned off when this light is illuminated? That is horrible. How can a car legally exist where one air bag malfunction can shut down every air bag in the vehicle. That should not be legal. Please look into this matter. $700 or your family won't be safe at all as of now. That is a horrible message for this manufacturer to send. Given what has been going on with toyota, they shouldn't be allowed to charge excessive fees like this to american families while holding the safety of every person in a vehicle at gunpoint! How is this legal? No safety, no way, unless you pay hundreds of dollars? Please do something about this.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. The contact was unable to provide an approximate speed at the time of the incident, but he noticed that the air bag light intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel for an extended period of time before turning off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the sensors within the seats were defective. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 126,000.
Vehicle was a 2005 toyota sienna van. Vehicle has always been serviced by toyota dealers.on 8/29/09, I had rear brakes replaced by local toyota dealer with 77,410 miles on the vehicle. 10 days later, on 9/8/09, my roommate was picking up children at school. Driving on a 4 lane road in town going 35-40mph. Two h.s. Students abruptly stopped in her lane. My roommate stated she applied brakes but could tell vehicle was not stopping or slowing. Ran into rear end of a toyota tacoma p/u which in turn rear-ended a honda crv. No injuries in any involved vehicle. However, due to the extent of damage, my sienna van was a total loss. Airbags did deploy on impact. My roommate stated from the beginning that she had applied the brake to the floor and the van did not brake or slow down. There were no braking/skid marks on the pavement at area of accident. Either the brake system totally failed or there was faulty work done during brake replacement 10 days earlier.
I have a 2005 toyota sienna. The airbag system light flashes on and off, not consistently. I can drive for a while and the light is off, then, out of the blue, it will begin flashing again. I took the car to the dealer (fitzgerald toyota) and spent approximately $100 for the dealer to research the problem. I was told that there is a problem with the airbag system, but, they could not begin to fully diagnose or resolve the problem until I pay $873 to have the passenger front seat removed. This includes the purchase of a new seat. The passenger seat is rarely used, so the seat itself should not be defective. I was told that the airbag system component is located under the passenger seat and the problem could be as simple as a loose wire or something more severe. Most importantly, I was told that if the airbag symbol is on, the entire airbag system shuts down and does not work!!! How can a system so vital to safety be programmed to completely shut down because of a loose wire? Obviously there is an electrical problem as well as a design flaw. My safety and that of my family is completely compromised. I feel as though I am taking my chances every time I step into my vehicle. Further, I was told that it would have been possible that toyota might have paid for the repair if I had under 60,000 miles. However, I believe that because airbag deployment can save lives in a crash and because this light flashing/system shut-down is possibly an electrical design flaw issue, and definitley a safety issue, this matter should be covered under warranty for at least 100,000 miles. If investigated, I am sure ntsa will find others who own my sienna model year, as well as other sienna years and other toyota products have the same problem. I did not realize I could file a complaint until the recent issues with the prius, etc. Came to light. Thank you for looking into the safety of our vehicles!
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota sienna. While driving 60 MPH in heavy rain, the contact attempted to change lanes to exit the highway. She lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a tractor trailer. The vehicle spun off of the tractor and traveled back to the left of the highway. The air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. The police and ems were called to the scene, and the contact was the only person transported to a local area hospital for minor to moderate cuts, bruises, neck, and back pain. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 61,000.
The passenger side air bag will not enable ( ie air bag is turned off ) when a 100 pound passenger sits in the passenger seat.
We have a 2005 toyota sienna which we purchased new in oct. 2004. No problems appeared until nov, 2005. The air bag (SRS) passenger front seat light came on indicating the air bag was turned off and also the dash light came on. The car was taken to toyota dealer who reset this. Before we arrived home the same problem recurred. Contacted the dealer who informed me to bring it back as soon as the light would remain on for a day etc. This was difficult as we are approx. 70 to 80 miles one way from the dealer. Jan. 20/06 returned the car to the dealer who reset it and everything was fine, said they had contacted toyota who said it was the passenger in the front seat who was creating this problem, the passenger is my wife who was not at all impressed with this statement! 20 minutes after leaving the dealership the same problem returned. The dealership was now closed. Phoned toyota direct on jan. 30/06 and received a claim number as I was unable to receive any more assistance from the dealership. Latest word now from the dealership is they are waiting to hear from there toyota service rep. And will sit up an appt. When he is available. This air bag has turned itself off at least 27 times since the end of nov./05. This is very serious as my wife, family and friends ride in this car and in the event if an accident with this air bag turned off will no doubt possibly lose there lives. There just doesn't appear to be any hurry to solve this problem and hope you may be able to offer some assistance.
I bought a brand new toyota sienna from piercey toyota located at 2108 n. First street san jose, ca 95131 on june 21, 2005. The air bag light was flashing at the first time we drove it home. I took the car back to the dealer on june 22, 2005 and they fixed it. They replaced my car's ecu with a new one. I have not had a problem with the air bag light since then. However, my question is how can they delivered a brand new car with air bag problem.
Dt contact states he was driving the vehicle approximately 60 MPH when the vehicle struck another vehicle, the air bags did not deploy.
Consumer's vehicle was sitting at a stop light when it was rear ended, causing it to rear end the vehicle in front. Upon impact, no air bags deployed.
Vehicle was turning into an intersection going left. An on coming vehicle going about 45 MPH and hit vehicle "a" on the driver side front quarter panel. The air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was towed by the local police department. Provide further details.
Vehicle was going at approximately 45 MPH and inadvertently the air bags deployed. Owner contacted the manufacturer, and was told to take it to the nearest toyota dealership. However, the owner had not taken the vehicle to dealer for inspection. Owner is still waiting for a return phone call from the dealership.
Van was "t-boned" on passenger side by large pickup truck probably going 45 MPH or so. Truck hit front side panel and passenger door. Estimated damage at this point over $14,000. Passenger had to be extricated by jaws of life and suffered fractured pelvis and face lacerations. Neither the side curtain air bag nor side seat air bag went off. I contacted toyota yesterday and they said they would contact to me within 3 business. I think there is a problem whether they say (a) it should have gone off and didn't or (b) that it should not have gone off with this type of crash. Van has not yet been repaired. One issue is whether I should wait to have it repaired. Digital pictures of van are available.
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