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2001 Toyota Tacoma airbags problems

20 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 151,900. 19 crashes reported.

owner complaints
20
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
151,900
crashes
19
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    8
  • Side/window
    1

At what mileage

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Toyota Tacoma airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Toyota Tacoma airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 15

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2001 Toyota Tacoma owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Airbags · 220,000 miles · OH · crash

The truck was in a front end to rear end collision at or around 40 MPH the airbags didn't deploy. I have pictures of the truck. The accident report. & witness of the vehicle. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 17, 2018 · Airbags · 151,900 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall. I rear ended a vehicle doing 30+ MPH which in turn that vehicle hit another and that vehicle hit another. I was concerned that my airbags did not deploy and I wound up hitting my chin on the steering wheel and left elbow hit the windshield. Toyota corporate was notified and an inspector was sent out to my local toyota dealer on 3/12/18 but will not tell me anything until toyota corporate contacts me in 30-45 days. All I would want is the replacement parts and would fix it myself but I'm sure I'm in for a big "let down!".

Filed Feb 5, 2018 · Airbags · 151,900 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact was involved in a multiple vehicle collision. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries, which did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. A diagnostic appointment was scheduled for february 7, 2018. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There were no active recalls associated with the vehicle's year, make, and model. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 151,900.

Filed Nov 27, 2017 · Airbags · 169,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Auto accident on 10/30/2017 chest hit steering wheel taken to local hospital by paramedics for blunt forced trauma! Filed police report only to find out that takata air bags are being recalled. Is this how I file a claim

Filed Oct 27, 2017 · Airbags · 238,226 miles · AZ · crash

"takata recall" I have been in 2 car accidents in the 2001 toyota tacoma and the air bag did not deploy in both incidents. 1st accident the front of vehicle was extremely damanged in a high impact accident in motion on the freeway and the air bag did not deploy. The 2nd accident the entire front end of truck was damaged on the freeway while in motion and the air bag again did not deploy.

Filed Feb 18, 2017 · Airbags · 200,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall ...airbags didn't deploy @ 35-40 MPH collision front of the tacoma & rear end of another vehicle.the seatbelt let the driver go into the windshield.

Filed Feb 4, 2015 · Airbags · IN · crash · 1 injury

2001 toyota tacoma airbag did not deploy in two separate accidents. *mw the first accident occurred on june 9, 2004. The second accident occurred may 7, 2013. The first time, the consumer was rear ended. The second time, the consumer was hit, by another motorist who ran a light.

Filed Jan 9, 2015 · Airbags · 145,000 miles · KY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 50 MPH, a deer jumped into the road and caused a crash. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000. Updated 3/26/15*cn updated 03/30/15*lj updated 10/30/15

Filed Oct 31, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 100,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently causing the vehicle to crash into a pole and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2014 · Airbags · IN · crash · 1 injury

On 5/7/13 my toyota tacoma airbag did not deploy, was injured, and was not responsible for accident. Un-insured driver, 2008 toyota scion, was cause of accident, and scion's airbag worked. 2008 toyota scion was received by mf auto on 4/4/13, purchased by yuka okuna, insured by geico on april 9, 2013 & re-insured on april 10, 2013 w/all state insurance (policy 4/10 to 10/10?), and police report stated amanda longley owned car & insured by safe auto. Yet insurance companies claim it is 'phantom or ghost driver' and not insured at all- not lawful in state of indiana as proof of insurance is required? It appears bmv records maybe altered after police report- police verified information at scene of accident? Additionally, noticed police report stated "safety equipment effective" was noted "yes" for scion & tacoma but my toyota tacoma airbag did not work properly- perceived unsafe product. Lastly, tacoma toyota was in a separate accident in 2004, not my fault (rear ended at around 35-40 MPH), and airbag did not deploy- caused a lot of damages and injury. Toyota failed to provide a safe product and is a cause of loss in many ways- too many losses to detail. Toyota was informed in writing but failed to address product safety concerns adequately and appeared more concerned about brand reputation than safety of people? (see phi matrix for some reasons- linked to stock prices/brand/ design /beauty analytics).

Questions about the 2001 Toyota Tacoma airbags

Does the 2001 Toyota Tacoma have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the airbags of the 2001 Toyota Tacoma, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2001 Toyota Tacoma airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 151,900 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Toyota Tacoma airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Toyota Tacoma have bad airbags?

The Toyota Tacoma model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (76 complaints), 1998 (46 complaints) and 2005 (46 complaints).

Other 2001 Toyota Tacoma problems

Body 228Suspension 81Brakes 22Steering 20Transmission 15Tires 13Acceleration 11Fuel system 7Wheels 7Engine 5Seat belts 5Electrical 4Seats 3Locks 2Visibility 1

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