My problem was associated with the air bag warning light. It came on and so I took my truck to Big Two Toyota in Chandler AZ. Dealer said I had a faulty clock spring assembly that will prevent the air bag system from functioning properly and was a major safety risk.... So I let Dealer remove and replace it for $511.82. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN SAFETY RECALL.... Please look into this issue for me and other Toyota Tacoma truck owners. Thank you.
2005 Toyota Tacoma airbags problems
46 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 81,000. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 46
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 81,000
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
- Frontal8
- Side/window1
At what mileage
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Toyota Tacoma airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Toyota Tacoma airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 tacoma vehicles, manufactured from september 14, 2004, through august 29, 2008. Over time, steering wheel vibration may damage the spiral cable assembly (clockspring) that powers the drivers air bag module. If damage occurs, the air bag warning lamp will illuminate and the air bag may become deactivated.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the drivers side air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spiral cable assembly, free of charge. An interim letter is expected to be mailed to owners during april 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 12V092000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the SRS system is activated during a crash.
- Risk
- This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the specific SRS air bag. The recall began on april 6, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑888‑270‑9371, scion at 1‑866‑548‑1851, or lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.
Recall number 06V096000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- On certain regular cab pickup trucks equipped with a bench seat, the seat position and seat belt buckle sensor connector pins are incorrectly positioned due to a wire harness manufacturing process error.
- Risk
- In this condition, the seat position and seat belt buckle sensor may not function as designed, affecting the adaptive air bag deployment, which if the vehicle is involved in a crash, could result in improper occupant restraint.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the seat position and seat belt fastening condition sensor connector. An additional sub-wire harness will be installed to correct the connector pin manufacturing error, if necessary. The recall began on july 25, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑431‑4331.
Recall number 05V302000 · Recall details
What 2005 Toyota Tacoma owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Airbag exploded while driving, no accident involved.
Airbag on passenger side is not working. Light continuously says air bag "off". The upholstery covering air bag shows oil staining on inside. This has been present for several months..
Takata recall... Bought this vehicle used two years ago . It has 64000 miles on it and the air bag lite has been on for over three months now, it used to only go on once in a while and never at the dealer. They say there is no recall for my truck at this time
I was pulling into a parking spot in front of a building. I was going approx. 1-3 MPH due to the lot being wet & had my foot on the brake. When I was almost to the concrete curb, the truck suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb and hit the building. I still had my foot on the brake & shifted into neutral. The engine was revving full throttle, so I turned off the engine. Before moving, I checked to make sure nothing was touching the accelerator, which was the case. The airbags didn't deploy but that was because of the angle at which I hit the building. I then restarted the engine an backed off the building.
The airbag system is not properly functioning. The warning light is on and indications are that the system will likely not deploy properly if involved in a motor vehicle accident. It currently does not qualify for the toyota airbag system recall, but interestingly enough there is an issue with the system in this current make/model. The problem was detected during a routine maintenance inspection/service at a shop.
Driver airbag light is on. Why is my VIN not included in the following recall by toyota for airbags for tacoma pickups. The federal safety agency campaign number: 12v092000 component(s): air bags
I took my vehicle in for the toyota's recall for the spiral cable. The failure light was not on. A few months after I got the vehicle back the failure light can on. Toyota said the spiral cable had failed and wanted $700 plus to replace it. I am guessing they did not fix the vibration that was causing the problem so the system failed again. Toyota should have fixed the vibration and left the spiral cable alone. The original cable was not causing a problem. They have refused.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving 30 MPH, another vehicle attempted to turn and the contact crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The ABS warning light illuminated. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven from the crash scene and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
I was slowly turning into my driveway when there was a sudden acceleration of the gas pedal. My truck shot like a bullet (about 40-45 feet) into the corner of my house and deck. The force of the impact sheared a 6x6 deck corner post, knocked the garage small entry door completely loose from it's frame, and did extensive damage to a solid brick wall, as well as damage to the inside of garage. Luckily, I did still have my seat belt fastened; however, the air bag did not deploy. I filed a claim with toyota, they sent an inspector, and now have denied that there was any malfunction. I am 100% sure that the acceleration was not "driver's error" and that there is a safety issue here and toyota should be held accountable. The body damage to my truck has been repaired, but I will be getting rid of it. The conversations I have had with the people at toyota's headquarters in torrance, california have certainly been most unpleasant and have left me with a very bad opinion of toyota as a company. I will never have another of their vehicles! I just hope the next person is as lucky as I was and does not get killed or badly injured when his toyota tacoma accelerates for no reason!
Questions about the 2005 Toyota Tacoma airbags
Does the 2005 Toyota Tacoma have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 46 complaints about the airbags of the 2005 Toyota Tacoma, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Toyota Tacoma airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 81,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Toyota Tacoma airbags?
Yes, 3 recalls: 12V092000, 06V096000, 05V302000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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 2005 Toyota Tacoma problems
Body 260Suspension 137Acceleration 93Steering 61Transmission 57Engine 32Brakes 26Tires 25Electrical 20Visibility 20Fuel system 11Wheels 9Seat belts 6Driver assistance 4Lights 3Locks 3
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