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.
2006 Toyota Tacoma airbags complaints
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2006 toyota tacoma. Consumer states problem with air bag system *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle had a faulty spiral cable in the air bag system.
Two years ago the warning light activated for my airbag. After several recall notices on other components I eventually took it in for the repairs. I was shocked to learn the spiral cable had failed and it would be approx. $800 to have repaired. An internet search indicates this is a huge issue with many complaints documented. This should be a recall since it is so common and a safety concern.
Drivers side air bag light remains on. Diagnosed as a failed spiral cable. Toyota motors through their dealer ship refuses to acknowledge any responsibility (romamo toyota, syracuse ny ) internet research indicates that this a common problem amongst toyota vehicles and especially 2006 toyota tacoma's this is a safety issue. Why has this not been a recall item?
I took my 2006 toyota tacoma with 68,392 miles on the odometer to my local dealer because of a tire problem. I mentioned the airbag warning light being displayed. After the tire problem was addressed, the service advisor told me that the tech found the airbag warning light was on and that the cost of replacing the clock spring is $500. The service advisor told me that the airbags will still function despite the warning light. The information regarding the significance of the airbag warning light was not noted on the invoice.
Air bag/seat belt warning light is on for no reason.
Airbag light stays on for no reason. Never a vehicle crash or airbag deployment. Only 49,800 miles. Spiral cable/clock spring sensor.. I have seen many on this site and after researching, knew mine failed. This should be a recall. Toyota charged me $565.40 to repair. Please recall this obvious defect....
2006 toyota tacoma, 4x4. 85,000mi, driver's side airbag warning lite came on. Online search indicates problem is fairly common. $800 repair estimates. Safety issue should be covered by toyota. Now driving with compromised safety system. Lawsuit???
Srs indicator light appeared on dashboard. I drove 100 miles to nearest dealer who could diagnose airbag issues. I was told the spiral cable failed and therefore needed to be replaced. Quoted $400 for part, plus 1.5 hrs of labor, so a total near $600. Called toyota and they told me "sorry!" but would do nothing about it. I've been driving without a working air bag for almost 2 months now, simply bc I can't afford $600 for something I didn't break. Mileage was near 90000 miles when SRS light came on. From reading this website, obviously a recall is needed. Toyota just announced a similar issue (spiral cable) recall for the 2006 highlander, so I'm assuming the tacoma is next in line! If not, it will be hefty lawsuit when airbags aren't deploying bc of an "oversight" from toyota.
2006 toyota tacoma..at 95000 mi SRS light has come on and has stayed on I have tried my best to rule out any causes and cant come up with anything. I do know that this has been an ongoing problem with these trucks. I cannot afford to take this truck to the dealer right now so I am driving without protection.. Toyota is aware of this particular issue and wont do anything even though this is clearly a major safety issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer did not perform a diagnostic but advised that the air bag sensor failed and would need replacing. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that he could request a discount for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 28,553.
114,00 miles on 2006 dealer maintained toyota tacoma ext. Cab 2wd 4cyl. Srs airbag light came on. Diagnosed at toyota dealer spiral cable failure. They want $750 to replace the cable. It's a safety item and should be covered for the life of the truck. Toyota has a problem, there has been enough complaints filed,time to do something.
Complaint:driver's side airbag light came on and stayed on as a solid light. Cause: clock spring/spiral spring open circuit correction: replaced clock spring cost to repair: $500.
90,000 miles SRS airbag light came on. Diagnosed at toyota dealer spiral cable failure. They want $500 to replace the cable. It's a safety item and should be covered for the life of the truck. Toyota has a problem, there has been enough complaints filed,time to do something.
Copy of letter to toyota concerning a defective spiral cable and electronic circuit; feels this part should have been repaired and covered under a special safety warranty or recall; enclosed automotive part fwd to nvs-200 *tgw the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated 12 days after being at the dealership to have a recall problem repaired. The dealer informed the consumer he would have to pay $88 to diagnose the problem. The dealer stated the problem was due to a broken spiral cable and electronic circuit underneath the horn which would cost $ 496 in addition to the $ 88.
2006 toyota tacoma double cab 4x4 - 88000 miles SRS airbag light came on. Diagnosed at toyota dealer spiral cable failure.
I own a 2006 tacoma,recently the driver side airbag light came on. Went to dealership they told me the spiral cable in the steering wheel needed to be replaced would cost about $550. To replace. Needs be a recall.
Airbag light came on. Dealer said there was a problem with the airbag spiral cable that makes the airbag work. They said they have a lot of these that they have replaced. They said it should be a recall, and not the customer's responsibility. Part # 84306-04080 cable sub- assy, spir I kept the old part.
Srs system failed at 65000 miles.
2006 toyota tacoma double cab, v-6, 4wd. I bought this truck new from palmer's toyota in mobile, al. At 72,000 miles, the driver's side airbag light came on. Took the truck in for service and it was determined that the spiral cable in the steering column was bad. The cost to repair is in excess of $500! I chose not to repair at the time - have been driving with the light on for a week now. Service rep said that until repair is made, my airbags were "disabled". It appears that alot of toyota owners are experiencing this same problem. What are the chances that this could be investigated and possibly toyota issuing a recall for this?
Own 2006 toyota tacoma. Air bag lite came on at 40k miles. No attempt made to fix. Vehicle drives fine.
I was driving my 2006 toyota tacoma when airbag warning light went on. This was brought to the dealer immediately the next day and diagnosis is failed spiral cable. The spiral cable senses more than the airbag and includes the steering wheel, horn, and cruise control. Cost of replacement is $603.31.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the air bag light illuminated. The dealer stated that the failure was within the squid circuit. The vehicle was repaired under warranty. The failure occurred again. The vehicle had not been repaired again. The failure mileage was 14,685 and the current mileage was approximately 149,000. Updated 12/29/10 *bf updated 12/30/10
2006 toyota tacoma sr5 dbl cab, 6 cyl, 4.0 eng. 65k miles, 2 wheel drive, automatic transmission: driver side airbag light turned on and stays on. I have searched the internet for info. On it and have found a lot of people have been having this problem. I had it reset by a couple of different shops and the light comes back on. Going by the info. Found on line, from google to newsgroups. The toyota dealers are just charging for the same work done and not admitting a product defect. I am taking mine to the dealer and is $117.00 just to diagnose it.. And I know this takes them 10 min or less to hook it up to the computer and get the error codes printed. We the consumers need some help. And I and I'm sure everyone else that has been having this problem would greatly appreciate if someone can look into it. I know there is a recall for the side curtain airbags.. But I don't think mine is equipped with those. I have even read that there have been instances where the bag deploys for no reason, while the truck is been driven with that light on.. I'm guessing not all of us can afford having this corrected as soon as the light turns on. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Airbag light came on, stays on, dealer acknowledges failure, air bag won't deploy. Diagnostics show "clock spring/spiral cable" needs to be replaced. Cost $100 diagnostic fee and $654 to fix. Cannot afford to fix at this time. I have no airbag in the event of a collision. This part failed simply from normal turning of the steering wheel. Airbag not working with only 50,000 miles on 2006 toyota tacoma.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota tacoma. The contact stated the driver side air bag warning light remained illuminated. In addition when sitting idle with the brakes depressed, the vehicle would sporadically lunge forward. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 66,780.
Air bag light is intermittent. The light remains in the on position for extended periods of time for no apparent reason, giving you the impression that the airbag will not deploy when necessary.
Air bag light stays on. I have owned 5 toyotas and my air bag light has never come on. Took vehicle to toyota of redlands, calif on 1/28/2020 for check. They reported that the spiral cable has failed. Cost to replace $523. As I stated I have owned 5 toyotas and have never had this problem. I believe thepart to be defective and it should be investigated by your organization. Toyota should be made to replace defective air bag system parts up to 100k miles of a vehicle. Can you tell me if there has been many problems of this nature reported and if so do I have any recourse with toyota. Thank you.
I was operating the vehicle on the highway at about 70 MPH and the airbag light (airbag SRS warning! According to the manual on the truck) came on. I immediately took it to the dealership because I was literally minutes away. The service technician knew exactly what repair needed to be made without even doing an inspection. I was informed that the "spiral cable" either shorted out or broke, and that my airbags would not function until the $400.00 part was replaced plus the cost of labor because my truck is no longer under warranty. I don't feel that a component as vital to the driver and passenger's safety as the airbag is should be subject to costly repairs unless it's actually been deployed. The vehicle has never been in an accident. Nothing has been done to correct the problem as of yet, it only became an issue today.
I was driving on I-16 west bound at 70 miles an hour when both air bags deployed without having an accident. 2006 toyota tacoma, I left the truck beside the road.
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