Front Air Bag Problems of Toyota Sienna

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.

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I was driving a 04 toy Sienna and hydroplaned. I hit a guardrail and both airbags did deploy. My airbag caused 2nd degree burns on my stomach and arm. It burned a softball size hole in my shirt. The burn was approximately 4 inches by 7 inches on my stomach and blistered. My husbands airbag deployed causing him no injury or burn.

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I have a 2006 Toyota Sienna le ,which have airbag flashing & brake system problem. This airbag problem started within 6 months of purchase & 2 times it was fixed by Toyota dealer . But the problem is still exist. When even I make a complaint to dealer they are telling they can't find it. This airbag flashing light comes on when in driving & will stay for 1 hr. Or some times stay for 5 days etc. Toyota still not diagnose these problem . Now my vehicle is less than 32000 miles . Once in every month airbag sign will get on. And braking issue still present.

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On oct 14th 2006 at about 4:45 pm I was driving in a parking lot at slow speed. I came to a stop and then tried to make a right turn. As I turned the wheel and applied the gas the steering column made a noise like breaking plastic and the car moved in a straight line despite the wheel beeing turned. I increased the turning motion until it was clear steering had failed. Since the lot was empty I brought the car to a stop without incident. I had the car towed to sandy springs Toyota and was told that the steering shaft had broken at the "knuckle" where the column connects to the shaft. In addition I was told that the spiral cable to the airbag had been damaged in the incident. My concerns are that had this occured at high speed or while already in a turn or in traffic the results would have been catastrophic. In addition the failure of the air bag meant that had I in fact had a collision I would not have had the protection of the airbag. I drive this car daily and I did not detect and change in steering or handling that would have been a warning. The car was repaired and has driven nromally since. I do not know what happened to any replacement parts.

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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.

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.

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a lateral collision during which another vehicle ran a stop sign in front of consumer's vehicle. Consumer's vehicle hit the other vehicle at 25 mph, and neither frontal air bag deployed. Both driver and the front passenger wore seat belts. However, both driver and passenger sustained minor injuries, and were transported to a local hospital. Dealer/ manufacturer were not notified.

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While driving at 30mph vehicle was hit in rear and slammed into a vehicle in the front, and none of the air bags deployed on impact.

While driving 35-40 mph hit another vehicle head-on. Neither airbag deployed. Consumer suffered from neck and back pain. Damage to vehicle unknown.

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