general problems of the 2003 Toyota Tacoma

Seven problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Toyota Tacoma based on all problems reported for the 2003 Tacoma.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2023

I was getting on the freeway when my truck either got hit by someone or it sped up without me pressing the gas causing me to spin and catch the bushes on the side of the on-ramp where I rolled and slammed my front end continuing to roll 3 times. I broke my back due to the airbag failure to deploy.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2023

I was getting on the freeway and was hit by another driver (who fled the scene and didn’t get caught) and my truck spun around 180 before catching bushes and rolling three times smashing my front end and almost collapsing my roof and my airbags failed to deploy as well as my seatbelt tensioner not tightening resulting in me breaking my back in three spots. I was going approximately 35-45 mph and the first roll from the top of the embankment dropped about 15 which is where the front end got smashed due to being front heavy and this is where I broke my back before continuing to roll.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2023

I was driving home on March 10 2023 well out of no where my Toyota Tacoma something on the front end suspension broke it looks to me the recal that Toyota fixed before I even got the truck well sent me into 3 trees head on 55mph no airbag deployed I didn't have a chance to try and stop the vehicle I thought I was going to die I know the road I was on isn't the best shape I need help.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2022

The local dealership cloninger Ford /Toyota told me that I need to replace the airbag ecu and pretensioner on drivers side. The cost estimate was $1,500. 00. I have seen that Toyota has given recalls on other models for this defect. I have a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. I am submitting this complaint with hopes for my case to be considered. The airbag light cam on on my truck 2 months ago and cloninger Toyota replaced the front seat belt assy. And erased dics. This cured the problem (light on) for a few weeks. Please consider this issue for recall further than you have at this point.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2021

Truck crashed into rocks on shoulder and rolled over. Driver side windshield and roof crushed. Air bag did not deploy. Sheriff took a report of crash. Hi213530034 greenspot road. Highland , CA. Vehicle is in possession of coparts authorized by usaa insurance.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2017

Takata recall I would like to know why this vehicle is not on the recall list . Does this truck have takata airbags? did takata make these bags safe but all others defective. This needs to be checked out as well. I do not feel safe because we have been hearing about these dangerous airbags for years yet this vehicle does not have the recall. Are you sure of their safety?!!.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2013

Coming to a stop approx 2 mph the engine suddenly revved very loudly and the truck show forward. The brakes did not stop the truck. I swerved to avoid the campsite we were at and hit a tree very hard. The engine however continued to rev loudly and I shifted to park. With the engine still very loud and the wheels spinning I had to shut the engine by removing the key.


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