Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2003 Toyota Tacoma

Two problems related to side/window 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 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2003

Passenger side air bag vibration when motor is running. Returned to local dealership due to loud rattle in dash board. Dealer inspected and reported that a majority of the clips holding the passenger side airbag in place were not there. Dealer ordered replacement clips and dashboard bolts and repair was made. In October 2003 rattle returned and a bolt appeared on the passenger floor board. Returned vehicle to dealership where inspection took place. Mechanic suggested that someone had hit the dashboard to loosen bolts, not the case, yet no attempt to repair or tighten equipment was made.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision at 30/40 mph. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed.


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