2003 Toyota Tacoma air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 28 complaints for the 2003 Toyota Tacoma, 6% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 40,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 19 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 17 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 19 crashes, 17 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving 25 MPH in icy conditions, the vehicle crashed head on into a wired guardrail and rolled down a hill. The front passenger went through the windshield. The injuries were unknown. The driver was wearing a seat belt, but sustained an injured right shoulder. The air bags failed to deploy, even though the side air bags were activated. The vehicle was towed and the side door panel, front bender, and front bumper were repaired. A police report was filed.
"takata recall" my airbag light came on recently. I took vehicle into auto shop, they replaced the airbag sensor located under the battery and cleared codes. The airbag light remained off for approx 30 days. Light kept coming back on every few days.I kept taking vehicle to auto shop where thy would clear the codes. This is a weekly routine. I have been informed that eventually the light will stay on permanently. Is this true? And is there a recall for airbags on this vehicle?
Other problems reported for the 2003 Toyota Tacoma
- Body & structure 187 complaints
- Suspension 68 complaints
- Cruise control 27 complaints
- Fuel system 22 complaints
- Tires 22 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints