ToyotaHighlander2006
  1. Toyota Highlander
  2. Problems
  3. 2006
  4. Air Bags

2006 Toyota Highlander Air Bags Problems

8
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 8 stored complaint records:

  • 5 indicate a crash
  • 5 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi3
1–30k mi2
60–100k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 3, 2019 · 15 miles

    Air Bags

    My 2006 toyota highlander's airbags did not deploy in accident.

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11194517

  • October 22, 2014

    Air Bags

    We heard on the news that there is a recall on air bags on different make cars, and toyota was on the list. This was on news october 22,2014. The air bag was called taecota, or taycota. *tr

    ODI 10649527

  • February 22, 2013 · 100,000 miles

    Air Bags

    I swerved to avoid a deer and hit a concrete abutment on the side of the road. The toyota highlander was totaled .the highlander airbag did not work properly; i hit the steering wheel column very hard and received a concussion. Also a damaged disk in my neck, whiplash, chest contusions, and facial abrasions. *tr

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10667669

  • October 13, 2011 · 70,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while sitting in the front passenger seat, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the computer had determined that the vehicle was involved in a crash. The dealer reset the air bag and the warning light was no longer illuminated. The failure recurred several times later.…

    ODI 10482078

  • March 21, 2011 · 45,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. The contact stated that the passengers side air bag malfunctioned. The air bag light was not illuminated when there was a passenger in the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the signal was broken. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

    ODI 10578498

  • January 16, 2010 · 33,000 miles

    Air Bags · Fuel System, Diesel · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Wheels

    Basics are the wheel on my 2006 innova split inhalf while driving down the road at 25kph. Innova was maintaned by toyota so improper wheel installation would also be their problem. This wheel was recalled in vietnam around dec. 2009, a mechanic at toyota of philippines has told me toyota knew of the bad philippine wheels but they could not track them and same wheels may be in the usa! For a longer story as to what…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10323410

  • June 10, 2008 · 37,000 miles

    Air Bags

    I was hit at approx 40-50 mph forcing my car into the car in front of me in traffic both of us ad a dead stop on rte 1 south saugus ma. I have a toyota highlander, airbags were not deployed and looks like they should have considering the impact that i made to the vehicle in front of me after i was hit. I have neck, shoulder and back injuries. *tr

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10231182

  • October 11, 2006 · 8,500 miles

    Air Bags

    Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph on rainy, wet and slippery conditions, an approaching vehicle struck the contact's vehicle on the passenger side. The contact's vehicle spun and was thrown onto the curb. The contact lost consciousness for a short period of time. A seatbelt was worn and none of the 6 airbags deployed. There was no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was partially wrecked on…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10170770