2006 Toyota RAV4 Air Bags Problems
- 51
- 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 51 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- warning light · 24 records
- spiral cable · 13 records
- light came · 12 records
- light illuminated · 10 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- airbag light · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
The airbag warning light came on and stayed on last week. Took it to my local repair shop. Without even looking they guessed that it was the clockspring. After bringing it in and reading the comptuer codes, they confirmed that the clockspring needs to be replaced. Shop said they cannot buy an aftermakert part anymore and need to get an oem part from toyota, which is expensive. Called toyota dealer service center to…
ODI 10551346
Air Bags
The "air bag" light came on last month. I took my car to the toyota dealer and he diagnosed a problem with the cable to the airbag, with a price tag of almost $600 to repair. The danger was that the air bags would likely not deploy in a crash. (my own local mechanic told me that the air bags would definitely not deploy). There are many other reports/complaints of this problem in rav4s in the years of 2006-08. This…
ODI 10552010
Air Bags
The airbag warning light began staying on after engine start. After toyota inspection this was due to a failed clock spring/spiral wire in the steering wheel that controls the airbag and other steering wheel electrical controls. Further online investigation showed this to be a common fault with toyota vehicles especially rav4's of 2006/7/8 vintage with in excess of 70,000 miles - this was also confirmed by my toyota…
ODI 10544085
Air Bags
Airbag light illumination, failed clock spring (extremely typical with toyota) - out of warranty of course! *tr
ODI 10537591
Air Bags
My airbag light on my 2006 toyota rav4 is on due to manufacturing defect. Toyota recalled the 2007 and 2008 models for the same reason. There are hundreds if not thousands of complaint about this issue on the internet. I contacted premier toyota in amherst ohio about this matter and the service manager[xxx] told me it would be $300 to test it and $500 to fix it. This is a safety issue that should be addressed as a…
ODI 10523581
Air Bags
While driving the vehicle the air bag light came on. After checking the owners manual we made an appointment with the local dealer. They explained the problem was in the clock in the air bag mechanism and needed replaced or the air bag would not deploy in a crash. The vehicle has been garage kept and well maintained. I think a toyota recall should be in order since this is a safety issue and involves many toyota…
ODI 10522820
Air Bags
Air bag warning light went on shortly after vehicle (2006 toyota rav4) was started on 3/1/13, before driving at approximately 77690 miles. Took to toyota dealership service department at first available appointment (3/4/13). Told that air bag spiral cable needs to be replaced or air bag will not deploy in a crash. (no explanation given on what is wrong with the current.) part needs to be special ordered at a $280.22…
ODI 10501188
Air Bags
I'm pretty sure the airbag malfunction warning light of my 2006 rav4 is not a matter of wear an tear. There are several complaints on 2006-2008 ravs4 with identical problem. You don't want to hear this, but is hardly difficult to find a way to get in contact with toyota motors, it seemed that they do not want to hear from the toyota owner?s problems. Moreover, i explained them the airbags warning light illuminates…
ODI 10507328
Air Bags
My 2006 toyota rav4 airbag dash light began remaining on constantly and was diagnosed by findlay toyota in flagstaff, az on 3/20/13 with: "recommend replacing spiral cable due to open circuit in spiral cable... $583 to replace sensor." i called toyota customer experience center at [redacted] on 6/19/13 and spoke with [xxx], who confirmed that no recalls are available for this problem on the rav4s, despite this issue…
ODI 10520780
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure and current mileages were 103,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10488978
Air Bags
Late november 2013 at 75,000 miles air bag warning light began to come in intermittently, problem still exists at 75,300. Dealer notified, no existing recall on 2006. *tr
ODI 10554990
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 68,647.
ODI 10484719
Air Bags
Air bag warning light illuminated. Illuminated sporadically at first, now stays on all the time. Noticed it would come on at first while cornering, believe it to be related to the wiring in the steering column for the air bags. This is a common failure on this model. There should be a recall on this safety related problem. *tr
ODI 10496152
Air Bags
Air bag warning light came on. Took it to dealer says clock spring assembly needs to be replaced before they can determine if that is the problem. *tr
ODI 10508610
Air Bags
The air bag sensor light came on while driving. I took my car into a toyota dealership and the told me there was a problem with the air bag spiral cable and it would cost $486 to fix. They also said that my air bags are disabled because of this so would not go off in the event of a wreck. I have done research and this is a very common problem in 2006 rav4 models. I would like to file a complaint against toyota, i…
ODI 10480071
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the srs warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 76,000.
ODI 10473813
Air Bags · Frontal
Air bag light came on. Mechanic says the clockspring in the steering column needs to be replaced at a cost of $600. Failure of the airbag clockspring in 2005-2009 toyota tacoma pickups is the subject of an existing recall (nhtsa campaign id number: 12v092000); believe this is related. *tr
ODI 10483548
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. *TR
ODI 10476667
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic which located the failure at the air bag spiral cable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 88,000.
ODI 10465551
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. While parked, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. After some time, the warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the wiring in the air bag assembly, which was located in the steering column, would have to be replaced. There was a recall under nhtsa…
ODI 10480962
Air Bags
Airbag light came on and i took car to my dealer (for repair of another problem) on 9/22/11. I was informed that the spiral cable controlling the driver airbag was defective and that it would be about $500 or more to repair. I told then that i felt that it should be toyota's problem to repair since it was definitely a safety hazard should i become involved in an accident. I have since found out that this is a common…
ODI 10496123
Air Bags · Electrical System
A warning light appeared on the dashboard indicating an airbag malfunction. I called toyota service and was told the car required a repair, and the airbags would not function at all until this repair was done. Today the toyota tech told us a "spiral cable assembly had gone bad." he said it will cost $514.00 to make this repair, and again, the airbags will not work unless it is done. I asked if this was a recall…
ODI 10412972
Air Bags
2006 toyota rav 4. Consumer states air bag system is defective and has not worked for the past three months.*tgw the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated. A spiral cable was needed at a cost of $404.56 to fix the problem. *jb
ODI 10383810
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. While driving at an unknown speed the contact stated that a warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the vehicle needed a spiral cable and a steering shaft in order to fix the air bag. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 87,828 and the current mileage was 87,900.
ODI 10362403
Air Bags
At approximately 60,000 miles my 2006 toyota rav 4 srs warning light came on and stayed on. The local toyota dealer service dept eventually diagnosed the problem as the "spiral cable "in the steering column. "diagnosis "and repair cost over $700.00. *tr
ODI 10312826