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2000 Toyota Camry Airbags Problems

52 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

52
Complaints
46
Crashes
Jan 2001Dec 2000
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (52)

criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jul 2025

Your airbags failed to deploy when your car was in a rear-end collision at 45 MPH. The driver sustained neck injuries and required medical attention. The vehicle was totaled in the accident. A repair would likely involve inspection and possible replacement of the airbag system components.

NHTSA #: 11672453
criticalAIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
CrashFiled: May 2021

You were in a crash where your car hit a guardrail and spun out, causing damage to both the front and rear crumple zones. However, your airbags did not deploy during the collision, even though the impact was significant enough to damage the vehicle's structural areas designed to absorb crash energy. A mechanic will need to inspect your airbag system sensors and wiring to determine why the bags failed to activate.

NHTSA #: 11414801
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Jun 2020

Your airbag warning light is on, which means the airbag system may not work properly in a crash. You should have this checked by a technician as soon as possible since airbags are a critical safety feature. The fix will likely involve diagnosing the airbag system with a scanner to identify the specific fault and replacing any faulty sensors or wiring.

NHTSA #: 11330281
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jun 2018

You were involved in a collision with a deer at 55 mph on a highway with your mother and infant daughter in the car. Your airbags did not deploy during the impact, even though the crash was significant enough that you wouldn't have had time to avoid it. The repair or inspection would likely involve having a mechanic or Toyota dealer examine your airbag system sensors and wiring to determine why the system failed to activate.

NHTSA #: 11102113
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Aug 2017

THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA #: 11014095
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Mar 2017

FEBRUARY 22, 2017 7:15PM : I WAS ON MY WAY TO PICK MY 3 CHILDREN UP AT MY PARENTS. I WAS GOING THE SPEED LIMIT 50MPH WITH MY SIGNIFICANT OTHER FOLLOWING BEHIND ME. A DEER JUMPED ONTO THE ROAD AND I SWERVED THE VEHICLE TO AVOID HITTING THE DEER. I SWERVED 3 TIMES BEFORE HITTING A CULVERT. UPON HITTING THE CULVERT, MY VEHICLE FLIPPED AND ALSO ROLLED INTO THE DITCH. ALTHOUGH I WALKED AWAY WITH A FEW SCRATCHES AND A BRUISE ON MY LEG, IT COULD HAVE BEEN A LOT WORSE. TWO DAYS LATER, I WENT TO THE IMPOUND TO GET MY PERSONAL BELONGINGS OUT OF MY VEHICLE. I REALIZED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF EVEN THOUGH THERE IS PLENTY OF DAMAGE DONE TO THE VEHICLE. I HAVE ATTACHED PHOTOS TO SUPPORT MY COMPLAINT.

NHTSA #: 10957894
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 2016

2000 TOYOTA SOLARA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED DURING VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED, WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN. *JB

NHTSA #: 10929090
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Feb 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TRACTOR TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A BROKEN NOSE AND LACERATION TO THE MOUTH, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT STORAGE FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 234,000. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA #: 10824070
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000.

NHTSA #: 10749502
mediumAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
CrashFiled: Mar 2015

I WAS DRIVING MY VERY FAITHFUL TOYOTA CAMRY ON A BUSY 2 LANE ROAD WHEN A HONDA PILOT STOPPED SUDDENLY IN FRONT OF ME. I IMMEDIATELY REACTED AND SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES. UNFORTUNATELY I DIDN'T HAVE ALLOW ADEQUATE STOPPING DISTANCE, SO I CRASHED INTO THE HONDA PILOT. THE PILOT WASN'T DAMAGED MUCH AT ALL, BUT MY CAMRY TOOK A HUGE LICK TO THE FRONT. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, NOR DID MY SEATBELT LOCK. MY CHEST HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. I DID NOT GO TO THE HOSPITAL IN AN AMBULANCE, BUT WENT TO THE URGENT CARE FOR TREATMENT. I HAVE A PAINFUL CHEST CONTUSION (SPRAINED STERNUM) AND A STIFF NECK (CERVICAL STRAIN, OR WHIPLASH). *TR

NHTSA #: 10694719
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Nov 2014

I REAREND A 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY 4DR TRAVELING APPROX 35 MPH. I HAD SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF MY CAR AND EXPECT MY CAR TO BE TOTALED. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CAR I HIT THE CAE IN FRONT OF THEM WHICH WAS A CHEVY TAHAO. THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME (TOYOTA) DID NOT HAVE HERE AIRBAGS DEPLOY EITHER. THIS IS A GRAVE CONCERN. I DID NOT FIND ANY RECALLS FOR MY 2000 TOYOTA. PLEASE RESPOND TO [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA #: 10652275
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jul 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT REQUIRED IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED CHEST AND NECK STRAIN INJURIES WHICH REQUIRED PHYSICAL THERAPY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

NHTSA #: 10614632
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Nov 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, SHE ATTEMPTED TO MERGE INTO THE RIGHT LANE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BOUNCE FROM OFF THE GROUND AND SPIN. THE VEHICLE THEN FLIPPED TWICE AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL TO TREAT INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 100,000.

NHTSA #: 10437475
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Aug 2010

IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CAR DEMOLISHED 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. *TR

NHTSA #: 10350788
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jun 2009

ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON 4/17/09 WHEN I TRIED TO PUT MY 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY IN THE PARK POSITION. THE CAR TOOK OFF HITTING TWO WALLS, ONE CAR, ONE SUV AND THEN CRASH IN A WALL. AT NO TIME DURING THE IMPACT DID THE AIR BAG DEPLOY. THE CRASH RESULTED WITH THE STEERING WHEEL IMPACTING MY CHEST CAUSING CHEST TRAUMA AND PAIN. THIS RESULTED IN A HOSPITAL STAY OF 5 DAYS AND A HOSPITAL BILL OF $25,000. MY VEHICLE WAS A 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY WAS COMPLETELY DAMAGED AND WRITTEN OFF BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. MY MAJOR CONCERN IS WITH THE IMPACT OF THE ACCIDENT AND THE DAMAGE CREATED THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY TO PROTECT ME FROM MAJOR INJURY. *TR

NHTSA #: 10273749
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Sep 2008

MY SON WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON I-75 NEAR BRUCE B. DOWNS BLVD IN TAMPA FL AT APPROX 2:30 AM ON 9/26/2008. ANOTHER DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO ENTER HIS LANE AND HE SWERVED INTO THE FAR RIGHT LANE TO AVOID BEING STRUCK LOSING CONTROL WENT OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE LEFT THE ROAD AT APPROX 70 MPH, WENT AIRBORNE, LANDED STRAIGHT DOWN THEN DID AN END TO END FLIP APPROX 20 YDS OFF THE HIGHWAY INTO THE WOODS, COMING TO REST UPSIDE DOWN. HE WAS DRIVING A 2000 TOYOTA SOLARA SE, VINE #. HE WAS WEARING HIS SEATBELT; HOWEVER, THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. HE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, BUT NOTHING REQUIRING HOSPITALIZATION. NEITHER THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL, DRIVER FOR THE WRECKING COMPANY NOR INSURANCE ADJUSTER COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE VEHICLE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE COPIES, PLEASE NOTIFY ME VIA EMAIL. THANK YOU. *TR

NHTSA #: 10243943
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jun 2008

ACCIDENT WAS A HEAD-ON COLLISION INTO A PARKED CAR AT 35-40 MILES PER HOUR. CAR WAS A 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. ONLY ONE PERSON WAS IN THE CAR AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE AIR BAG FAILURE RESULTED IN A BACK INJURY (LIKELY A PULLED LIGAMENT) TO THE DRIVER. THIS TOYOTA CAMRY HAD ONLY ONE OWNER; I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2000. THE AIR BAGS HAVE NEVER PREVIOUSLY BEEN DEPLOYED. THE CAR THAT WAS HIT WAS A TOYOTA COROLLA S. THE CAR WAS PUSHED INTO ANOTHER CAR IN FRONT OF IT; THE AIR BAGS IN THE COROLLA DID NOT DEPLOY EITHER. ONLY ONE PERSON WAS IN THIS CAR; THE DRIVER OF THE COROLLA HAD WHIPLASH FROM THE ACCIDENT. *TR

NHTSA #: 10232045
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Mar 2008

2000 TOYOTA CAMRY AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER STATES THAT HER MOTHER HIT A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD ON. SHE STATES THAT THE DOCTOR INFORMED HER THAT SHE WOULD NOT BE IN THE CONDITION IF THE AIRBAGS WOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *KB

NHTSA #: 10220589
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Feb 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 115,000. UPDATED 03-11-08 *BF

NHTSA #: 10218046
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2008

ON DEC. 27, 2007, I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY, WHEN MY CAR WAS HIT IN THE REAR, CAUSING ME TO SWERVE OFF THE ROAD, HITTING A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD ON AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. MY AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CAUSING ME TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL, RESULTING IN A FRACTURED STERNUM AND 2 CRACKED RIBS. *TR

NHTSA #: 10214893
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. SHE AWAKENED ONCE SHE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S HEAD STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER NOSE AND HEAD. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT DOES NOT HAVE A CLEAR MEMORY OF THE CRASH DUE TO BEING MEDICATED. THE POWERTRAIN, VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 115,000.

NHTSA #: 10211039
mediumAIR BAGS,SEATS
CrashFiled: Jan 2007

I WAS RIDING IN A 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED BY A 3/4 TONE TRUCK CARRYING A TRAILER WITH LAWN MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT. I EXPERIENCED BACK INJURIES AS DID THE DRIVER. THE COMPLAINT THOUGH, IS THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, WHERE I WAS SITTING WITH MY SEAT BELT IN USE, DID NOT WITHSTAND THE COLLISION. THE UPRIGHT PORTION OF THE SEAT WAS LAYING ON TOP OF THE BACK SEAT AFTER THE IMPACT. THIS CONTRIBUTED TO THE BACK AND SHOULDER INJURIES I RECEIVED. THE TOYOTA WAS NOT HIT FROM THE SIDE SO THE FAILURE OF THE SEAT WAS NOT THE RESULT OF A DIRECT IMPACT. THE SEAT SIMPLY CAME LOOSE AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN ITS POSITION AS I WAS THROWN FORWARD AND THEN BACK. AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND DURING THE REPAIR PROCESS, THE BODY SHOP CHECKED THE SEAT AND STATED THE LOCKING MECHANISM IS WORKING PROPERLY HOWEVER, THE SEAT HAS NOT BEEN "RIGHT" SINCE THE ACCIDENT. IT IS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONED. THE IMPACT WAS FAIRLY SUBSTANTIAL (UP TO $5000 IN DAMAGE - TRUNK WAS CRUMPLED AND OTHER DAMAGE) AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. JUST AFTER THE MOMENT OF IMPACT, I LOOKED OVER AT MY MOTHER WHO WAS DRIVING AND WATCHED IN HORROR AS SHE SNAPPED OVER THE STEERING WHEEL. I DON'T KNOW IF AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT REQUIRES A "HEAD-ON" BEFORE THE BAGS WILL DEPLOY BUT THIS SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE (INITIALLY I WAS AFRAID MY MOTHER'S NECK HAD FRACTURED) AND HAD MY MOTHER GONE ANY FURTHER FORWARD, THE FAILURE OF THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SERIOUS IF NOT FATAL INJURY. *NM

NHTSA #: 10178649
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2006

WE WERE DRIVING UP HIGHWAY 1 AND WITHOUT CAUSE THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAGS SHATTERED MY FRONT WINDSHIELD. *NM

NHTSA #: 10151116
mediumAIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
CrashFiled: Nov 2005

MY DAD WAS ON HIS WAY TO WORK AND HE STRUCK A 2000 POUND BULL, HIS AIR BAG ON HIS 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY DID NOT DEPLOY AND HIS NECK WAS BROKE WHICH RESULTED TO HIS DEATH. *NM

NHTSA #: 10141768
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: May 2005

THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD UPGRADE THE AIR BAGS IN THE VEHICLE OR DISABLE THEM.

NHTSA #: 10118828
mediumAIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Apr 2005

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING, AND HITTING A GUARD RAIL. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

NHTSA #: 10119317
mediumAIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Feb 2005

VEHICLE HIT A RETAINER WALL. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK....WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER HAD A SEIZURE AND PASSED OUT WITH HER FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND TURN OFF THE IGNITION. TOOK OFF SEA BELT, CAME INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND TURNED ACROSS TRAFFIC INTO A PARKING, LOST GARAGE WHERE THE VEHICLE STRUCK A RETAINING WALL. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED EVEN THOUGH SHE WAS SUCCESSFUL IN TURNING OFF THE IGNITION OFF AND PUTTING THE GEAR IN PARK, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS PROBLEMS WITH THE ACCELERATOR STICKING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS INCLUDING PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. UPDATED 04/06/11

NHTSA #: 10111446
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2005

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AT START UP AND STAYS ON WHEN WEATHER GETS COLD. DEFECT DOES NOT OCCUR IN SUMMER. ALSO IF VEHICLE IS WARMED UP OR KEPT IN A HEATED BUILDING OR THE WEATHER IS WARM THE AIR BAG LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON AT START UP AND STAY ON. DEALER SAYS MUST REPLACE SENSOR. *JB

NHTSA #: 10107621
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Nov 2004

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK IT IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA #: 10099950
mediumAIR BAGS,SEATS
CrashFiled: Aug 2004

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM THE REAR AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THEN, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE STRUCK THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE, TOSSING THE CONSUMER. *AK

NHTSA #: 10089447
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Aug 2004

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A BIG ACCIDENT.*AK

NHTSA #: 10088288
mediumAIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Jun 2004

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HIT A BUILDING. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA #: 10076079
mediumAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
CrashFiled: Aug 2003

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE FRONT CENTER, THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE SEAT BELT BROKE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD RUN INTO A POLE AND FLED THE SCENE. THE POLICE OFFICER LOCATED THE CONSUMER AND AS HE TALKED TO HIM, THE CONSUMER SEEMED CONFUSED AND DISORIENTED AND AN AMBULANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO THE CONSUMER'S HOME WHERE THE OFFICER FOUND HIM. THE CONSUMER DIED FROM HIS INJURIES. *SCC *JB

NHTSA #: 10027191
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: May 2003

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 45MPH WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOY. *TT

NHTSA #: 10021790
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Mar 2003

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB

NHTSA #: 10014661
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2003

WHILE DRIVING AT 60-65MPH, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. THIS RESULTED IN THE DRIVER HITTING HIS HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS.*JB

NHTSA #: 10003621
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Apr 2002

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A CRASH.*AK *MJ

NHTSA #: 8008567
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2002

DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF AIR BAG SYSTEM, THE DRIVER BENT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH HIS CHEST. SENSOR INSTALLED TO LOW ON THE VEHICLE

NHTSA #: 9005851
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2002

AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH T VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD-ON, CAVING IN FRONT END. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY, FORCING CONSUMER FORWARD WITH ENOUGH IMPACT TO BEND STEERING WHEEL.*AK

NHTSA #: 8002705
mediumAIR BAGS,SEATS
CrashFiled: Jan 2002

WHILE DRIVING AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED, VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. IMPACT BROKE DRIVER'S SEAT IN WHICH THE BACK LAID HORIZONTALLY. ALSO, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA #: 8002474
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Sep 2001

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 40 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH AND BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MUSCULAR AND SKELETAL INJURIES. ALSO, STEERING COLUMN WAS BENT DUE TO CRASH FORCES. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF FAILURE OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

NHTSA #: 896292
mediumAIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Aug 2001

CONSUMERS WIFE WAS DRIVING AND PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT, AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED INTO A CEMENT BARRIER SURROUNDING A LIGHT POST. SHE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 25 MPH, AND BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE AS TO WHY THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO FUNCTION. DRIVER EXPERIENCED WHIPLASH, AND WAS SEEKING FUTHER MEDICAL HELP FOR NECK PAIN. *AK *YD

NHTSA #: 893635
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Aug 2001

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, BUT DID NOT HAVE TIME TO APPLY BRAKES OR SLOW DOWN, DUAL AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR TO MODERATE INJURIES. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT SEND OUT AN INSPECTOR TO DETERMINE CAUSE.*AK

NHTSA #: 893531
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jun 2001

WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT FRONTAL HIT AT 15MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO DRIVER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA #: 891677
mediumAIR BAGS,TIRES
CrashFiled: Jun 2001

WHILE DRIVING, RAIN STARTED TO FALL AND BECAME VERY INTENSE, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES TO SLIGHTLY SLOW DOWN TO LET A TRUCK PASS, HOWEVER CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, CONSUMER HIT A TOTAL OF THREE VEHICLES AND HIT A CONCRETE MEDIAN BARRIER, CONSUMER HAD PURCHASED NEW FRONT GOODYEAR EAGLE HP, H SPEED RATED, ALL SEASON RADIAL TIRES ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, TIRES WERE MARKED INCORRECTLY CAUSING INCORRECT INSTALLATION, THE TREAD FACING DIRECTION WAS OPPOSITE TO THE TIRE ROTATION, WHICH IS WHAT CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL, ALSO IN ACCIDENT AIR BAGS DID NOT EXPERIENCE DEPLOYMENT, TIRE SIZE P205/65H15, NOT DOT NUMBER GIVE, CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC

NHTSA #: 891680
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Feb 2001

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 35-40MPH AND BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHO RAN THROUGH A STOP SIGN. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE BELONGED TO HERTZ RENT-A-CAR. MANUFACTURER COULD ONLY SAY IT DEPENDED ON IMPACT OF ACCIDENT WHETHER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

NHTSA #: 881272
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Feb 2001

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY WHEN A DOG RAN IN FRONT OF VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC AND SHE VEERED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER'S HEAD HIT STEERING WHEEL, AND SHE LOST CONTROL, AND WENT INTO AN ENBANKMENT. VEHICLE FLIIPED TWICE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY, AND CONSUMER SUFFERED HEAD INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA #: 879964
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2001

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50-55 MPH A TRACTOR TRAILER HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN OFF ROAD, AND HITTING A WALL. CONSUMER HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA #: 879231
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2001

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY AND WAS IN TRAFFIC WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE MAD A SUDDEN STOP. SHE RAN IN BACK OF HIM, AND AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.. *AK

NHTSA #: 878074
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 2000

FRONT COLLISION, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TOYOTA WILL NOT RETURN CONSUMER'S CALLS. *AK

NHTSA #: 876135
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Oct 2000

CONSUMER WAS SITTING STILL, ABOUT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CAME HEAD-ON TRAVELING 35MPH. AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DEALER WANTED TO CEHCK VEHICLE BEFORE CLAIM WAS SUBMITTED. DEALER WASN'T OFFERING A LOANER VEHICLE.*AK

NHTSA #: 873075
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jul 2000

VEHICLE REAR ENDED A 1972 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO AT AN IMPACT OF 45 MPH, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND 2 PEOPLE WERE INJURED. *SLC

NHTSA #: 866267

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