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1997 Toyota 4RUNNER: airbags did not deploy in a crash

6 of the 261 complaints about the 1997 Toyota 4RUNNER describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

  • 2025
    2
  • 2024
    1
  • 2023
    1
  • 2022
    2
  • 2020
    4
  • 2019
    2
  • 2018
    1
  • 2016
    2
  • 2015
    7
  • 2014
    2
  • 2013
    2
  • 2012
    2
  • 2011
    2
  • 2010
    3
  • 2009
    2
  • 2008
    3
  • 2007
    1
  • 2006
    7
  • 2005
    6
  • 2004
    11
  • 2003
    2
  • 2002
    5
  • 2001
    4
  • 2000
    10
  • 1999
    10
  • 1998
    1
  • 1997
    6
  • 1996
    3
  • 1995
    2

What owners say

Filed Feb 20, 2004 · Airbags, Tires · 90,000 miles · RI · crash

While driving 25 MPH rear passenger's side tire separated from the vehicle. As a result, vehicle rolled over. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.

Filed Aug 9, 2003 · Airbags · 86,000 miles · TN · crash

Airbags failed to inflate upon head on impact. Further, vehicle rolled over after initial impact.

Filed Dec 17, 1998 · Airbags · MI · crash · 1 injury

While traveling approximately 45mph another vehicle ran red light & was hit broadside. Upon impact with the other vehicle, the air bag did not deploy. Driver was hospitalized. *ak

Filed Jul 17, 1998 · Airbags · GA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was involved in a 45 MPH frontal collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy. *ak this is the second occasion in which the airbags failed to deploy, one person was injured in the accident and the vehicle was totaled.

Filed Oct 30, 1997 · Airbags · GA · crash

Consumer was involved in a 60 MPH frontal collision directly hitting a tree in which the driver's or passenger's air bags failed to deploy. Please give any further details.

Filed May 8, 1997 · Airbags · FL · crash · 3 injuries

While driving the vehicle at 45 MPH, the vehicle had a frontal collision, resulting in 1 fatality, 3 occupants injuried because both driver's and passenger' side airbags did not deploy.

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1997 Toyota 4RUNNER no deployment

Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1997 Toyota 4RUNNER?

6 of 261 owner complaints about the 1997 Toyota 4RUNNER (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2004.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Toyota 4RUNNER?

There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1997 Toyota 4RUNNER

Ball joint 19ABS 8Pulling 7Brake failure 6Tire blowout 5

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