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1997 Toyota Camry airbags problems

55 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 44 crashes reported.

owner complaints
55
of this car's complaints
10%
typical mileage
100,000
crashes
44
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    34
  • Frontal: sensor/control module
    3

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Toyota Camry airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Toyota Camry airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 30

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Toyota Camry owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 26, 2016 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 1997 toyota camry. The contact stated the vehicle was involved in a rear end driver side collision. The contact lost control of the vehicle and was also involved in both a side impact and front end collision. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. A police report was filed (accident number 2822). There was one injury that required medical attention. The contact suffered from a broken jaw and nerve damage that required approximately 23 surgeries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Feb 5, 2016 · Airbags · CA · 1 injury

Takata recall 1997 camry had a malfunction in the air bag system while vehicle was parked and off, passenger side air bag inflated and ejected occupant out of vehicle. Are 1997 toyota air bags going to be recalled?

Filed Jan 4, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 100,000 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

1997 toyota camry traveling at or about 30 MPH struck a standing/stopped vehicle from the rear. Standing vehicle struck rear end of car in front. 1997 toyota driver sustained multiple, bodily injuries. Facial injuries include lip/mouth contusion, eye socket bruises from striking steering wheel. Steering wheel air bag did not open. Other bodily injuries includes large interior right knee hematoma, broken left foot requiring immediate installation of metal plate & screws & multiple bruises to both legs. Driver is ww2 vet & is scheduled for 3 weeks rehab in care facility. Car is currently a local salvage yard awaiting disposition within 2 days. Police report 902361501 on file at avon indiana police department & indicates driver air bag did not open.

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Airbags · 255,000 miles · CO · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 1997 toyota camry. While driving 45 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front driver side by another vehicle. The front driver side tire deflated and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 255,000.

Filed Mar 9, 2008 · Airbags · 147,500 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

I was driving straight on route 93 south in massachusetts behind a sedan. There driving conditions were not good; it was raining heavily. There was a truck in front of the sedan and it had just passed its exit. The truck then went in reverse to go back to the exit. The sedan was unable to stop in time and rear ended the truck. By the time I had realized what was happening it was impossible for me to stop. I slid on the wet road straight into the back of the sedan. I would assume that because I crashed into a car going over 40 MPH, straight on, that my airbags would deploy but they did not. Since my airbags did not deploy, my neck was thrown forward and although it did not break it has caused severe discomfort. Everyone who saw my car after the incident were amazed that the airbags did not deploy.

Filed Feb 25, 2005 · Airbags · 123,000 miles · IL · 1 injury

Owner was driving on the freeway at approximately 60 MPH and while trying to avoid hitting a vehicle, owner rear ended another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. Provide further details.

Filed Oct 11, 2004 · Airbags · AR · crash · 1 injury

Front air bags did not deploy during head on collision. Driver was injured.

Filed Oct 1, 2004 · Airbags, Electrical · 166,064 miles · CA · crash

My automobile sustained a full frontal impact with another vehicle at 30 MPH but the safety airbags did not activate or inflate.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags, Engine · 84,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

I was involved in a 5 car pile up on interstate 94, hit vehicle in front of me going at 45-50 MPH, and airbag did not deploy. According to toyota, this is acceptable due to the particular type of frontal accident I had. If hitting a car at 45-50 MPH dead on is not a good enough reason for the airbag deploying then what is? Due to the airbag not deploying, I suffered a severe brain contusion with bleeding in the brain and loss time off of work. Earlier engine problem: oil sludge in engine, once repairs were done 6 months later engine mounts had to be replace front motor mount and dog bone, injectors and gaskets, why?, this was all replaced on the first engineering defect toyota created and why should I pay a portion of their oil sludge engineering defects.

Filed May 5, 2003 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was in a head on collision but none of the air bags deployed upon impact.

Questions about the 1997 Toyota Camry airbags

Does the 1997 Toyota Camry have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 55 complaints about the airbags of the 1997 Toyota Camry, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Toyota Camry airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Toyota Camry airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Toyota Camry have bad airbags?

The Toyota Camry model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (138 complaints), 2002 (89 complaints) and 2004 (79 complaints).

Other 1997 Toyota Camry problems

Brakes 108Engine 103Suspension 70Electrical 40Transmission 35Acceleration 30Seats 30Steering 30Body 26Seat belts 26Lights 23Fuel system 15Tires 15Visibility 9Locks 6Wheels 3Driver assistance 1

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