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.
1997 Toyota Camry: airbags did not deploy in a crash
30 of the 555 complaints about the 1997 Toyota Camry describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 30
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 123,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
Front air bags did not deploy during head on collision. Driver was injured.
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.
Consumer states was hit from the rear by another vehicle traveling approx 25-30mph and in turn collided with a vehicle in front. Both driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. Mr
Vehicle was involved in a 25-30 MPH frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Consumer's vehicle was hit by another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy (attorney for client).
Vehicle was at a stand still at a red light and vehicle was rear ended, impact speed 40-45 MPH. Both, driver's and passenger's side seats collapsed in the reclining position, vehicle was forced into another vehicle. Vehicle was a total loss. *ak the air bag did not deploy during the accident.
While driving at approximately 20 MPH vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries. Cause is unknown.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy,resulting in minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Toyota Camry no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1997 Toyota Camry?
30 of 555 owner complaints about the 1997 Toyota Camry (5%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Toyota Camry?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Toyota Camry
Grinding brakes 35Engine failure 22Fire or smoke 22Brake failure 15Headlights 13ABS 11Check engine light 11Sudden acceleration 11Seat belt 10Knocking 9Stalling 8Door locks 6Tire blowout 6
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