Can't take my kids anywhere because it not safe can't gave friend ride .cause it un safe this car is un safe please can fit my car when I got car did no it had problems with bags..my right side dash has line across it bust open. C
2003 Toyota Camry airbags complaints
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Tl* the contact owned a 2003 toyota camry. While idling, the vehicle accelerated rapidly in reverse on its own without warning. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle and a picnic table. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed and destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to her back and neck and the passenger sustained injuries to his back and legs which required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
There was a head-on crash into a stopped vehicle. Speed about 45 MPH. Airbag did not deploy. Car was totaled, driver suffered broken sternum...updated 10/02/15
I noticed about a year ago that the seam on the front passenger airbag was separating from the dash board. There is yellow beginning to show on the top part of the seam. It is getting larger and separating more over time. I am afraid that the airbag might deploy injuring anyone sitting in the front passenger seat and possibly causing the driver to crash. I live in a hot desert climate of central california.
Filing a complaint on behalf of my father-in-law. He has a very low mileage 2003 toyota camry which has been well maintained. There is a large gap which has formed at the top of the air bag cover lining and dashboard. Like many others who have complained about the same issue, he is afraid of the air bag deploying.
No accident yet...but my passenger airbag seam is splitting. I am concerned for the safety of my family.
This camry was purchased, new, by my mom and step dad is [xxx], or in 2003. They resided in florence, oregon, a beach town for the next 7 years. I moved my mom to reno, nv when she developed alzheimer's. Although nevada is a low humidity state, the fact that this car resided on the coast in florence, or where humidity is high, rain constant I feel this car should have the repair to the front airbag. I am my mom's caretaker in my home and now with hospice's help. I also have an adult son on ssdi who needs my assistance. I worry that if something happens to me, due to the airbags in this 2003 camry, that my mom, son and family would be greatly affected, not to mention possible injury/death to me or passenger. Please consider this car to be included in the recall to repair/replace the takata airbag. I have contacted the local toyota dealership as well. Thank you, please offer me peace of mind and have this airbag replaced/repaired. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
This car has an airbag starting to come of out of it containment. It is the airbag on the passenger side. We have taken this car to the dealer but they claim there is no recall. I think there should be. This is a hazardous situation. It began at about 50k but now is getting worse and the mileage is over 74k. It was taken to the closest dealer when the mileage was about 63k. It gets worse every day.
The airbag in front passenger side of my toyota camry 2003 appears as though it may burst open at any time. There is a portion of what appears to be part of the airbag hanging out on the dashboard. Each year it gets worst. I live in a warm weather state, and wonder if that has anything to do with the bulging airbag. Please let me know if there is a procedure to take to get this fixed. I have my grandkids riding with me all the time now that they live closer to me, and I am afraid for their safety.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard developed a crack, exposing the passenger's side air bag. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
I was involved in a crash where I was hit on the passenger side. Although the impact was severe enough to cause damage to the frame of the car, none of the six (6) air bags deployed. As mentioned in a previous complaint, there is now a gap on the dashboard around the area for the passenger air bag.
Several months ago, I went to my local toyota dealership about a concern with my passenger side air bag. I was told without them touching my vehicle that I needed a new dashboard which is over $2000.00. I left because I didn't have $2000.00 plus to purchase a dashboard. I went online to toyota.com and submitted a complaint on 6/24/2014. I spoke with [xxx], a day or so later and she advised me to go back and have them check it, which I did and I was told when I got there it would be an hour/hour and a half before they get to my car. I told[xxx] (advisor) that I'll wait in the lounge area, it was approximately 2:01pm, at 2:30pm he told me my car was ready. I was given a couple of print outs and was told once again I needed a new dashboard because the vehicle was old, per [xxx]. He also asked me if I could read when I asked if it was stated on the print outs, very rude! I spoke with [xxx] again and she said she would have to speak with my local dealership first and she'd contact me in a few days, which she did and said the service manager named [xxx] said he told me it was a cosmetic issue. I never spoke with a tim. She also told me that toyota will not help me because it's a cosmetic issue, per [xxx] at bev smith toyota. I attached photos with my complaint to toyota. I went online and found a complaint site and posted my complaint on there and found out I could contact the federal safety agency. As I stated to toyota corporation, I'm not seeking a new vehicle or money, I just want this problem fixed. I would hate for something tragic to happen when the issue could've been resolved! Basically, toyota is saying that their dashboards don't last over ten years. Very disappointed with them and I was considering purchasing another camry, not after this!! My complaint isn't the only one for that particular vehicle. Shameful!! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have a 2003 camry le, and I am concerned the airbag on the passenger side is showing gaps around the cavity on the dashboard. I use the car for daily transportation for personal use, and I'm afraid it might explode from the high heat. I reside in the state of florida. What is my recourse to solve this matter? I heard and read that there is a recall for toyota vehicle of that year because of the airbag problem in florida.
2003 toyota camry. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration. *smd the consumer stated as she was driving into a covered parking garage, retrieved her parking ticket and proceeded up the ramp, the engine suddenly revved to a speed she could not control. She tried to pump the brakes, but to no avail. She hit a parked truck and that stopped the vehicle, moving the truck approximately 6-8 feet. The consumer stated it was practically a front end collision and the air bags failed to deploy. The insurance company totaled the vehicle. Updated 05/13/14
2003 toyota camry. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration and air bags malfunction. *smd the consumer was driving with the cruise control activated, and as he was preparing to exit the parkway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, despite the application of the brake. He lost control of the vehicle, and consequently he hit a guard rail and the vehicle rolled over. The consumer sustained a deep laceration to his knee.
2003 toyota camry. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle air bag malfunction. *smd the consumer stated she was involved in an accident. In what should have been a fender-bender, because the other vehicle was accelerating, turned into a rather serious accident. The other vehicle made a left turn and crashed into the consumers vehicle, as she was proceeding straight ahead, and sent her two lanes over into a ditch. The consumer received serious injuries. The vehicle was totaled. The consumer stated had the air bag deployed, her injuries, may not have been as serious. Updated 10/28/13
I was in the driver seat waiting to turn left, when suddenly I got hit from the rear right part of my car. From that moment the car could not drive.. The rear left part of the car body and the tire was totally damaged. The repair shop declared that the car could not be repaired any more. Only later of the incident did I remember that the airbags did not work at all.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact stated while driving 1 MPH in a parking lot , the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact crashed into a protected barrier to avoid crashing into pedestrians and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a contusion and a burn mark caused by seat belt. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center by the insurance company. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of failure. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure and current mileage was 43,911. Updated 7/17/13
We were traveling in the center lane of I-5 at 55mph and a car (a jeep wagoneer) spun out of control on the adjacent cloverleaf and hit us on the passenger side. The impact was on our front right side tearing the right front wheel a-arm crumbling the right side of the car all the way back to the rear door of the 4 door sedan. Both front air bags deployed. But neither side air bag deployed. My wife was thrown against her seat belt causing bruising and the door creating large bruises on her right hip, knee, and pain across the chest (from the seat belt).
The passenger airbag cover is been curled up and now it's starting to crack, it seems the airbag will deployed anytime soon. I know there is some issues with airbags deployment in 2003 camry, I just can't able to find the info and dealer is not the big help either. Thanks
I noticed a slight swelling in the area around the passenger side air bag seam. I looked down into the crevice and saw a slight separation. I didn't pay it no mind at the time. Today, the seam split has grown to three inches. I'm concerned that the air bag might deploy and injure a passenger.
A large gap developed between passenger side airbag cover and the dash board. Inside the gap, a yellow cover, possible airbag, can be seen. No accident involved.
I am making this report for my mother, who was involved in an accident in which she hit the back of another vehicle. She was going approximately 40-45 MPH and ran into a stopped vehicle. The airbag in her vehicle did not engage in the collision. Thank god the seat belt worked. I am filing this report with her name and personal information, except the email address is mine, as she doesn't use email.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, she noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. Both frontal air bags then deployed erroneously. The contact sustained minor burns to the arms and neck as a result of the air bag deployment. The vehicle was towed to her home and was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage was 83,000.
I have a 2003 toyota, camry with 50,000 miles on it that has been well maintained (at my expense at the local dealership where I purchased it). I live in oregon where we have seasons so it only gets hot a few months out of the year and I use a sun visor during the summer for protection. In the front passenger side of my car where the airbag is in the dash, the rectangular indentation (like a seam) around the airbag has completely separated at the top exposing yellow foam and has me very concerned about the safety of any passengers or even myself or others on the road should the airbag deploy. My father is terminally ill with cancer and only weighs about 115 pounds and I have to drive him to doctor appointments regularly. I was so concerned when I first noticed what I call a "design flaw" that I made him ride in the back seat. However, since he is so thin, he was very uncomfortable in the back and wanted to ride in the front seat again which I allowed him to do after the local dealership in medford (lithia motors, inc) guaranteed me "100%" that this is not a safety issue but is purely cosmetic. I have provided proof of similar complaints to lithia and have spoken to toyota corporate a few times. They still insist it is only cosmetic and I am responsible for replacing the entire dash at a cost of over $2,000.00. I maintain this is a safety issue and if they can afford to spend a million dollars a day on safety (per their advertisements) and are spending even more on pr, they can do a "good will" repair for a loyal customer. To their credit, I should add that they were willing to pay 50% to repair the dash, but it was determined to be "unrepairable" by their upholstery person. I have been going back and forth with them for months now. I am a very principle based person and believe this is wrong considering the age, mileage, etc and should be corrected at their expense especially when others have reported the same problem. Does customer service still exist??
Seal around front passengers side airbag separating from dashboard causing danger of spontaneous airbag deployment.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the consumer was involved in a crash and the air bags did not deploy. The contact was injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled. The contact stated that the air bag indicator light illuminated on the instrument panel during the crash and a repair shop informed the contact that undercarriage damage prevented the air bags from deploying. The current and failure mileages were approximately 98,000. Updated 07/01/10 *bf updated 07/02/10.*jb updated 07/09/10.
The accident occurred on the 5 freeway going from northern california to southern california, on the grapevine. It was rainy out and during the time of the incident the rain was just softening up. In the far left lane I driven my vehicle at about 55 - 60mph, speed limit was at 65mph. I begin to slow down, and while doing so the car begins to swerve and not react to my brakes. It then turns out to the next lane and begins spinning about 4 times while I pull up the emergency brakes. No car collision happened, but it was headed straight towards the guard rail, where it then hit the left front of the car and then the side left of the car and back left of the car. The car finally braked, with damage to the front, side left, and back of vehicle, blown out both back tires, wouldn't turn on, & no air bags deployed. The accident caused damaged to the vehicle and cracked pavement as well as moved guard reel affected area about a foot in. Passenger had head, neck and back injuries, nothing to serious, just enough to get checked up and sent to the hospital. I believe the speed of the car should have caused the air bags to deploy. Its a 2003 toyota camry, I've been the owner for about a year and a half, no accidents prior to this one.
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