My wife was in a crash that totaled my 2004 Camry. She swerved to miss a deer and was pulled off the road and into two utility poles and several areas of fence. None of the airbags deployed and the crash was well over the 14 mph speed limit suggested for the airbags to deploy. My wife was seriously injured and was lucky the seatbelt held her back. She spent time in a hospital and broken two ribs and bruised her heart. This could have been avoided if the airbags deployed. No warning signs and the vehicle was inspected on time every time. No recalls.
2004 Toyota Camry airbags problems
79 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000. 47 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 79
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 65,000
- crashes
- 47
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal18
- Side/window2
- On-off switch assembly1
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
At what mileage
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Toyota Camry airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Toyota Camry airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles equipped with curtain shield air bags (csa), one or both of the curtain air bags may be twisted near the inflator due to improper assembly.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the csa may not deploy rapidly enough when activated in a side impact collision. This may result in failure to provide the intended head protection, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the csas and replace the air bag assembly if necessary. The recall began on august 6, 2004. Owners should contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 04V346000 · Recall details
What 2004 Toyota Camry owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The SRS warning light came on. I took it to my mechanic and he tested the sensor. He said the code that showed is B1821...Open in Side Squib (D Seat Side) Circuit. He said I needed to take it to a Toyota Dealer. I have an appointment with one on 4/17/25.
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contacts stated that while her daughter was driving at 55mph down a hill when the contact's daughter crashed the vehicle into another vehicle that was stopped. None of the airbags deploying. Medical treatment was required and she sustained bruising to the left breast and ribcage. The contact's daughter service dog was in the vehicle at the time of the failure and hit the floorboard during the incident. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The manufacturer was informed of failure and was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. The contact stated that while the vehicle was on cruise control at approximately 77 MPH, when suddenly the vehicle accelerated and began to accelerate forward unintendedly. The vehicle side swept another vehicle hitting the driver side of their vehicle, then, spun off and hit a nearby guardrail on the driver's side of the vehicle as well. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning lights. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The contact stated that no persons were injured. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic to repair damage however the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
With my foot on the brake, when I put the car in drive, it suddenly accelerated jumping ahead hitting a tree in parking lot. Even with braking, it did not stop. I had to reverse and it still speed up without pressing the accelerator. I had to put it in park. Then only it stopped. The airbags did not work. Only my shoulder & lap belts saved me. Such an episode happened several times while I was trying to back up in my drive way, it accelerated while I was pressing the brake. I reported this problem to toyota company, torrance, ca as well as its dealer in westbury, ny. Notihing was done to date. It started in 2005 and continued even in 2020. The mileage varied from 1500 to 134000. Dates also varied.
During a high velocity front end impact, air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was in motion on a street.
Driver in front crash with 4-5 car pile up. Car was on highway 287 and deer was cause. Air bags did not go off. We never got a notice about takata airbags. Speed was somewhere around 45-50 at time because brakes were slammed on to no effect. Crash was unavoidable. Car was totalled.
Gas pedal accelerated without applying pressure.
I received letters where I was informed that my vehicle had the toyota defective airbag. I would not have noticed because it is an internal defect of the car, but the consistency and urgency of the danger I decided to take it to repair I made the appointment for november -15-2018 @ 7:00 am to 1‑888‑663‑8613. From that day november 15, 2016, I left my vehicle at the camelback dealership at 1550 e. Camelback rd. In phoenix, az, toyota, and to date they have not repaired or returned me. I have made many calls but they do not give specific answers .today is 12-05-2018
My car has 4 codes on it and they are all airbag malfunctions.
Questions about the 2004 Toyota Camry airbags
Does the 2004 Toyota Camry have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 79 complaints about the airbags of the 2004 Toyota Camry, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Toyota Camry airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Toyota Camry airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V346000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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 2004 Toyota Camry problems
Acceleration 238Steering 80Brakes 74Engine 55Transmission 48Electrical 37Fuel system 29Tires 25Suspension 20Body 19Seat belts 13Visibility 12Driver assistance 8Lights 6Locks 6Seats 3Wheels 2
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