Feb 14, 2012, warning light appeared on panel. Drove immediately to capitol auto service, 94-422 ukee street, waipahu, hi 96797 and spoke with owner, mr. Fox to ask what problem was.(contact ph-(808) 676-1888. After inspection, it was determined the problem was the airbag and that it would need to be resolved in order to obtain upcoming safety inspection. After much difficulty, he was able to obtain an airbag which would solve the problem. Invoice #2004, dated feb. 21, 2012. Amount paid $948.90. To date, my vehicle is still not on recall list. I recently learned that takata had knowledge of the defective airbags 10 years ago and did not disclose this information. My claim is be reimbursed for those monies paid ($948.90) when vehicle should have been on the recall list and I needed to replace the airbag in order to obtain a safety check and be able to operate my vehicle on our roadway.. I am able to email you a photo copy of the invoice using my cell phone if you require same. Thank you.
1996 Toyota Corolla airbags problems
32 complaints (25% of all complaints for this car). 22 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 25%
- crashes
- 22
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal24
- Side/window1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Toyota Corolla airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Toyota Corolla airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Toyota Corolla owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Airbag failed to deploy during violent collision.
My toyota corolla (1996) was totaled in a recent crash -- but the air bag failed to deploy!
Vehicle was involved in a rearend collision at 35 MPH and both front air bags did not deploy. Driver contacted dealership.
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a minor accident and there was a delay with the air bags deploying, which caused injuries to the driver and passenger. *ak
Consumer's vehicle rearended another vehicle at 20 MPH, and neither airbag deployed. Vehicle has not been inspected by mechanic, vehicle sustained extensive damage to front end. No injuries.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 50-60 MPH with another vehicle. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
I was in a car accident 10/23/00, in which I hit another vehicle from behind. I was driving at 45mph. My air bags failed to go off. Lukily, I was wearing my seat belt. The estimated damage to my vehicle is over $6,000, which is more than the car is worth. Also, in feb. Of this year, while at a stop light, another driver informed me my left tail light was on fire. The fire caused my alternator to blow, and the battery to drain. I took my car back to the dealer, they couldn't find the cause. I took my car to a toyota dealer, and not only could they not find the cause, but they said they had never heard of that happening before. After towing fees, battery, alternator, all new fuses, tail light and wire harness I spent $500.
I was pulling out of a parking space (parallel, side of the road) when I was struck by a crown victoria going at least 50mph. The impact caused the entire front end of my crolla to fold, accordian style, and resulted in a complete loss of the vehicle. Neither the driver side nor passenger side airbags deployed. I was wearing my seatbelt, so only minor injuries were sustained.
Questions about the 1996 Toyota Corolla airbags
Does the 1996 Toyota Corolla have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the airbags of the 1996 Toyota Corolla, 25% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1996 Toyota Corolla airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Toyota Corolla airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Toyota Corolla have bad airbags?
The Toyota Corolla model years with the most airbags complaints are 2009 (552 complaints), 2005 (457 complaints) and 2006 (454 complaints).
Other 1996 Toyota Corolla problems
Seat belts 17Brakes 13Electrical 12Lights 12Engine 9Visibility 8Acceleration 7Tires 6Body 5Fuel system 4Seats 4Transmission 4Steering 3Locks 2Suspension 2
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