I was scanning my vehicle with an obd2 scanner and learned that my car, which I'm not the original owner, has had recalls and I don't know if they've been rectified. Attached are screenshots of the recall information. The first one has me more worried than the other....inadvertent deployment of airbags. Please read the details. The second (front struts) is something that also concerns me because of its lack of shock absorption. My VIN# [xxx] (also on the screenshots) if you have any information on the history of my vehicle and whether or not these issues have been resolved, please share it with me. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
1997 Toyota Corolla airbags problems
29 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). 15 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 29
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- crashes
- 15
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal21
At what mileage
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Toyota Corolla airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Toyota Corolla airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- If the air bag computer in a subject vehicle experiences a mechanical shock (I.e., rapidly moving the front seat back against the stops or a sudden release of the parking brake) within a very short time after the engine is started, the air bag can deploy inadvertently.
- Risk
- Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the air bag computer.
Recall number 97V043001 · Recall details
What 1997 Toyota Corolla owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owned a 1997 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle was crashed from the rear and later spun out of control. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and back that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.
Toyota corolla dx 1997 the car was sold by the manufacturer in st louis missouri while I was in law school. The car has been now in florida for the last ten year in a warm, extremely humid climate. The manufacturer has admitted to a problem with the airbags. Apparently in humid climates. Now does it not make sense to check out the airbag if the car has been in a humid climate .regardless where the car was sold ? Or is the car safe because it was sold somewhere else and if the car is then driven in a humid climate the airbag will work since the dealership was in a cold weather climate?
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. While driving less than 30 MPH, she depressed the brake pedal with much force and the frontal air bags deployed without warning. She sustained minor lacerations to her arm. The dealer stated that the repair would approximately cost over $1,000 just for the driver's side air bag. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 135,000.
I was involved in an accident in august, and the airbag should have deployed, because I was hit very hard. It didn't, and caused me severe pain.
The driver and passenger air bags deployed when the vehicle was turned on.
The consumer was parked at a gas station when the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning.
The consumer tried to avoid hitting another vehicle and crashed, and the air bags failed to deploy.
The consumer was unable to have air bag computer recall replaced due to inconvenience of leaving the vehicle full day at the dealership. The second dealer did not have the replacement part. Consumer stated that recall problems should be required to provide convenient, courteous service to customers who are inconvenienced by their mistakes.
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Questions about the 1997 Toyota Corolla airbags
Does the 1997 Toyota Corolla have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the airbags of the 1997 Toyota Corolla, 21% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Toyota Corolla airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Toyota Corolla airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V043001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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 1997 Toyota Corolla problems
Seat belts 38Acceleration 9Brakes 9Body 7Electrical 7Tires 7Transmission 7Steering 5Engine 4Visibility 4Fuel system 3Locks 3Lights 2Seats 2Suspension 2Wheels 2
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