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.
1997 Toyota Corolla: airbags did not deploy in a crash
10 of the 135 complaints about the 1997 Toyota Corolla describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
The consumer tried to avoid hitting another vehicle and crashed, and the air bags failed to deploy.
While sitting at a light, consumer was rear ended by another vehicle with such great force that his vehicle slammed into the vehicle in front of him, consumer states the air bags did not deploy.
Vehicle was going 40-45mph when consumer t boned another vehicle that crossed in front of consumer. Neither airbag deployed, causing consumer to suffer from whiplash. Dealer stated "it was a good thing that air bag didn't deploy, it could have caused more injuries. Consumer was not given explanation why air bags did not deploy. *ak a factory representative from toyota inspected vehicle and stated air bags operated as they should have by not deploying.
Air bags failed to deploy upon impact with another vehicle at 45mph. 17 year old hit steering wheel. Other vehicle in front came to a sudden stop at the time. Front end was crushed backwards towards driver & passenger. Had emergency room treatment.
While traveling at 35 MPH and as a result of an accident air bags did not deploy at any time. Please provide further information.
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Consumer hit another vehicle side impact at approximately 25-30 MPH, dual airbags did not deploy, which could have caused injuries .
Husband driving car approximately 35 MPH. Lady in vehicle at a stop sign crossed in front of me. I slammed on brakes to try to avoid hitting her, but was not able to do so. Front of my vehicle struck the passenger's side of her vehicle. My driver's airbag did not deploy upon impact. Police also commented on the fact that the airbag did not deploy and that we should report the incident.
Son was involved in a one vehicle collision, at approx 65 MPH, loss control of vehicle and hit a tree head on. The impact was dead center in the front bumper. Upon advice from police officer at scene, I contact toyota to inform them that air bags did not deploy. Further informed toyota rep. That my son had only minor injuries and there would be no law suit. According to mechanic, the seat belt is what saved him (imprint of restraint was across his chest), along with the vehicle absorbing the impact and crumpling where and how it was designed to. He also believes that air bags should have deployed. Received phone call from toyota inspector (dwayne) and he informed me that there was no air bag malfunction. Said he inspected the electrical and everything was working fine. He never inspected vehicle per body shop. I requested a written report and was informed from toyota inspector (dwayne) that they did not do that. On initial call to toyota headquarters I was told that I would be given a written report.
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 1997 Toyota Corolla no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1997 Toyota Corolla?
10 of 135 owner complaints about the 1997 Toyota Corolla (7%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Toyota Corolla?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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