1998 Toyota Corolla: airbag warning light

Filed Sep 23, 2020 · Airbags · 74,000 miles · CA

Air bag light stays on. When I looked up any recalls on this year of toyota, there were alot of complaints and no fixes. I think toyota should fix this safety problem with the air bags, it is a big deal not feelig safe on the road. The light came on when we were driving. We tried to reset it but has no effect. There are a lot of complaints on the 1998 toyota corolla.this is not a coincidence, it is a safety hazzard that needs to be addressed by the manufacuturer. Toyota needs to step up and fix the problem, it is there fault. Any help would be appreciated.

Filed Jan 19, 2015 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · PA

Airbag light started flashing intermittently. Took it to the dealership who charged $ 100 for diagnostics and told me it would cost $500 to fix. I then took it to a self employed mechanic who had worked for toyota. He said it had just become disconnected under the seat. He was able to fix it, it seemed, for a period of time, but the problem keeps coming back. I recently learned online that this is a common problem and huge safety concern. Several who have shelled out the money to toyota to have it "fixed" say the problem has not gone away. I am so angry that toyota hasn't taken responsibility and the federal safety agency is not holding them accountable.

Filed Aug 27, 2010 · Airbags · 196,000 miles · KS · crash · 2 injuries

My wife's 1998 toyota corolla was hit head on at 70mph by a full size passenger truck and the airbag did not deploy. She has been the sole owner of the vehicle since purchase. Prior to the accident, in the course of ownership, the airbag warning light came on periodically. We took the vehicle in several occasions to two different authorized toyota dealerships and both reported that nothing was wrong. This, in spite of the fact that the light continued to flash intermittently. We have retained the diagnostic receipts from the dealerships. I contacted toyota motors, and they have created a case number. Toyota motors requested crash photographs to be e-mailed to them, which I have done. No further contact has been received from toyota motors. The vehicle is being held at our insurers salvage yard for further instructions.

Filed Sep 14, 2006 · Airbags, Electrical · 61,200 miles · ID

Dt*: the contact stated without incident, the airbag light illuminated on and off. The dealership determined the connections were loose. The connections were tightened and the code was reset. The consumer was told the air bag would probably not deploy if the light was flashing. Updated 11/21/06.

Filed Sep 12, 2006 · Airbags · CA

1998 toyota corolla air bag indicator light blinked continuously after repaired. Upon inspection mechanic determined that the airbag harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. *kb *jb

Filed Aug 3, 2006 · Airbags · CA

The airbag indicator light on our 1998 toyota corolla blinks continually. Computer analysis indicates the cause to be a faulty airbag harness. Correction of the problem requires replacement of the harness -- a $500 expense. Toyota dealership indicates that this is a commonly seen problem in this model year. If the airbag harness fails, the airbag might not deploy or might not deploy effectively in the event of an accident. Such a problem therefore represents a broader safety issue for all owners of these vehicles.

Filed Jun 28, 2006 · Airbags · 61,132 miles · 00

Air bag light came on in august of 2004 for no apparent reason (car has no history of accidents). Took it to the dealer where it was purchased (in the states- we now live in canada), air bags not covered under the purchase warranty. Dealer split the cost of replacing the left side air bag out of good will (we paid $418.25). Light continued to come on repeatedly after fix. Dealer replaced computer component, adjusted harness, repeatedly tried to fix wiring. It is now june of 2006 and the light is still coming on- we have just replaced the right side air bag (at the cost to toyota- we paid for labor), and light is still coming on. Dealer has informed me that air bags will not function in the event of an accident when the light is on. This is concerning because we bought the car for the safety of the air bags and we are worried of being injured in a crash. Dealer is currently in contact with toyota regarding replacing computer components again. We are going on 2 years of having the same problem! An estimated $5000 has been put into fixing the vehicle, including labor for our 14+ visits to the dealer. The vehicle is considered unsafe and defective and we are unable to sell it.

Filed Oct 2, 2005 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · CA

1998 toyota corolla le, air bag light comes on and starts blinking as soon as I start the vehicle. This is the second time the air bag light has come on. First time, there were air bag light and seat belt light on in aug 2005. I took the car to toyota dealer. He replaced the seat belt(cost was $350). That fixed the air bag light and seat belt light on problem. Today(sept 30, 2005), the air bag light has again come on and keep blinking while the engine is on. I believe it's a manufacturing defect with the 1998 toyota corolla. Please investigate the matter.

Filed Apr 20, 2005 · Airbags · IL

Air bag light continually flashing. Dealer says I need a wire harness replacement. Without it the air bags are inoperable. Toyota has had enough complaints about this on 1998 to 2000 model corolla that it issued a technical service bulletin for the problem. Dealer indicated that essentially this was a defective part. Despite this, toyota stated it was covered only under 3 years, 36,000 mile warranty. After that, they won't cover it by warranty. My warranty has expired.

Filed Feb 28, 2005 · Airbags · WA

The SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on while driving. Driver drove the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that a sensor needed to be replaced.

Filed Feb 17, 2005 · Airbags · MD

Airbag warning light intermittently lights up -- multiple service checks at dealership and independent auto shop unable to determine cause or recommend repair other than replacing entire airbag assembly (at cost of $500+).

Filed Mar 8, 2004 · Airbags · SC

Flashing air bag light - I purchased a 1998 toyota corlooa in july 1998. Begining in sept of 98 I began taking it to the dealership about the flashing air bag light.it was taken on 9/29/98, 8/18/99, 8/15/00, 8/14/01. The last visit the light started blinking before I left the parking lot. I had to pull it back in the bay for them to re-fix it. I was told each time I took it in that the air bags were functional even if the light was flashing. I took the car back last month and was told that there was a parts bulletin issure by toyota back in 1999 that required toyota dealerships to install a wire harness on these wires in order to make them stop blinking. This was never done on my car even though all four times I took it in it was still under warrenty. Now they want to charge me $200.00 to do this.I was also told at this time that the air bags are not functional when the light is flashing.