2003 Toyota Highlander: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Oct 15, 2019 · Airbags · 126,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Head on collision air bags did not deploy speeds 25-40 MPH

Filed Sep 26, 2019 · Airbags · 216,616 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

I was in motion when we hit a cow going 45mph that jumped out at my husband and I my air bags did not deploy the car is totaled was city street

Filed Jan 28, 2019 · Steering, Wheels · 200,000 miles · ME · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota highlander. While driving 40 MPH on ice, the power steering seized and the rear driver's side wheel locked up. As a result, the vehicle spun out and crashed into a snow mound. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2017 · Airbags · 40,000 miles · NY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota highlander. While driving various speeds, the contact felt lightheaded and crashed into a light pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later taken to an insurance lot where the vehicle was repaired for the body damage. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the air bag failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · 150,000 miles · PA · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 toyota highlander. While the vehicle was in reverse, it accelerated independently. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to effectively slow down the vehicle. The gear shifter button was pushed into drive and the vehicle sped forward and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The failure recurred twice prior to the crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The vehicle was destroyed.

Filed Dec 18, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 148,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

During a wreck airbags did not deploy when I hit an unmarked utility pole in the roadway of a parking lot exit.

Filed Jan 19, 2006 · Airbags, Brakes · 67,000 miles · NY · crash · 2 injuries

Dt*: the consumer hit a patch of black ice traveling at 45 MPH when approaching a stop sign; the vehicle proceeded through a stop sign striking another vehicle in the passenger side. The airbags did not deploy. The pre-braking was minimal due to the icy road conditions. Both occupants of the vehicle were wearing seat belts and sustained minor injuries. Police were on the scene and a report was taken. The vehicle sustained extensive damage, but was not totaled due to assessment of the insurance adjustor and the lack of airbag deployment. Prior to the accident, the airbag warning light illuminated in cold temperatures, but the vehicle was not seen by a dealer for this problem. *jb prior to the accident, the rear brakes and rotors were replaced. Updated 03/03/06. *jb updated

Filed Feb 3, 2004 · Airbags · 6,000 miles · NJ

Air bag computer system had a defect that caused the air bag warning light to come on, and the system to malfunction. Dealership indicated that air bag would not deploy in an accident. The dealership replaced the computer system.