2001 Toyota Corolla Air Bags Problems
- 15
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 15 stored complaint records:
- 14 indicate a crash
- 12 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
My daughter hit a stopped car at approx 30 mph. She hit the steering wheel and then the airbags deployed too late. She was driving on a city street. She was going straight.
Crash reported · 30 injuries
ODI 11195818
Air Bags · Seats
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 toyota corolla. While driving 60 mph, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. The driver's seat detached and moved backwards. As a result, the contact could not reach the pedals. None of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a neck, head, and mid back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11047048
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10959937
Air Bags
Driver air bag came out n burned my arm actually both did by i had no passanger tho it broke windshield,anyway it's been ten days my skin is raw severe pain no signs of getting better the bruiseb goes all way around whole bk of arm i am goin bk to drs. As i've been caring for it w clean non stick pads n hv to apply triple antibiotic ointment literally a 13$ tube lasts two days i then wrap n at nite let air get…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10744307
Air Bags
My 20yo daughter was at a stop light completely stopped. Light turned green, everyone started to go, she took her foot off the brake rolled into the car in front of her, tapped the car and her airbags went off, broke her jaw, dislocated her jaw, broke 5 teeth in the back, and lacerated her lip. Luckily no one was in the passengers side. She had her seatbelt on, her windshield was shattered by the airbags, no damage…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10501096
Air Bags · Body
My husband was driving on the highway. He was driving a 2001 toyota corolla. The truck in front of him was going slow-so he decided to pass the guy. As he was doing so-the truck turned left. My husband hit him head-on and then the car rolled onto its top. Never did the airbags go off. Fortunately he had his seatbelt on. He was taken by ambulance to hospital. The most damage he received was his left hand and arm were…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10464555
Air Bags
In 2009 i was involved in a major car accident. I hit my head and became unconscious and my airbags deployed when i regained consciousness. I was admitted to the hospital i had a gash on my forehead. When i touched my left eyebrow it felt like i had pieces of glass in there. But now with the recalls of the airbags, i wondered if it was metal fragments, schrapral that is still in my left eyebrow. Would you please…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10882386
Air Bags · Body · Wheels
On 4/22/2008 [xxx], the owner of a pt.cruiser, hit my toyota head on after crossing the center lane and was driving 35 mph, while i was almost stopped on falling water drive in eagle river.. It flattened the right front and later left front tire, and bumper and quarter panels on the left. I felt like i had an electric shock to my spine the drivers side airbag did not deploy and my seat belt was on. , i couldn't lift…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10667472
Air Bags
Auto accident where car was totaled and air bag did not deploy. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10136181
Air Bags
1. V1(other party) was eastbound on u.s. Hwy 80 turning north into walmart parking lot. V2 (myself) was westbound on u.s. Hwy 80 going through the intersection of u.s. [redacted].,v2 (myself) then colided with with the passenger side of v1(other party) who failed to yield a right of way.v1 and v2 came to final rest approximatly 3 ft north of initial impact.my estimated speed before impact was 45 mph and had only…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10083117
Air Bags
While driving 55 mph the vehicle hit a barricade wall yet the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was also in a similar accident when the vehicle was first purchased and the air bags did not deploy. *nlm
Crash reported
ODI 10017775
Air Bags
The air bags did not deploy on impact. The consumer request a refund from the dealer. Scc
Crash reported
ODI 10003921
Air Bags
Car was totaled in front end collision. Air bags deployed. It is my understanding certain toyotas of this year had issues with air bag propellent and minute fragments of shrapnel being propelled during deployment. Since the car was totalled, i would like information on any recalls regarding type of air bag propellent used in this model and any other recalls regarding the air bag issues if any. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10627757
Air Bags
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 755774
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
While backing out of a parking space consumer noticed a noise. Depressed brakes and noise got louder. Then vehicle acclerated, causing vehicle to run into wall. *ak consumer states that the acceleration took place while she was switching into drive from reverse, even though brake was pressed, vehicle continued to move, airbags deployed causing the windshield to break, consumer was slightly bruised and bumped due to…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 891865