2002 Toyota Corolla Air Bags Problems
- 16
- 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 16 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
The dash light indicating a problem with my air bag is on. Toyota states that a safety recall is pending that might affect my car. Until then, they are unable or unwilling to repair my car. They state that the airbag may go off on it's own. They cannot tell me how long it may be before the recall is announced. This seems highly dangerous to me.
ODI 10781515
Air Bags
I was driving home from working 12 hour graveyard shift. I fell asleep at the wheel and ran off the right hand side of our blacktop road 1 mile from home. My 2002 corolla was traveling around 50mph i awoke and attempted to correct the car's path and hit a tree head on destroying the right grill bumper hood, windshield, right fender, inner upper frame work and headlamp assembly and wiring. My dash light came on that…
Crash reported
ODI 10693173
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v043000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10714687
Air Bags
Air bags did not deploy during the crash. The crash was serious; it totoled the car. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10704075
Air Bags
Toyota told us not to put anyone in passenger side because airbag is dangerous. We have four adults in our family and need to use the passenger front seat. Toyota (johnson city tn) say they have no idea when they can fix the air bag because they have no idea when parts will be available. "it could be months". We need to have it fixed soon. *tr
ODI 10680241
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota corolla. The contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of his vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Crash reported
ODI 10508592
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota corolla. While traveling at 25 mph, the contact was struck from the front end by another vehicle. The contact's vehicle was destroyed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered injuries to her head and chest. A police report was available. The vehicle was not further investigated for the failure of the air bags. The current and failure mileages were 106,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10347344
Air Bags
Driving on interstate 5 at 60 mile per hour hitting pickup truck from the back the declare a total lost airbag didn't open. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10280059
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 50 mph and approaching a red light when he stepped on the brake pedal it did not respond and caused the contact to crash into the vehicle in-front of him. The drivers front air bag did not deploy. He had experience brake failure twice. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was 140,000…
Crash reported
ODI 10316574
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota corolla. The contact stated that after starting his vehicle, he forgot to put on his safety belt, and when he drove away he crashed into a concrete foundation while driving approximately 15 mph. His head hit the windshield causing it to crack. The contact stated that he suffered a concussion and briefly lost consciousness. The air bags did not deploy. He drove the vehicle to his…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10344841
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Was parking car in garage and car surged over parking barrier before i could apply brakes.when foot finally pressed on brake engine raced, and i regained control by shlifting into neutral. Air bags did not deploy. Distance traveled approximately 5 feet.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10118179
Air Bags · Mechanical
Dear sir/madam, this is to notify you that thursday, 12 august, my mother, a friend and i were involved in a fatal accident while my mother was driving a toyota corolla s 2002. The accident left my mother in a deep fright and with injuries on her face, as she hit the steering wheel. She is prescribed to go to therapy for over a month to overcome the catastrophe. I, now, suffer from minor back problems caused due to…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10088192
Air Bags
While driving air bag light will come on. Contacted dealer. Please provide more information.*ak
ODI 8004431
Air Bags
On 2/11/2002; 2002 toyota corolla sport was involved in a head-on collision. Driver had minor injuries; driver and passenger airbags were not deployed. Total speed of both vehicles were appoximately 40-50 mph. Daly city police department was dispatched to accident scene. Police report #02-1479.. Nlm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 759955
Air Bags
Consumer wants permission to deactivate driver's air bag on 2002 toyota corolla. ***no answer required*** *ts *nm
ODI 10142096
Air Bags · Retractor · Seat Belts
Consumer stated while traveling at 25 mph driver was involved in a rear end collision. Passenger's side seat belt did not hold, belt came out from out of the retractor. Also, none of the airbags deployed. As a result passenger suffered a chest concusion/ neck spring and back spring breaks. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10033533