2004 Toyota Corolla Air Bags Problems
- 210
- 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 210 stored complaint records:
- 24 indicate a crash
- 17 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- issue failure · 40 records
- takata recall · 20 records
- recall issue · 20 records
- part needed · 20 records
- part recall · 18 records
- notified issue · 17 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 21 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10870004
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v043000 (air bags) and 15v285000 (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 contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution…
ODI 10817154
Air Bags · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v285000 (air bags), 15v043000 (air bags), 13v029000 (air bags) and 08v162000 (visibility). However, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of…
ODI 10816805
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle, struck a guardrail, and crashed into a wall. The air bags did not deploy. The driver and front seat passenger sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and was totaled by the insurance adjuster. The manufacturer was not made aware…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10812039
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10806695
Air Bags
Received safety recall notice (for srs / ecu). I called local dealer delray beach, florida to make an appointment. They say they will not order the needed parts unless i first bring the car in for their inspection ? This sounds to me like a run around, either my car needs to be recalled or not. Are two appointments required for safety recalls or not ? Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of…
ODI 10790246
Air Bags
2004 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair airbag recall. *ld the consumer stated the recall repair exceeded a reasonable amount of time. Updated 09/06/2017*js
ODI 11021993
Air Bags
Got the takata recall. Last spring, we received a letter from motorcars toyota, cleveland heights that they had the parts so we made an appointment. When we arrived at the appointment we were told they did not have the parts and we would be informed when they were in. Never received a letter. This month received another notice of recall. Contacted motorcars toyota again. They said that they did not have the parts…
ODI 10789103
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact swerved to avoid crashing into the rear of a vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle went off the road, traveled down an embankment, flipped over seven times, and ejected the contact from the vehicle. The vehicle landed upright. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10787620
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v285000 (air bags) and 15v043000 (air bags). The dealer was unable to supply the part within a reasonable time frame. The contact waited longer than six months and was unable to determine from the dealer when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was unable to provide a specific time…
ODI 10862051
Air Bags
2004 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to supplemental restraint system/ electronic control unit recall notice issues. *smd
ODI 10761579
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v285000 (air bags) and 15v043000 (air bags) however, the parts needed were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10750151
Air Bags
There is a real concern that there is an issue with the airbags and there are no parts readily available to resolve what we are being told is a dangerous situation. Families are being told to not use the front seat of their cars. Another option is to ask the dealer for a loaner. I don't see the dealer having that many loaner cars. Most families only have one car and it needs to accommodate the members, which is our…
ODI 10748983
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10748702
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v043000 (air bags) and 15v285000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10747945
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 30 mph, the front driver side air bag and the engine warning indicators illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,040.
ODI 10747743
Air Bags · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
I am told by the dealer that there is no fix available for this air bag recall. I feel that i am driving on wing and a prayer. I will have to inform any passenger of this problem and that they would be riding at their on risk. This is a huge problem that has been known about for a long time and should have been resolved by now. Your sharholders should be more interested in saving lives than the dividends they…
ODI 10747351
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed that the spiral cable assembly had a fractured wire inside. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 300,000.
ODI 10806590
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags) however, the recall parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10758833
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota corolla. The contact stated that when the vehicle was in motion, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the vehicle was previously repaired per a nhtsa campaign related to the air bags. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
ODI 10928562
Air Bags
2005 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete front passenger airbag inflator module recall notice. *smd
ODI 10760543
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v043000 (air bags) and 15v285000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10733007
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated for the rear seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a spiral cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v043000 (air bags) and 13v029000 (air bags) for the front seat. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 10732706
Air Bags
I believe toyota is taking much too long to correct this safety hazard
ODI 10750364
Air Bags
Letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent re 2004 toyota corolla airbags. *smd the consumer stated neither the dealer or toyota customer service were willing to pay to have an inspection performed on the air bags. *jb ma 09/25
ODI 10734198