1. Toyota Corolla
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  3. 2005
  4. Air Bags

2005 Toyota Corolla Air Bags Problems

416
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 416 stored complaint records:

  • 41 indicate a crash
  • 32 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • takata recall · 67 records
  • failure parts · 44 records
  • issue failure · 42 records
  • parts distribution · 39 records
  • distribution disconnect · 39 records
  • part recall · 31 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi26
100–150k mi25
150–400k mi18
30–60k mi12
1–30k mi9

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 4, 2020 · 105,000 miles

    Air Bags

    On february 4, 2020, i took my toyota corolla to jim norton toyota of okc, 8401 nw expressway,oklahoma city, ok 73162, [redacted], for a safety recall. They did work on my car. They said that they did replace the air bag, but it would not work if i was in an accident. The air bag light is on, indicating that the wire related to it needed to be replaced. They said the cost of doing the wire replacement is not covered…

    ODI 11307621

  • October 31, 2019 · 148,971 miles

    Air Bags

    The airbag warning light came on when i started the car and stayed on. I contacted the dealer and found out that my vehicle was under recall for the airbag. I took it in and had that repair done, but the warning light did not go off. The dealer said it needs a new spiral cable assembly, at a cost of nearly $500. The dealer said the airbag may not inflate during a crash. In searching the internet for information…

    ODI 11277784

  • October 11, 2019 · 1,150,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Air bag light on drivers side faulty switch in steering colum!!

    ODI 11289586

  • July 16, 2019 · 158,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the air bag indicator was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact was concerned that the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash. The vehicle was taken to dublin toyota ([redacted], dublin, ca 94568, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed with code:…

    ODI 11245097

  • May 11, 2019 · 120,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes

    As i was pulling into a parking lot i began to step on the brakes and the car would not stop. I had no choice but to crash into a wall causing a major injuries to my body and car. The car would no longer start and i had to tow the car to my home until a mechanic came to start the car and we had noticed that when the car is in park it will keep going.

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11209389

  • March 20, 2019 · 89,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota corolla. While driving 45-60 mph and merging into traffic, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact's vehicle failed to restart after the crash. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained injuries to the chest, but medical attention was not required. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11190259

  • August 28, 2018 · 95,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While the vehicle was at fitzgerald toyota gaithersburg (907 n frederick ave, gaithersburg, md), the contact was informed that the passenger side air bag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact believed the sensor should be covered under nhtsa campaign number: 18v025000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the…

    ODI 11123079

  • August 1, 2018

    Air Bags

    Nothing happened when i notified my dealer in medford oregon last year. I called and asked to be notified when they received replacement airbags neccause when i called to get the recall taken care of, they said they were out of stock.. I have not heard back and am still waiting. Please ask the toyota dealer to call me. [xxx] within 6 months. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5…

    ODI 11252585

  • July 25, 2018

    Air Bags

    TAKATA RECALL AIRBAGS LIGHTS IN DASHBOARD.

    ODI 11114094

  • April 3, 2018 · 75,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owned a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving 20 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the wrist, and lower and upper back and neck that required medical attention. The front passenger also sustained lower and upper back and neck injuries, which required medical attention. The driver from the other vehicle was uninjured. A police…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 11128497

  • January 10, 2018

    Air Bags

    Takata recall: i really don't have a complaint but more of a question. I work for the department of state in bangkok thailand (probably the most hot/humid place on earth. I have my toyota corolla with me here and it had the takata recall. Can i take my car to a dealer here in bangkok? Or just wait till i bring the car home with me in june after this three year tour in bangkok? Thank you, [xxx] 'information redacted…

    ODI 11061564

  • September 7, 2017

    Air Bags

    2005 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to front passenger airbag inflator safety recall. *ld *tr

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11078108

  • August 10, 2017

    Air Bags

    TAMARA RECALL

    ODI 11014270

  • July 11, 2017

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes

    TAKATA RACALL AIRBAG

    ODI 11044555

  • June 19, 2017

    Air Bags

    Takata recall - i took my car to make the labor because the takata recall and few month later the light of the air bag in the front panel is on (red). Then i take my other car (the same model and year except for the color) and happen the same thing. Today both cars have the airbag light on. No body have found why, but it was after the labor because of the recall of the airbags. I dont remember right now the specific…

    ODI 11100636

  • May 1, 2017

    Air Bags

    I am trying to locate a dealer in this area and trying to find out if i have outstanding recalls, i need to know if my air bags were part of the recall. I visited a dealer and had one recall fixed, they were suppose to call me on another and never heard from them.

    ODI 11040432

  • March 18, 2017 · 105,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owned a 2005 toyota corolla. While stopped behind a vehicle making a left turn at a traffic light, the contact's vehicle was struck from the rear by another vehicle. The contact's vehicle was pushed forward into the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a hematoma over the left eye, a chipped tooth, and a fractured nose. Additionally, the contact sustained laceration…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11052988

  • February 8, 2017 · 10,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While attempting to start the vehicle, the contact heard a beeping noise and "air bag deactivated" illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. The vin was not available.

    ODI 10954253

  • December 23, 2016 · 190,000 miles

    Air Bags · Suspension

    Takata recall: the passenger airbag was replaced under a recall several years ago. The driver's airbag warning light is now on. Also, the right front wheel bearing has been replaced at least six times since i purchased this vehicle in december, 2008. The first two or three were replaced while the car was still under warranty, but i have had to replace the same right front wheel bearing another three to four times…

    ODI 11019376

  • November 15, 2016

    Air Bags · Exterior Lighting

    Airbag light has stayed on since the car was serviced by toyota dealer in des moine, iowa in nov. 2016. Toyota of cincinnati just told me over the phone it would cost over $600 to fix it without even seeing the car.

    ODI 11114475

  • November 13, 2016 · 230,000 miles

    Air Bags · Body · Engine

    Air bags did not go off in a hard collision with a deer. Covering of bumper gone, hood bent 18"+-, radiator pushed into engine ,frame bent on driver's side in front of the door. Car not driveable and yet the air bags did not deploy. State farm has the car policy 182 5776-c28-23a. Police report bec icr 16-17141, blue earth county , mn state farm claim 23-0177-0w2. This vehicle has been owned by family members since…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10926173

  • October 26, 2016 · 273,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While the vehicle was parked, the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated constantly. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 273,000.

    ODI 10919360

  • October 24, 2016 · 119,012 miles

    Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control

    I received an air safety recall notice therefore i scheduled an appt with boch toyota in norwood, ma to get it fix since that was the dealer i bought the car from 11 years ago. On the day of my appointment i went there and they told me they replaced the air bag and that i was all set then i left.two weeks after while i was driving on my way home my air bag light came on, i immediatly called boch toyota they asked…

    ODI 10927900

  • October 15, 2016 · 200,450 miles

    Air Bags

    Toyota airbag recall: i called toyota to schedule an appointment to have my airbags fixed back in november. I was set up with the toyota dealership to have my airbags replaced. They told me they had to order parts for that service and would call me once those parts came in. I never received a call about this again and they have not followed up with me on my inquiries.

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10936811

  • October 10, 2016 · 257,192 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the spiral cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 257,192. Updated 05/09/17*lj *as

    ODI 10943937