2008 Toyota Corolla Air Bags Problems
- 122
- 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 122 stored complaint records:
- 26 indicate a crash
- 17 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- takata recall · 57 records
- parts distribution · 37 records
- distribution disconnect · 36 records
- part recall · 32 records
- failure parts · 32 records
- issue failure · 30 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
There has been a recall on my vehicle and the recall has been unresolved thus far.
ODI 11280484
Air Bags
Air bag was replaced and light won't go off, causing inspection failure
ODI 11242958
Air Bags
Srs light is on not flashing. Continuously illuminated. Car was parked not moving i washed it and filled washer fluid reservoir fluid spilled so i rinsed it off when i was done i moved my car and srs light was on. I believe the senor shorted out when it got wet.
ODI 11121579
Air Bags
My car was involved in an accident that was bad enough that the airbags should have activated, but did not. This was after i had the recall on the airbags repaired at the dealer in late 2017. Who can i address this problem with?
Crash reported
ODI 11074247
Air Bags
I had my car checked because a light came on on my dash on 12/6/17 so i had it checked and it ended up being my tire pressure was low, but the monitor they hook up indicated that my passenger airbag was affected, so i took it into toyota and they looked at me like i was dumb and just told me that they put air in my tires and everything was fine. So on 12/12/17 my maintenance required light came on and i had o'reilys…
ODI 11054198
Air Bags
I FOUND AIRBAG RECALL NUMBER 16V340
ODI 11048299
Air Bags
October 9, 2017 i was rear-ended, hit at 35 mph. This hit i was sitting. I was side swiped at 40- 45 mph, moving at this time. I was again rear-ended at 50- 55 mph, stopped. And then i was backed into, in the front end of my car at 20-25 mph. How come no airbags go off?
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11051639
Air Bags
I went to melody toyota in san bruno, ca (summer 2016) to have airbag recall taken care of. They told me they didn't have the part and they would call me for an appointment when it came in. After a month with no word from them i stopped by again. They told me i didn't need to stop by because they would call me when the part came in. That was over a year ago and they still haven't called! I got a reminder about the…
ODI 11006336
Air Bags · Steering
Steering column damaged airbag wiring, causing srs light to illuminate during normal driving.
ODI 11002092
Air Bags
Takata recall - it is unbelievable that i am unable to have passengers in the front seat of my car because of a risk of death and there is no date even to repair. This is a priority. I don't understand why i cannot have this fixed now. Unbelievable!
ODI 10993869
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. Upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained illuminated while driving. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 11018947
Air Bags
Takata recall my local toyota dealer has told me they can't get the part. In a timely fashion.
ODI 10934204
Air Bags
Takata recall, airbags failed to inflate. Car was in motion and hit a deer on highway and car is now deemed totaled by insurance company adjuster. Recall on this vehicle was taken to toyota dealer approximately 2 months ago and supposedly taken care of. Fortunately, no one in vehicle was insured. I wonder if there was some faulty instillation or the airbags were even replaced? The car was towed to a salvage location…
Crash reported
ODI 10920305
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v128000 (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 10916863
Air Bags
It has been 6 months since contacting san luis obispo toyota regarding airbag replacement. Today i called and the part still has not come in. Is this normal?
ODI 10911183
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corrola. After the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v127000 (air bags), the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,110.
ODI 10909646
Air Bags
We received a recall regarding the airbag inflator module on march 2, 2016. As of today, toyota still does not have the parts ready for me. Two months ago, they said the parts would be ready by now, and just today when i called them, they said that the parts will not be ready until another two months. Having a malfunction airbag is a really serious safety issue, and it causes me to be anxious everyday while driving.…
ODI 10905946
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v127000 (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 10905813
Air Bags
2005 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to faulty airbag problem was not handled within reasonable time frame. Consumer states was never offered compensation for the time frame inconvenience. *smd
ODI 10906533
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v128000 (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 repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10899645
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v127000 (air bags); however, the part for 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 disconnect. Updated 09/30/16*lj…
ODI 10896033
Air Bags
Takata recall - nhtsa recall no. 15v-285 and 16v-127 i called my nearest toyota dealer to schedule replace of air bag module but the dealer said it would be 6 months before they could do it. They told me they only get two modules a week and there was many people on the wait list. I place my name on the wait list but was not happy. My nearest toyota dealer is rochester toyota, [redacted], rochester, mn 55904. I find…
ODI 10894623
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v127000 (air bags); however, the part for 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 not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10894002
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact recieved notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v127000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall 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 not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10893386
Air Bags
I received a remedy notice from toyota stating that "toyota has completed parts preparation for vehicles in your geographic area. Please contact any authorized toyota dealer to schedule and appointment to have this remedy performed as soon as possible". I called today and was told they did not have the part and i would have to be put on a waiting list for at least 4 weeks. They send me a letter telling me they are…
ODI 10888869