Air Bag Related Problems of the 1997 Toyota 4Runner

Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 1997 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Toyota 4Runner

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag Not Deploy problems
5
Air Bag problems
2
Front Air Bag problems
1

Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1997 Toyota 4Runner

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While driving 25 mph rear passenger's side tire separated from the vehicle. As a result, vehicle rolled over. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

Airbags failed to inflate upon head on impact. Further, vehicle rolled over after initial impact.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

Seat belt did not hold her. Airbag deployed to soon. She went face first into the dash & windshield was knocked unconsious. She has neck & back injuries still today. The seatbelt is still laying on the seat.   Read details...


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