general problems of the 1996 Toyota Camry

11 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1996 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2019

My 1996 Toyota Camry is listed under the "airbags" unreported recall for repair/replacement. Please advise.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2015

Driver and passenger airbags deployed, braking windshield and bruising driver when car barely moving forward. Tapped another cars bumper, no other damage to either vehicle.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2003

1996 Camry was stopped at a red light then surged forward into the intersection where it was struck by a motorcycle and pick-up truck. Camry and motorcycle both totaled. Airbags in Camry didn't deploy on impact but had a delay. Police involved with case. Camry driver cited for failure to yield to a red light which driver was stopped at initially. No further investigation. With Toyota in the news, found reports of other 1996 Camry's with sudden acceleration so filed this complaint. Family member was owner and driver of Camry. Motorcycle driver sustained injuries that resulted in death 5 years later. Updated 05/10/10 updated 07/08/10.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2002

Front airbags inadvertently deployed, seriously injuring driver, when front tire bumped curb while turning into driveway. Car was moving under 5 mph when airbags deployed.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2000

Consumer was traveling 30mph on highway and another vehicle stopped in front suddenly, the air bag deployed when consumerer slaming the brake in panic stop, but with out any accident dealership was aware of problem.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/15/1998

No deployment of air bag during collision & seat belt did not restrain properly, resulting in chest injuries. 538159 dupe of 825226.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/17/1998

False deployment of airbags.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/09/1998

Airbag failed in accident, resulting in injury.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/15/1997

While parked in garage overnight, airbag warning comes on, remains on. According to dealer, could explode, replaced airbag module, problem reoccurred.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/17/1996

No deployment of airbag during accident, causing injuries.

11 Air Bag problem

Consumer is concerned about air bag clearance. The driver sits very close to steering wheel. (unspecified).


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