general problems of the 1997 Toyota Camry

Nine problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1997 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2014

1997 Toyota Camry traveling at or about 30 mph struck a standing/stopped vehicle from the rear. Standing vehicle struck rear end of car in front. 1997 Toyota driver sustained multiple, bodily injuries. Facial injuries include lip/mouth contusion, eye socket bruises from striking steering wheel. Steering wheel air bag did not open. Other bodily injuries includes large interior right knee hematoma, broken left foot requiring immediate installation of metal plate & screws & multiple bruises to both legs. Driver is ww2 vet & is scheduled for 3 weeks rehab in care facility. Car is currently a local salvage yard awaiting disposition within 2 days. Police report 902361501 on file at avon indiana police department & indicates driver air bag did not open.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2003

Vehicle was in a head on collision but none of the air bags deployed upon impact.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/08/1998

Vehicle hydroplaned @ apporx. 65-70 mph hitting a concrete bridge which turned the vehicle 180 degrees and the front hit the other side of the bridge and the vehicle continued spinning. Niether airbag deployed.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/24/1998

Brakes failed during a collision. Air bag did not inflate properly resulting in injuries.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/13/1998

No deployment of air bags during vehicle collision caused injury to both driver and passenger.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/07/1997

During front end collision, no deployment of air bag resulting in injuries to consumer.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/07/1997

No deployment of air bags in accident, causing injuries.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/24/1996

Violent deployment of air bags caused death, during accident.

9 Air Bag problem

Violent deployment of air bags resulting in burns on hand and bruising.


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