One problem related to air bag light on has been reported for the 1997 Toyota Corolla. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. While driving less than 30 mph, she depressed the brake pedal with much force and the frontal air bags deployed without warning. She sustained minor lacerations to her arm. The dealer stated that the repair would approximately cost over $1,000 just for the driver's side air bag. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 135,000.