17 problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 1998 Toyota Corolla. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Air bag light stays on. When I looked up any recalls on this year of Toyota, there were alot of complaints and no fixes. I think Toyota should fix this safety problem with the air bags, it is a big deal not feelig safe on the road. The light came on when we were driving. We tried to reset it but has no effect. There are a lot of complaints on the 1998 Toyota Corolla. This is not a coincidence, it is a safety hazzard that needs to be addressed by the manufacuturer. Toyota needs to step up and fix the problem, it is there fault. Any help would be appreciated.
Airbag light started flashing intermittently. Took it to the dealership who charged $ 100 for diagnostics and told me it would cost $500 to fix. I then took it to a self employed mechanic who had worked for Toyota. He said it had just become disconnected under the seat. He was able to fix it, it seemed, for a period of time, but the problem keeps coming back. I recently learned online that this is a common problem and huge safety concern. Several who have shelled out the money to Toyota to have it "fixed" say the problem has not gone away. I am so angry that Toyota hasn't taken responsibility and NHTSA is not holding them accountable.
1998 Toyota Corolla air bag indicator light blinked continuously after repaired. Upon inspection mechanic determined that the airbag harness was faulty and needed to be replaced.
1998 Toyota Corolla le, air bag light comes on and starts blinking as soon as I start the vehicle. This is the second time the air bag light has come on. First time, there were air bag light and seat belt light on in Aug 2005. I took the car to Toyota dealer. He replaced the seat belt(cost was $350). That fixed the air bag light and seat belt light on problem. Today(sept 30, 2005), the air bag light has again come on and keep blinking while the engine is on. I believe it's a manufacturing defect with the 1998 Toyota Corolla. Please investigate the matter.
Air bag light continually flashing. Dealer says I need a wire harness replacement. Without it the air bags are inoperable. Toyota has had enough complaints about this on 1998 to 2000 model Corolla that it issued a technical service bulletin for the problem. Dealer indicated that essentially this was a defective part. Despite this, Toyota stated it was covered only under 3 years, 36,000 mile warranty. After that, they won't cover it by warranty. My warranty has expired.
Air bag light came on in August of 2004 for no apparent reason (car has no history of accidents). Took it to the dealer where it was purchased (in the states- we now live in canada), air bags not covered under the purchase warranty. Dealer split the cost of replacing the left side air bag out of good will (we paid $418. 25). Light continued to come on repeatedly after fix. Dealer replaced computer component, adjusted harness, repeatedly tried to fix wiring. It is now June of 2006 and the light is still coming on- we have just replaced the right side air bag (at the cost to Toyota- we paid for labor), and light is still coming on. Dealer has informed me that air bags will not function in the event of an accident when the light is on. This is concerning because we bought the car for the safety of the air bags and we are worried of being injured in a crash. Dealer is currently in contact with Toyota regarding replacing computer components again. We are going on 2 years of having the same problem! an estimated $5000 has been put into fixing the vehicle, including labor for our 14+ visits to the dealer. The vehicle is considered unsafe and defective and we are unable to sell it.
While driving and with no warning air bag light came on. Air bag could be inoperative in the event of an accident. Dealer notified.
Airbag light is flashing, vehicle has not been examined by dealer.
Air bag light will come on unexpectedly on dashboard. This has happened three times.
Air bag light illuminates intermittently dealer unable to remedy problem after several repair attempts (attorney for consumer). Nlm.
Air bag light continually illuminating. Mjs.
Air bag light failed.
Airbag light came on the paneltwo weeks after purchase. She took it back to dealership, and consumer was concerned about the light.
The air bag light keeps lighting up, and consumer does not know the reason. Problem has resumed after repair. Dealer has been contacted.
Defective airbag sensor is causing the airbag light to blink on and off, causing a potential safety hazard. Dealer has tightened a loose screw that holds sensor 6 times, but defect still occurs. Dealer cannot determine defect.
Airbag light was flashing. Took vehicle to the body shop, and was told that airbags won't deploy in an impact. This was due to an electrical circuit being agitated when driver's seat was moved back and forth.
The air bag light illuminated and stayed on.