Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2002 Toyota Corolla

11 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2002 Toyota Corolla. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Toyota Corolla based on all problems reported for the 2002 Corolla.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/26/2015

Air bags did not deploy during the crash. The crash was serious; it totoled the car.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/24/2010

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of his vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 165,000.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2010

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Corolla. While traveling at 25 mph, the contact was struck from the front end by another vehicle. The contact's vehicle was destroyed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered injuries to her head and chest. A police report was available. The vehicle was not further investigated for the failure of the air bags. The current and failure mileages were 106,000.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2009

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Corolla. While driving approximately 50 mph and approaching a red light when he stepped on the brake pedal it did not respond and caused the contact to crash into the vehicle in-front of him. The drivers front air bag did not deploy. He had experience brake failure twice. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2009

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that after starting his vehicle, he forgot to put on his safety belt, and when he drove away he crashed into a concrete foundation while driving approximately 15 mph. His head hit the windshield causing it to crack. The contact stated that he suffered a concussion and briefly lost consciousness. The air bags did not deploy. He drove the vehicle to his residence and called the insurance company. The vehicle was taken to an auto body shop where the mechanic stated that the vehicle was destroyed. Toyota was contacted and a case manager informed him that under the circumstances of the crash the air bags were not designed to deploy. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2005

Was parking car in garage and car surged over parking barrier before I could apply brakes. When foot finally pressed on brake engine raced, and I regained control by shlifting into neutral. Air bags did not deploy. Distance traveled approximately 5 feet.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2004

While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, and it hit the guard rail and flipped over three times. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries, and was transported by ambulance to a hospital. Vehicle was towed to the dealer.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2003

While sitting at a traffic light with foot on the brakes vehicle suddenly accelerated and rearended another vehicle. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis. Mechanic replaced brake rotors and other brake parts.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2002

On 2/11/2002; 2002 Toyota Corolla sport was involved in a head-on collision. Driver had minor injuries; driver and passenger airbags were not deployed. Total speed of both vehicles were appoximately 40-50 mph. Daly city police department was dispatched to accident scene. Police report #02-1479. . Nlm.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2001

The air bag failed to deploy during an accident and the consumer suffered an injury. The vehicle was a total loss.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2001

While driving 55 mph vehicle hit a ditch then a tree, and airbags did not deploy. Contacted dealer.


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