Ten problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2003 Toyota Corolla. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Toyota Corolla based on all problems reported for the 2003 Corolla.
Toyota has issued me a safety recall notice indicating that the passenger-side airbag could cause serious injury or death. They have warned me not to have anyone in the front passenger seat, yet they have not provided any details about replacement parts or timeline - other than to say that it will happen sometime in the future. This is not a solution, nor is it helpful.
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the passenger and driver side airbags inadvertently deployed. The contact indicated that during the incident the vehicle was not involved in a crash or did not suddenly stop. The driver suffered an injured back and neck. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 210,000. Pam.
2003 Toyota Corolla. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle driver side and passenger side airbags issues. Consumer sent additional correspondence. The consumer was informed the parts were not available.
The contact owned a 2003 Toyota Corolla. While driving 8 mph leaving a parking lot, the driver side air bag deployed without an impact occurring. A police report was filed for the incident. The contact sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer deactivated the front passenger side air bag due to the part not being available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
On August 18, 2014 my wife and son was involved in an accident in charlotte nc. She was traveling at approximately 40 mph and rear ended another vehicle. Neither her driver nor passenger side airbag deployed. As a result her head struck the steering wheel and she suffered a fractured sternum, which I assume was caused by the seat belt. My son suffered no injuries as a result of the accident. I know that some crashes do not cause an airbag to deploy but that should not have been the case in this accident. Thankfully the seat belt did its job.
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Corolla. The contact was driving 25-30 mph when the front driver and passenger¿s side air bags deployed inadvertently and without warning. The interior cabin immediately filled with smoke and chemicals that were being released from the air bag, obstructing the contact¿s visibility. There were no injuries. The contact was able to shift into park and stop the vehicle without further incident. The contact spoke with a local dealer, who advised that it could possibly take over sixty days to investigate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired however, the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Additionally, the contact stated that the front driver and passenger¿s side seat belts could not be used, as they were stuck in a locked position. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Corolla. While driving 40 mph, the contact stated that the driver's side air bag inadvertently deployed. The air bag deployment caused the driver to rear end another vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not inspected nor was the failure diagnosed. Both the driver and passenger sustained bruises. The manufacturer was not made of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Corolla. While the contact was driving approximately 5 mph, the front driver and passenger side air bags deployed inadvertently. There was no personal injury. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician was unable to detect the cause of failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000. Updated 11/29/11 a police report was provided. Updated 12/07/11.
2003 Toyota Corolla have defective air bags. Consumer wants to know about recalls for air bags on his vehicle. The consumer stated there was a loud explosion which startled everyone in the vehicle. They pulled over to the side of the road, but no one could determine the reason for the explosion. However after driving about 20 yards, a second explosion occurred and when the consumer looked over, he noticed the air bag had deployed in an abnormal way out of the steering wheel. It did not fully expand, but simply popped out. The consumer also noticed smoke and a strong odor. The consumer looked at the side of the vehicle and noticed that the passenger side air bag had also deployed.