Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2004 Toyota Corolla

28 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2004 Toyota Corolla. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Toyota Corolla based on all problems reported for the 2004 Corolla.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving, the brakes failed and the contact hit a utility pole. The air bags did not deploy, a police report was filed. The contact did sustain minor injuries and medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed a total loss. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and inform the contact to contact their lawyers. The failure mileage was 184,000. VIN not available. Hk.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while his son was driving about 50 mph, he lost control of the vehicle, hit the guard rail and crashed into a wall. The air bags did not deploy and there was no warning indicator. The driver and the front seat passenger sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. The police was at the scene and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and was totalled by the insurance adjuster. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000. Also, the VIN was searched and there were two recalls:15v286000 (air bags) and 15v043000 (air bags). The contact stated the he was not aware of the recalls. Fe.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact swerved to avoid crashing into the rear end of a vehicle. The vehicle went off the road, down an embankment, flipped over 7 times ejecting the contact from the vehicle. The vehicle landed upright. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v285000 (air bags ) and 15v043000 (air bags), however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Sw. . . Updated 11/05/15.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2015

The contact owned a 2004 Toyota Corolla. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags) after the crash. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2015

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. While driving at 20 mph and making a left turn, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v285000 (air bags) and 15v043000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2015

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, a second vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the vehicle causing significant damage to the front end. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained neck, head and left shoulder injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle making an illegal turn. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts also failed to restrain the contact in the crash. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the seat belts and passenger's side air bag was replaced, however the failure with the seat belts recurred. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the lower back which required medical attention. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 163,000. Djr.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2014

Airbags failed to deploy in a accident with hard impact to the front of the car.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2013

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact crashed head on into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle sustained extensive front end damage. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v043000 (air bags) and 15v285000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2013

Tl-the contacts owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact was driving 25 mph and crashed against a van that was exiting from a side street. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver and the front passenger sustained concussions from the seat belt and suffered whiplash. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign 13v029000 (air bags: inadvertent air bag deployment) after the crash had occurred. The failure and current mileage was 120,000. Kmj.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle until crashing into a parked vehicle at 30 mph. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and the vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs. The dealer inspected the vehicle and could not determine what caused the acceleration failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileages were 70,000. Kmj.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2012

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, she crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained minor injuries from the impact. The air bags failed to deploy and a police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was not inspected in order to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 186,000. The VIN was unavailable. Kmj.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/16/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact was involved in a crash however, the air bag failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileages were 86,000.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2010

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, she drove over black ice and crashed headfirst into a drain culvert. The vehicle was flipped onto its roof. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a fractured rib cage, injured bladder and a concussion. The passenger sustained whiplash. A police report was available. The contact and passenger were transported to the hospital via ambulance. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 201,000.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2010

On sept 1, 2010, my daughter was driving a 2004 Toyota Corolla north in the left lane(two lanes north, two lanes going south) on a state road going approx. 35mph. She was behind a 2009 Nissan altima. Suddenly from a county road a 1995 Lincoln mark 8 pulled out on the right to cross the state road turning left or south. The Nissan swerved into the right lane going n. And clipped the mark 8 while my daughter slammed on her breaks. The car locked up, leaving skid marks and she t-boned the mark 8. Her car was totaled. The air bags did not deploy. Her front end was pushed toward the cabin and would not turn off or move. Resulting in shoulder, neck, chest, breast, and back injuries with a swollen tongue from biting the sides. These injuries are all soft tissue injuries which will take some time to heal. She had a passenger. His injuries were a right swollen leg and back injuries. (6 injured altogether) my deep concern is the history on this car is two frontal car crashes and the airbags did not deploy.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2010

The contact owned a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving on wet pavement at approximately 25mph,the vehicle accelerated without driver intent. The contact's vehicle was struck by two other vehicles traveling approximately 55mph to 60mph. The air bags never deployed. The illinois state police and ambulance responded. The contact was taken to the hospital with multiple fractures on the left side of his body and severe bruising. The contact was in the hospital for two days. A police report was filed and the contact had a copy of it. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was contacted and a case was filed. The manufacturer sent an investigator to inspect the vehicle on June 29, 2010. The results of the investigation would not be known for four to six weeks. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2010

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and proceeded into heavy traffic. The contact was struck by two other vehicles and his vehicle came to a stop. The contact suffered injuries to his ribs. A police report was available. The vehicle was towed by the contact's insurance company where he was awaiting further investigation into the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 61,000. Updated 8/2/10 the consumer also stated the air bags did not deploy. Updated 08/09/jb.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2010

Rear end collision involving 2004 Toyota Corolla and Nissan xterra. Upon collision the car's engine was revving and the ignition had to be turned off to get the car to stop moving. The entire front end of the Corolla was damaged and the air bags did not deploy. Not sure if the accelerator stuck. Definitely think the air bags should have deployed. The Corolla was totaled.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2010

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact was driving 5 mph into a parking lot when the vehicle accelerated while the contact was depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle continued to idle and crashed into a building pillar although extreme pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries. The vehicle started to smoke after the crash. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer after it cooled down. The dealer stated that he could not repair the vehicle until they spoke with the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that they would send the complaint to a claim adjuster which could take up to 10 days for a response. The vehicle was still at the authorized dealer when the complaint was filed. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 25,050 and the current mileage was 25,100. Updated 06/29/10 updated 07/23/jb.

20 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2008

Car accident:hit a wall at 45m/h or higher, air bags did not deploy and front passenger had a lot of bruises on the chest, arm, stomach and pain for several weeks. Driver had and elbow problem with pain and enable him to lift heavy weight, because all the impact force was supported by his arms on the steering wheel.

21 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/24/2006

: the contact stated while driving 45 mph toward an intersection, the contact felt lightheaded, and collided with an immobile vehicle at the stop sign. The contact depressed the brakes, prior to the collision, but was unable to avoid the accident. The air bags did not deploy, however the seat belt restrained the contact. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the accident. The contact suffered a strained neck. The police and fire department were present but the contact refused to be taken to a hospital. A police report was taken. The owner's manual stated the air bags should deploy at a minimum of 25 mph. The police officer ordered the vehicle not to be driven because the air bags could suddenly deploy. The vehicle was towed to a body shop to be later be inspected by the insurance company. The dealership and the manufacturer would be contacted.

22 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2006

I was driving my 2004 Toyota Corolla and was involved in a front end collision and the airbag did not deploy.

23 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/22/2005

A vehicle made a left turn across the highway in front of me. My vehicle was totaled from the impact to the front left. The air bag did not deploy.

24 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2005

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while at a complete stop the vehicle was hit from the back by another vehicle causing the contact to crash into the vehicle in front of him. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired and was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure recurred on one other occasion when the contact was hit on the drivers side front. A police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired but was not diagnosed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v312000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. Sw.

25 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/21/2004

While driving 50 mph, the consumer was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. This caused the driver to sustain minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. The cause has not been determined at this. Please provide further details.

26 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/17/2004

Consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 25 mph. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Consumer struck her head on the steering wheel and received an injury requiring medical attention.

27 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2004

2004 Toyota Corolla le with 13000 miles and equiped with front and side airbags. *akall four airbags did not deploy even with a total of 3 front collision and 4 roll overs on an interstate travelling 55 mph.

28 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2003

While trying to make a left turn vehicle was hit in front end, and front air bags did not deploy. The consumer sustained back injuries, a bruised knee and cut eye. The consumer is now undergoing physical therapy.



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