Toyota Tercel owners have reported 5 problems related to front air bag (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
(1) automobile accident while avoiding collision with a deer. Accident caused severe front end damage and bending of the uni-body frame. (2) failure of air-bags to deploy. (3) no corrective actions taken as the vehicle was deemed to be a total loss. Some parts have been disposed of, ie. Assorted trim and the front fenders.
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While backing out of the driveway and without prior warning another vehicle was passing through and both vehicle collided. Upon impact air bags didn't deploy.
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While driving 45mpph had a head-on collision and driver's air bag deployed and split down the middle, causing serious injuries.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving 30 mph. The air bags deployed after impact.
1995 Chevrolet 1500 pickup ran stop sign, Tercel broadsided the truck at 30 mph. Despite hitting another vehicle straight on, neither airbag deployed in the car. The Tercel was totalled and driver sustained minor injuries from the seatbelt.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag On-off Switch problems | |
| Air Bag problems |