Toyota Tercel owners have reported 18 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front air bag (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| 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 |
The consumers vehicle bumped an empty construction barrel, as a a result the air bag deployed causing loss of visibility causing the driver to strike a construction vehicle, the consumer feels the air bag should not have deployed with just slight impact. Nlm Read details...
(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. Read details...
No deployment of drivers side airbag during vehicle collision. Read details...
Consumer believes dealer cost to install air bag on/off switch is too much. Nlm Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tercel. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle was involved in a front end crash. The vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. The passenger was killed and the driver was injured. A police report was filed. The contact has pictures. Read details...