Problems with 2008 Toyota Corolla AIR BAGS

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v285000 (air bags) and 16v127000 (air bags). the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. north bakersfield toyota scion (19651 industry parkway drive, bakersfield, california, (661) 615-1100) was made aware of the recall in september of 2017 and stated that parts were unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v127000 (air bags); however, the remedy was not yet available. 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 contact had not experienced a failure. the vin was not included.

Corolla slid off road in the rain and tipped into a ditch where it hit several trees. only the passenger side door frame air bag deployed. none of the others deployed. car was totaled and driver (sole occupant) suffered a severely separated shoulder (requiring surgery), concussion, tbi, two spinal fractures, facial lacerations, and severe bruising including bruised lungs.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (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 contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. the vin was unavailable.

My wife was pulling into a parking spot in front of a bagel shop and the car just lost control accelerating , not stopping until it crashed into a pillar. causing extreme damage to the car. *js

I was driving on second lane going east @ a speed 40 or 45 and a second driver came from east into my lane no air bag on my company car

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, she crashed into a concrete pole. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the head, shoulders and back. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for the body repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that a representative would call the contact within twenty four hours. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, a sudden traffic jam caused the contact to crash into another vehicle and a guard rail. the air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. there were no injuries. the contact stated that there was a police report filed but there were no injuries reported. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable. updated 12/23/13*lj

2008 toyota corolla le, driven by 5'2" female, approximately 125-130 lbs. vehicle was involved in a driver's side, offset, frontal impact crash while traveling at ~30 mph. other vehicle made left turn in front of the corolla. the driver's airbag deployed. the driver's side airbag did not deploy. the driver was wearing her seat belt, which locked on impact. the driver sustained a flexion-distraction fracture of her cervical spine and is now quadriplegic. the vehicle was totaled and not repaired. *tr

Head on crash at approx. 25-35 mph totaled the vehicle and the front air bags did not deploy.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. the contact was traveling at unknown speeds and crashed into another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained chest injuries. the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. updated 07/09/2013*lj updated 07/15/2013 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. the contact stated that she crashed into the rear of another vehicle while driving approximately 40 mph. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was towed from the scene. the contact sustained bruising to her chest and stomach. the front passenger was taken to the hospital by ambulance and was treated for a fractured breast bone. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 25,000. *tr..updated 07-17-13 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, she was involved in a head on collision and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact mentioned that the seat belt failed to retract causing her to go slide forward and hit her head on the steering wheel. a police report was filed. the contact sustained minor bruises. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure and deemed the vehicle destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 37,000.

I had an accident last december 27, 2012. i was driving 40-45 mph on a two-way street and hit a large sized donkey. there were at least 5 or 6 big donkeys on the road that showed up from nowhere. my airbags did not deploy. my windshield was damage. the front side of the car was damaged and the inside parts too.. the car was a total wreck. the mileage on the car was at least 130, 000 miles. i got bruises and some cuts on my hands. it was very traumatic and scary. thinking that airbags will protect me during a crash but it failed. i can send a picture of my damaged car if requested. *tr

Rear ended another car but airbags did not deploy. *js

Airbag light on dashboard came on while sitting in traffic. there was no accident or incident. i took it to my mechanic and was told that oem spiral cable to the srs bag wasn't operational and wouldn't deploy in an accident and could potentially blow out. *tr

I was driving 40 mph on state route 315 south. cars in front of me stopped for a jack-knifed truck. i hit my brakes and slid on black ice. i slid 50 yards into the rear of another vehicle. my front in was smashed in, bending the radiator and frame, causing the hood to crumple and the side panels to jam the front doors shut. my head snapped forward and hit my chest upon impact, and then snapped back against the headrest. my car is totaled from this, and the airbags did not deploy. the collision impacted the entirety of the front of my vehicle. *tr

My daughter had a frontal collision while driving through an intersection at approximately 30 mph. our 2008 toyota corolla s struck another vehicle on its front left fender. our 2008 corolla sustained major frontal damages, including the disintegration of the bumper, damage to the hood, both fenders, radiator, etc. the front stabilizer bar was ripped off the chassis. during the impact, the seat belts locked, however, the front air bags never deployed!! the car was taken back to east coast toyota, rt. 17, wood-ridge, nj where the car was purchased on feb. 22, 2011 as a "certified used vehicle." we complained about the faulty air bags & that they did not deploy in a frontal crash of 30 mph. the gm of the dealership & gm of the service department kept the vehicle for inspection & to have a toyota corp. rep. look at the car to determine why the front air bags did not deploy. the dealership attempted to tell us that the airbags should only deploy during a front impact, but the car did in fact sustain heavy damages do to the impact but the airbags did not deploy. the impact was so great that the steel stabilizer bar was completely ripped off. that alone should have triggered the airbags to deploy. the car is currently not drivable due to the numerous damage sustained to the front end, motor, radiator & other parts. we are waiting to hear from the dealer, my insurance adjuster & toyota to find out why this important safety feature did not work as it was designed to. *tr

My daughter had a frontal collision while driving through an intersection at approximately 30 mph. our 2008 toyota corolla s struck another vehicle on its front left fender. our 2008 corolla sustained major frontal damages, including the disintegration of the bumper, damage to the hood, both fenders, radiator, etc. the front stabilizer bar was ripped off the chassis. during the impact, the seat belts locked, however, the front air bags never deployed!! the car was taken back to east coast toyota, rt. 17, wood-ridge, nj where the car was purchased on feb. 22, 2011 as a "certified used vehicle." we complained about the faulty air bags & that they did not deploy in a frontal crash of 30 mph. the gm of the dealership & gm of the service department kept the vehicle for inspection & to have a toyota corp. rep. look at the car to determine why the front air bags did not deploy. the dealership attempted to tell us that the airbags should only deploy during a front impact, but the car did in fact sustain heavy damages do to the impact but the airbags did not deploy. the impact was so great that the steel stabilizer bar was completely ripped off. that alone should have triggered the airbags to deploy. the car is currently not drivable due to the numerous damage sustained to the front end, motor, radiator & other parts. we are waiting to hear from the dealer, my insurance adjuster & toyota to find out why this important safety feature did not work as it was designed to. *tr

While driving my 2008 toyota corolla le at 55 mph, i encountered a deer and was involved in a collision with the animal, on saturday, february 19th, 2011. the collision totaled the vehicle, resulting in nearly 11k dollars in damage. the driver's side airbag during the accident became dislodged from the steering wheel, and fell out into my lap. the two torque screws used to hold it in the steering wheel assembly failed to function properly. i reported the incident to toyota's complaint department and filed a formal grievance. a factory representative came out to see the vehicle and inspect the screws, and said that they are not at fault and that the problem "had to be my fault" after comparing my vehicle to other toyota corolla vehicles, stating that i or someone else "had to of removed the airbag at some time during the vehicle's life". i purchased the vehicle used in january, 2011 from a reputable dealer and received a vehicle history. at no time was the airbag reported to have been deployed or serviced, and the screws require a specialized torque screwdriver to remove. at the time of the accident, i had owned the vehicle only a month, and had not driven it more than three times, as i own another primary vehicle. this is a serious safety defect, and i have several witness statements showing that the airbag assembly was not properly secured. had the airbag deployed while in my lap, i could have been killed or seriously injured. the entire airbag assembly, carriage, charge, and wires came out of the steering wheel itself. updated 05/26/11 *bf updated 06/06/11 *tr

Our daughter was involved in a front end collision with another vehicle that ran a stop sign. both vehicles were traveling approximately 20-25 mph when impact occurred. my daughter's car was totaled due to front end/engine damage. the air bags (both) did not deploy. why? the impact was great enough to cause bruises, soreness and a busted lip. what happened to the airbags? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. while driving at 50 mph, a preceding vehicle abruptly stopped and the contact crashed into the back of the vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained moderate injuries to her neck and shoulders. the vehicle sustained substantial front end damages. the vehicle was driven to the contact's home and parked. the vehicle had not been repaired or taken to the dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were 75,607. updated 10/27/10. *lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. the contact was driving 35 mph and attempting a left turn when a vehicle crashed into the front of the contacts vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileage was approximately 26,000.

I was decelerating with my right foot on the brake to stop at a red light. there was a car ahead of me at the light, and as i pulled up behind it, i put my right foot on the brake to come to a complete stop. when i hit brakes, i found that the car was not stopping and that the car was accelerating. i put both feet on the brake, and pulled the emergency brake but the car continued to accelerate until it ended up pushing on the car ahead of me. i did everything i could think of to stop the car, but was unable to do so until i turned the key off. as far as i know, there were no injuries, air bags didn't deploy, no tickets were issued and the bumpers of both cars were not dented, but had very deep scrapes on them. the mat was hooked at the time and was not involved and i didn't touch the gas. i had my husband follow me to my dealership, where i asked them to inspect the car and let me know if it was safe to drive. they refused to inspect it and referred me to my insurance company. i did that, but i also talked to toyota's service line in california and they said the best they could do was arrange for an inspection with results in appx 74 days. my insurance company had an independent inspection, but all he told me was that my accelerator was not "cable". the toyota company told me i could go ahead and have the body work done as long as the repairs did not have anything to do with the brake or the ignition. police were called at the scene, but did not meet with us. *tr

Driving on my way to work was involved in a crash in which my brakes did not come to a complete stop, causing me to crash in to a car in front of me. *tr

I backed my 2008 toyota corolla out of my garage, with the steering wheel turned left. i used the remote control to close the garage door. i put my foot on the brake and put the car in drive, intending to pull forward and to the right up the drive. i gently gave the car some gas, but the car accelerated suddenly before i could turn the wheel. as a result, the unstoppable car shot off the driveway and down a slope where i crashed head on into a tree. the airbags failed to deploy. *tr

Had a car accident. my 08 toyota corolla flipped and spun. the airbags did not deploy. the seatbelt latch got broken. *tr

S10 appropriate handling-memo to the secretary from -petition for an investigation into toyota's safety system failures (full document not imaged) *tgw the consumer hit a large dear and the air bags failed to deploy. the consumer stated as he saw the deer, he immediately removed his foot from the accelerator to slow down, but the vehicle did not respond, so he tried to maintain the speed he had been driving. the consumer applied both feet to the brake pedal in an effort to stop the vehicle, but it was too late. prior to the accident, the catalytic converter failed. the dealer stated a sensor was stuck which caused it to fail. *jb

While driving at approximately 40-45 mph i crashed into a tree. while the vehicle sustained $8000.00 in damages, the air bags did not deploy. *tr

My son was involved in a head-on collision where the front air bags did not deploy. he was driving a 2008 toyota corolla le. attempts to contact toyota have been answered with condescension. *tr