Problems with 2002 Toyota Camry AIR BAGS

My husband was driving home from work in his 2002 toyota camry, le v6, and another vehicle pulled in front of him. the front left drivers side was totaled. none of his air bags deployed and he has suffered a critical spinal injury. according to the toyota owner's manual, showing the placement of the airbag sensors, all airbags should have deployed. i have tried several times to contact toyota's headquarters and of course, no one wants to talk to you or give you any information. we buy toyota vehicles because of their saftey and reliability, shame on us. *ak

When driving into the garage vehicle surged forward. this caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle, and it hit the back wall of the garage head on. upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. consumer will have the vehicle inspected. *ak

The consumer had an accident, when the vehicle accelerated on its own, struck 5 vehicles head on and the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they told him that there were no defects with the air bags or vehicle accelerator. toyota has accepted a claim in will reimburse the consumer for all damages; however, the consumer shows concern that there is no recall. *la see voq 10065132. *dsy

My wife was driving a 2002 camry le, went off the road and struck a tree on the passengers side front door. she had massive head injuries and did not survive the crash. none of the frontal airbags opened on such a severe impact. as it might seem initially that these were frontal airbags, but i have seen a 2000 corolla where the impact was on the drivers side rear door and both the frontal airbags had deployed. i don't understand how a 2002 camary that is supposed be a newer, better car than a 2000 corolla, failed to have its airbags deploy when the impact was on the passangers side; where on a corolla although the impact was on the driver side rear door; the passenger side airbag deployed. *jb

While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor and vehicle suddenly accelerated. this caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle. upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. however, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak *nm

When driving at 12 mph vehicle surged forward. this caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and hit five parked vehicles in the parking lot head on before stopping. upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. *ak see voq 10083277. *dsy

While driving 20 mph consumer's vehicle was rear ended and pushed into another vehicle. upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, and seat belts failed to restrain the occupant. as a result, the driver sustained upper chest injuries. *ak during the time of incident, consumer was trying to stop when vehicle was rear ended. this led to consumer's vehicle hitting another vehicle parked on the shoulder. *la

1. loud creaking and rattles: after many attempts at repairs, the problem finally turned out to be a manufacturing defect. they left plastic assembly guides in place, which they had to remove by removing the window again (this was a super secret service bulletin that was divulged only when the customer engineer for new england showed up). but he dealership managed to chip the paint in the process, requiring the roof to be repainted. once the creak was gone, the interior rattles were unbearable from all the quality work completed. 2. transmission issue: i've been assured by the service manager at me dealership that it is normal the transmission take at least a mile shift out of second gear when below 30f and to a lesser degree during warm weather. the car won't shift into third or overdriven until after least 1-2 minute of driving, no matter what speed. 3. transmission issue: when lifting off the throttle from 60 to 55mph on a downhill, there's a "hitch" or bucking where the transmission abruptly catches, then releases. almost like it down shifting, but it stops half way. this has been an annoying problem since day one. the bucking problem is annoying and problematic. it was solved by reset the computer and showed up again at 42,000 miles. they are blaming it on the adaptive micro-processor and my driving style. (warranty) 4. door rattles: driver's side and passenger side doors rattle/tick when going over bumps. i asked the service manager that was let go about the rattle, and he explained it's normal for new camry's to have the doors make that make noise. constant use of silicone was advised by the dealership. 5. airbag recall 6. passenger seat replacement due to poor construction and squeaking 7. check engine light for defective charcoal canister 8. warped front brake rotors 9. pealing chrome on passenger door handle. (warranty) 10. flaking paint on exterior door handles. * cb

dealership indicated sun visor could not be used, and curtain airbags would not activate. consumer felt it was a design flaw. *ak

The vehicle was being parked parallel to the curb. with the drivers foot on the brake, he shifted from park to drive and the vehicle accelerated forward, throughout the intersection, over a curb increasing in speed. the air bag did not deploy. the driver attempted to brake, but the vehicle did not respond. the vehicle was totaled. *ak *scc *jb

Vehicle was involved in an accident and the air bags did not deploy. *mr *scc *jb *nlm

While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle was involved in a head on collision and the front air bag did not deploy. *ak *scc *jb

The air bags deployed when the vehicle was parked. *jb

Involved in frontal crash at 35 mph and airbags did not deploy. *jb

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags did not deploy. *jb *ts

While driving to work consumer hit a patch of ice and hit a car in front of her. upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. *ak *cb *jb

Consumer hit a stopped vehicle, none of the vehicles airbags deployed. as a result driver was injured. please provide any further information. ph

While driving 25 mph, the consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collision. upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed, and the front seat belts failed to retract. the driver sustained bruises to chest when coming in contact with the steering wheel. the passenger sustained a cut on forehead and bruises on knees when coming in contact with the dashboard. *ak *sc *jb

Car was hit in between the driver's front wheel and the vehicle's front fender vehicle was traveling between 40-50 mph. the driver's air bag did not deploy. *ak

While driving at 30 mph vehicle was involved in a front end collision, airbags did not deploy. dealer contacted. please provide addtional information.

While traveling on indian head highway, consumer swerved to avoid a deer, instead swerved to the right/lost control and hit a guard rail. upon impact, front air bags failed to deploy, driver suffered injuries, and vehicle was demolished. in addition, there was a sulfur-like or rotton egg odor coming from exhaust system. also, brought vehicle to dealer for following problems: poor alignment/engine check light/fuel injector/ spark plugs, mirrors, and structural defects *ak

While driving on highway a deer come out on road, vehicle hit was involved in collision with animal, front end of vehicle is demolished, airbags did not deploy. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ts

On 11-14-02 my wife was setting at a red light and was hit from behind by a suv traveling approximately 50 mph, causing $15000.00 in damage. the air bag(s) did not deploy. *ak

The driver and passenger side air bags deployed.scc *jb

Consumer was in an accident going 60 mph and the airbags did not deploy. ts

New automobile problems. *nlm

Consumer states that the air bag light on the vehicle will intermittenly come on while driving. contacted dealer and the dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.*jb

air bag light has come on and stays on while consumer is driving. there is a potential of air bag not deploying or for air bag to deploy unexpectedly. contacted dealer, and the stated that there was nothing worng with the vehicle.*ak

Vehicle was involved in a lateral collision. upon impact side air bags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. dealer has been notified. *ak manufacturer inspection found air bags operated as designed. *tt

My brother was involved in a fatal crash in a new 2002 toyota camry xle, the accident occrured in north carolina and is being investigated by the highway patrol. the car left the highway and rolled over eventually impacting a tree. the car was equipped with front, side, and side curtain airbags. no airbag deployed in this accident. i believe the lack of airbag deployment was contributory to my brother's death.*ak

Vehicle was involved in a frontal rear end collision at 50 mph, driver received severe injuries from air bag deployment. dealer was notified. *ak *yh