This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Camry. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle was struck by another vehicle on the front passenger side and the side air bags did not deploy. The current and failure mileages were approximately 171,000. Updated 07/29/10 the consumer stated he received a recall notice from Toyota regarding a recall for the side air bags. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an inspection and the consumer was informed the side air bags were ok. Updated 08/03/10.
The contact stated while stopping at a stop sign the contact's vehicle was involved in a crash. Upon impact, the front and side air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was hit broadside on the passenger's door. The vehicle was driven away from the scene. The vehicle is now at a body shop awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was notified, and the contact was expecting a return phone call.
Vehicle was involved in a lateral collision. Upon impact side air bags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Dealer has been notified. Manufacturer inspection found air bags operated as designed.
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.
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- Manchester Township, NJ, USA