2002 Toyota Camry Air Bags Problems
- 52
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 52 stored complaint records:
- 31 indicate a crash
- 21 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- passenger side · 6 records
- airbags deployed · 5 records
- police report · 5 records
- upon impact · 5 records
- rear ended · 4 records
- caused lose · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
I was rear ended on the interstate. I was at a complete halt when a distracted driver of a cement truck rear ended my camry resulting in the car being completely totalled. Zero airbags deployed after blunt force to the rear causing the car to spin around and be hit again in the front.*dt photos attached *jb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11221725
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag was protruding out of its compartment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Legacy toyota (3800 w tennessee st, tallahassee, fl 32304, [redacted]) was contacted and stated that the contact would have to pay for diagnostic testing. The dealer provided case number: 1907100960. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 11230746
Air Bags
Driver bags not work i have light on in my dash for airbag problem pls let net step
ODI 11180916
Air Bags
RECALL
ODI 11172697
Air Bags
I had just gotten in the car in the parking lot of a store. Turned the car on, put my seatbelt on, and began entering in a destination into my phone gps when both the airbags deployed. The car was in park with my foot on the brake and my hands were not touching the steering wheel. I had not left the parking space and no one hit or bumped the vehicle. There are not currently any recalls on this vehicle and i can only…
1 injury
ODI 11112868
Air Bags
RECALL AIR BAGS
ODI 11172695
Air Bags
Takata recall? I was involved in a frontal collision at 45mph and the air bag did not deploy. I was injured as a result.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11018898
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact observed that the frontal passenger air bag separated from the dashboard without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.
ODI 10992627
Air Bags
To whom it may concern: on tuesday, april 18, 2017 i was on the highway on my way home from work when suddenly i heard a very loud pop. At that moment i wasn't sure whether the sound had come from my vehicle or someone else's, so i continued to drive home. When i arrived to my house i proceeded to check my vehicle to make sure that said noise hadn't come from my car. That's when i noticed that the dashboard on the…
ODI 10993508
Air Bags
My car was involved in an accident that resulted in it being totaled; and the airbags did not deploy.
Crash reported
ODI 10956682
Air Bags
Passenger side air bag is bulging up till you can see a brown section inside what should i do not make noise, not moving, just does not look safe.
ODI 10863157
Air Bags
Toyota camry 2002- vin: [xxx] passenger airbag is being exposed . ( images are attached ) thank you, information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10790534
Air Bags · Body · Engine
I had an accident with my toyota while my husband was driving on a city street and i was sitting beside him. We hit a car when it stopped suddenly. The seat belt and air bags did not protect me. My head strongly hit the windshield.
Crash reported
ODI 10782321
Air Bags
While driving on the freeway the passenger side air bag started to pulsate and started to rip the air bag cover open, pulled the car over to the brake down lane and called a toyota dealership. All they said was ther is no recall on that vin # thanks for the concern toyota! I am afraid that air bag will deploy wile car is in operation.
ODI 10747638
Air Bags · Body · Exterior Lighting
I had a wreck in jan., 7th, 2005. I was traveling below the speed limit and the lady in front of me was dead stopped and i cold not stop my car. I hit her stopped car, doing 45 mph and my airbags did not deploy! Now the airbag on the passenger side, is not right. It has moved and separated as if it is about to pop open, since the wreck and the people that did the service on my car to fix the front end (via my…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10721251
Air Bags
Aprox. Two years after purchasing the vehicle new..a small tear...started on the passenger front airbag..presently it has increased in size of the tear.. A lot worse..i'm concerned for the saftey of occupants. *tr
ODI 10670001
Air Bags · Body
I was driving southbound on lakeshore dr when with no warning of a turn signal a tow truck driver cut me off and slowed almost to a complete stop. I had no choice but to brace for impact as i stomped down on my brakes. The entire front end of my car was totaled as the front right end of my car made impact with the left rear end of his tow truck. After the dist settled i looked around and realized that no airbags…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10668032
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Wheels
I was on a ramp to i-520 at a speed between 45-50 miles.hr and the ramp is straight. Suddenly the car lost control and spinning - finally, i noticed the front passenger side tire is flat. The problem is the airbags were not deployed though the front (both left and right) hit the concrete wall badly and damaged badly. Also the abs was not engaged. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10655299
Air Bags · Structure
Passenger airbag is separating from dashboard. It's approximately 3" long. Brought vehicle into dealership but it's not currently listed on the recall list. Insurance company inspected and verified that it is a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10663560
Air Bags
Both front air bags did not deploy in a head on collision. Car was totaled and both passengers, belted in front seat were injured. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10537482
Air Bags · Electrical System
Vehicle is a convertible. The air bag light remains on whenever the car is running. Car has never been in a collision. Many others have reported same problem for same make/mode/year. Where collisions have occurred with vehicles displaying this condition, air bags fail to deploy.
ODI 11217280
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact stated that while attempting a turn, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact crashed into the curb and then a tree. The vehicle rolled over and the front driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained severe injuries to the left arm, which was partially separated. A police…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10513893
Air Bags · Seat Belts
The srs light has blinked for 5 years. It may blink for a day or two and then not blink for a week. Now it has been blinking everyday for 2 weeks. A diagnostic check was made and i was told that the passenger air bag tried to open but did not. I bought this car used and after about a month the srs light began to blink.
ODI 11044352
Air Bags
I purchase a 2002 toyota camry in august 2003 from reinhart toyota in montgomery, alabama. The vehicle was certified used with only about 19000 on the odometer. Because it was certified used i assumed that the vehicle had been reviewed to ensure that it had all of its parts and they operated properly. I have driven the vehicle for almost nine years without any major issues. About a year or two ago, the airbag light…
ODI 10460124
Air Bags
Air bags failed to deploy on a frontal crash that pushed dash into my knees and engine back about 1 ft. I don't think i was injured because i braced the impact. Just whiplash and soreness in arms and knees. The car is currently being stored at the insurance company lot but will be junked in the next few days. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10438534