2001 Toyota Camry air bags problems
39 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2001 Toyota Camry, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 116,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 31 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 23 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 116,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 31 crashes, 1 fire, 23 injuries, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. While driving approximately 20 MPH on normal road conditions, the driver suffered a heart attack and crashed into a parked vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle erupted into flames. The police, ambulance, and fire departments were called to the scene and reports were filed. The driver was fatally injured in the crash. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a collision center. The information was provided by the insurance company report.
While driving between 35 to 40 MPH, the consumer was involved in a front end collision. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. Also, air bag warning light didn't appear prior to the crash; dealer was notified of the problem.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Camry
- Engine 60 complaints
- Cruise control 46 complaints
- Brakes 27 complaints
- Tires 25 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Suspension 22 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints