1996 Toyota Corolla air bags problems
32 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 1996 Toyota Corolla, which is 21% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 21% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 22 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 23 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 22 crashes, 3 fires, 23 injuries.
What owners wrote
No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags during front and rear collisions, also sear belts did not lock, resulting in injuries.
Feb 14, 2012, warning light appeared on panel. Drove immediately to capitol auto service, 94-422 ukee street, waipahu, hi 96797 and spoke with owner, mr. After inspection, it was determined the problem was the airbag and that it would need to be resolved in order to obtain upcoming safety inspection. After much difficulty, he was able to obtain an airbag which would solve the problem. Invoice #2004, dated feb. 21, 2012. Amount paid $948.90. To date, my vehicle is still not on recall list.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Toyota Corolla
- Seat belts 18 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints