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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,556 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1997 Toyota Corolla seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1997 Toyota Corolla Owner Comments

problem #9

May 232017

Corolla 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was scanning my vehicle with an obd2 scanner and learned that my car, which I'm not the original owner, has had recalls and I don't know if they've been rectified. Attached are screenshots of the recall information. The first one has me more worried than the other....inadvertent deployment of airbags. Please read the details. The second (front struts) is something that also concerns me because of its lack of shock absorption. My VIN# [xxx] (also on the screenshots) if you have any information on the history of my vehicle and whether or not these issues have been resolved, please share it with me. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #8

Feb 252015

Corolla

  • 158,000 miles
The contact owned a 1997 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle was crashed from the rear and later spun out of control. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and back that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #7

Jun 042014

Corolla

  • miles
Toyota Corolla dx 1997 the car was sold by the manufacturer in St louis Missouri while I was in law school. The car has been now in Florida for the last ten year in a warm, extremely humid climate. The manufacturer has admitted to a problem with the airbags. Apparently in humid climates. Now does it not make sense to check out the airbag if the car has been in a humid climate.regardless where the car was sold " or is the car safe because it was sold somewhere else and if the car is then driven in a humid climate the airbag will work since the dealership was in a cold weather climate"

- Clearwater , FL, USA

problem #6

Nov 202002

(reported on)

Corolla

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The consumer was unable to have air bag computer recall replaced due to inconvenience of leaving the vehicle full day at the dealership. The second dealer did not have the replacement part. Consumer stated that recall problems should be required to provide convenient, courteous service to customers who are inconvenienced by their mistakes.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #5

Jul 052002

Corolla

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Secaucus, NJ, USA

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problem #4

Sep 242001

(reported on)

Corolla

  • miles
Consumer received a recall follow-up notice on air bag computer, consumer does notthat why it took manufacturer three years to send a recall notice she states she has been at the same address since the vehicle was purchased, also consumer has been back anf forth for other related issues and the dealer never caught the recall that was issued back in April of 1997.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #3

Sep 242001

(reported on)

Corolla

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer received a recall follow-up notice on air bag computer, consumer does notthat why it took manufacturer three years to send a recall notice she states she has been at the same address since the vehicle was purchased, also consumer has been back anf forth for other related issues and the dealer never caught the recall that was issued back in April of 1997.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #2

Dec 241998

Corolla

  • miles
Husband driving car approximately 35 mph. Lady in vehicle at a stop sign crossed in front of me. I slammed on brakes to try to avoid hitting her, but was not able to do so. Front of my vehicle struck the passenger's side of her vehicle. My driver's airbag did not deploy upon impact. Police also commented on the fact that the airbag did not deploy and that we should report the incident.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 021998

Corolla

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver's side carpet is loose around the trunk release and the mat slides forward, possibly the cause of an accident. (qc-aw)

- Omaha, NE, USA

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