10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
54 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
46 / 1
Average Mileage:
16,915 miles

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problem #403

Aug 212017

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall correction is taking an unsafe amount of time.

- Owasso, OK, USA

problem #402

Feb 052017

Corolla

  • 82,000 miles
Takata airbags inflator issue, I'm driving on a risk with my family, if anything goe wrong, Toyota motors Inc usa will be responsbile, Toyota company hasn't announced any remedy as yet.I have contacted the nearest dealer I.e toytoa fairfax ourisman but all in vain. I cant even sell the car because of this issue. Need this issue to be settled once and for all or I should be given a loaner vehicle till this is fixed

- Centreville, VA, USA

problem #401

Jun 012016

Corolla

  • miles
When inquiring about the general recall for air bags I was informed by Texas Toyota that the recall did not apply to this vehicle. Looking it up on the NHTSA website shows that airbags should have been replaced by the dealer.

- Carrollton, TX, USA

problem #400

Aug 192017

Corolla

  • miles
I have contacted my local dealer who says the parts are not available for this recall. In looking at the web site Jan. 9, 2017 is the date listed this recall was announced. It is now Aug. 21, and my insurance provider is saying my coverage may be increased if this recall is not taken care of. What are my options?? I received a card in the mail on 8/19/17 from the district court for the southern district of Florida which says I should make an appointment with my local retailer to repair this as soon as possible. They can't repair if they don't have the parts!

- Tonganoxie, KS, USA

problem #399

Aug 192017

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall. "remedy not available"! takata/Toyota has failed to remedy the safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner. The video on NHTSA site suggests serious injury or death can occur upon crash/impact due to takata defect. "timely manner" would be immediate repair'parts available in all states for all vehicles. I received notification last year 2016, it is now Aug. 2017 and I am still unable to escape possible injury or death because takata has failed. I live in very hot humid conditions in southern Illinois/St. Louis. Is today the day I or occupant die from an airbag that is supposed to save lives" fortunately I have not had a crash with the vehicle, so I have not yet experienced the life threatening condition caused by the defect. Fortunately I am still alive to file a complaint'will I or my passengers be here tomorrow" takata and Toyota need to figure out the answer to that question. Since late last year (2016) recall instructions are to not ride with a passenger. And it is now August of 2017'people have families, friends, one life to live'and need to use their passenger seat! their delay in fixing is beyond negligent. Toyota dealers are disabling airbags and put "do not sit here sticker" in cars" I am making a car payment'their solution to not use of my car. I am formally requesting that in addition to repair that takata/Toyota pay of my car payment from time of first notice and until they have repaired my car. They are causing daily worry and stress- is today the day I get injured or die today from a shrapnel-shooting inflator" I have been a loyal Toyota owner. I would plan on another Toyota in the future'but what is Toyota/takata doing for me'except endangering myself and my family. By Dec. 2016 there were at least 11 deaths and 184 injuries. Those numbers will turn out higher. They are failing to fix the problem!

- Ruma, IL, USA

problem #398

Aug 192017

Corolla

  • 0 miles
Takata recall for my Toyota Corolla was issued in January 2017 and there is still no remedy available to fix it. This is a very dangerous matter and I feel there should be a remedy immediately. It is unreasonable to simply say don't drive your car or use the front passenger seat until the problem is fixed. This needs to be fixed now or more people will be hurt or killed.

- Avon, IN, USA

problem #397

Aug 012017

Corolla

  • miles
I made the appt to have the airbag recall taken care of, and the dealership made the appt for me. Kolosso Toyota of appleton, wi on college avenue. When I called to ask if it was done, they said they don't have the parts and don't know when they will get them. I have a car with a dangerous airbag recall and no way to fix the problem.

- Appleton, WI, USA

problem #396

Feb 022017

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called gates Toyota (located at 640 w ireland rd, South bend, in 46614) and was informed that the part was not available and it would be several more months before the part became available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- South Bend, IN, USA

problem #395

Feb 012017

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called joseph airport Toyota at (937) 898-8060 (located at 1180 w national rd, vandalia, oh 45377) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #394

Feb 142017

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (classic Toyota, 8510 tyler blvd, mentor, oh 44060) was contacted and confirmed that the parts would be available in January of 2018. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mentor, OH, USA

problem #393

Jan 232017

Corolla 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (nassief Toyota/Ford/Hyundai in jefferson, Ohio) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available....updated 10/19/17 updated 10/25/2017

- Geneva, OH, USA

problem #392

Jan 052017

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall this fix has not been made available to me. The safety of my family riding in this vehicle is important. I should be able to use this vehicle safely without concern for my welfare in an accident.

- Fort Meade, MD, USA

problem #391

Jul 062016

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to magnussen's Toyota of palo alto (690 san antonio rd, palo alto, ca 94306, (650) 494-2200), but the parts were not available for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Palo Alto, CA, USA

problem #390

Jan 092017

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Rohrich Toyota of pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was made aware of the recall and stated the contact would be notified once the parts became available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the parts would become available around December of 2017. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #389

Mar 042016

Corolla

  • 85,000 miles
So on the driver's side of the car the air bag light is always on even when the car isn't on. I went to the Toyota dealership and stated the problem that I had and they insisted that I had to pay, when I got a letter from Toyota remedy notice stating that stye can cover for fixing the air bag light. I have the letter with me directly from Toyota. So I don't understand why I have to pay for it when I go to the dealership. This absolutely makes no sense and I feel like they are purposely trying to make money off of me. When I have a letter from Toyota stating they can pay for the damage.

- Newark, NJ, USA

problem #388

Jan 162017

Corolla 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (priority Toyota, 2000 walthall center drive chester, va 23831) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 10/17/17

- Emporia, VA, USA

problem #387

Aug 012017

Corolla

  • 27,570 miles
Takata recall: No accident as yet, but fearful to have passengers in my car until the airbags are fixed. I am a senior caregiver, car paid for, low mileage. I need the car to Transport my husband to appts and clinics and now worry about safety. My VIN # is on the matched list and I live in a hot, humid climate.

- Leland, NC, USA

problem #386

Aug 142017

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall I have received notification from auto airbag settlement about "takata recall", seems my VIN number matched with an eligible subject vehicle. If there is a issue with air bag it need to be resolved.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #385

Aug 112017

Corolla

  • 0 miles
Takata recall - was notified in January 2017 by Toyota that there is a recall on my vehicle. To date, there is no remedy yet. They recommend not putting anyone in front passenger seat. I have 5 people (including myself) I am required to Transport in my vehicle. They should provide a suitable replacement vehicle for me to use free to meet my purpose for buying the car, until they find a remedy.

- District Heights, MD, USA

problem #384

Jan 062017

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Wichita, KS, USA

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