10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
31 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
18 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,134 miles

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problem #34

Mar 072008

Camry 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 147,500 miles
I was driving straight on route 93 South in Massachusetts behind a sedan. There driving conditions were not good; it was raining heavily. There was a truck in front of the sedan and it had just passed its exit. The truck then went in reverse to go back to the exit. The sedan was unable to stop in time and rear ended the truck. By the time I had realized what was happening it was impossible for me to stop. I slid on the wet road straight into the back of the sedan. I would assume that because I crashed into a car going over 40 mph, straight on, that my airbags would deploy but they did not. Since my airbags did not deploy, my neck was thrown forward and although it did not break it has caused severe discomfort. Everyone who saw my car after the incident were amazed that the airbags did not deploy.

- Abington, MA, USA

problem #33

Sep 242004

Camry

  • miles
Front air bags did not deploy during head on collision. Driver was injured.

- Sherwood, AR, USA

problem #32

Aug 152004

Camry 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 166,064 miles
My automobile sustained a full frontal impact with another vehicle at 30 mph but the safety airbags did not activate or inflate.

- Antelope, CA, USA

problem #31

Apr 082003

Camry 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and none of the air bags deployed upon impact.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #30

Sep 262002

Camry

  • miles
Consumer states was hit from the rear by another vehicle traveling approx 25-30mph and in turn collided with a vehicle in front. Both driver and passenger air bags did not deploy.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #29

Jul 052002

(reported on)

Camry

  • miles
While driving 70 mph and without warning on three different occasions vehicle was involved in head-on collisions. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been notified; however, did not have solution for occurring problem.

- Lebonen, TN, USA

problem #28

May 302001

Camry

  • miles
Consumer states that in a frontal collision none of the air bags deployed.

- Saint Gabriel, LA, USA

problem #27

Oct 122001

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was parked for 10 hours, consumer started vehicle, and driver's airbag deployed, causing burns to consumer's hand and arm. Toyota refuses to replace airbag under warranty, saying consumer caused it.

- Spring Valley, CA, USA

problem #26

Aug 202001

(reported on)

Camry

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a 25-30 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy, cause unknown.

- Neptune, NJ, USA

problem #25

Dec 222000

Camry

  • miles
At 40 mph, frontal crash, neither airbag deployed, front of vehicle was pushed in about 3 feet.

- Park Ridge, IL, USA

problem #24

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Both driver and passenger side air bags did not deploy in a serious accident.

- Pomona, CA, USA

problem #23

Sep 091999

(reported on)

Camry

  • miles
During front end collision when vehicle was hit a total of three times (front), no deployment of both air bags.

- Jamaica, NY, USA

problem #22

Feb 152000

Camry

  • miles
While driving at approximately 20 mph vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries. Cause is unknown.

- Lincoln, MA, USA

problem #21

Sep 071999

Camry

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #20

Aug 051999

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
During collision airbag's experienced no deployment, causing the driver and his wife to sustain some injuries.

- Cypress, CA, USA

problem #19

Jul 111999

Camry

  • miles
Car wreck.air bags didn't deploy upon impact. Consumer obtained police report.

- Meridian, MS, USA

problem #18

Jun 191999

Camry

  • miles
Consumer's son was driving about 53 mph, and couldn't control vehicle. Drove off the road, and crashed. Upon impact, vehicle neither air bag deployed.

- Victorville, CA, USA

problem #17

Jun 191999

Camry

  • miles
While driving 35 mph and had a direct frontal impact the vehicle driver and passenger airbag did not deploy and did not protect the occupant in this crash. Also the rear shoulderbelt did not retract properly and the occupant sustain injuries. Please provide further information and VIN#.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #16

May 191999

Camry

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 25-30 mph, and airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Carteret, MI, USA

problem #15

Nov 261998

Camry

  • miles
Consumer experienced two accidents. 1st. Accident occurred when vehicle was hit on the side. 2nd accident involved a head-on collision. On both occasions air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified of the the 1st accident. Dealer informed consumer that the air bags did not deploy because the vehicle was hit on the side. On the second accident dealer was not notified at the time. 831843 dup of 831726; posted on 09-07-1999.

- Stoughton, MA, USA

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