10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
43 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
42 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,966 miles

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problem #214

Jul 132015

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall: TL* the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 1/12/16

- Callaway, MD, USA

problem #213

Aug 142015

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall: TL* the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Maplewood, MN, USA

problem #212

Aug 032015

Corolla 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall: TL* the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available....updated 02/19/16

- Bedford, NH, USA

problem #211

Jul 082015

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall: TL* the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (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. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Peabody, MA, USA

problem #210

Nov 132014

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Point Pleasantboro, NJ, USA

problem #209

May 062015

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall - the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (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. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Amityville, NY, USA

problem #208

Sep 212015

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall- the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Manchester, NH, USA

problem #207

Jul 082014

Corolla

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. While the traffic was stopped, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. As a result the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the passenger sustained back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the body damage was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- San Mateo, CA, USA

problem #206

Jun 162015

Corolla

  • 136,364 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag lights were constantly illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags); however 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 manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 136,364. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #205

Aug 112015

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V286000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Salem, VA, USA

problem #204

Jun 192015

Corolla 8-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repairs was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 1/21/2016 the air bag inflator was replaced. Updated 03/09/16.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #203

Nov 102015

Corolla 4-cyl

  • miles
We received the recall notice in August,2015. We have called consistently each month and have been advised that the part is in backorder still as of November 10,2015. This is supposedly urgent? the takata lawsuit means nothing if this repair is not made. Toyota is next if anything happens to my husband or myself or anyone else. Please contact us at: [xxx].we would greatly appreciate your help in this matter. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

problem #202

Jun 192015

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hamden, OH, USA

problem #201

Jul 072015

Corolla

  • miles
Was notified 07-2015 regarding default on passenger airbag...have not heard from anyone regarding this complaint...my elderly mom has severe osteoporosis and its almost impossible for her to try and get into backseat, that in itself is a safety issue, and yes, I have a vehicle, but she is unable to get up in a 4wheel drive Tundra. Could someone please help?

- Columbia, KY, USA

problem #200

Sep 042015

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (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. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Oaklawn, IL, USA

problem #199

Jun 172015

Corolla

  • miles
I haven't been able carry a front passenger in my vehicle since I was first notified of the recall in June. It is very inconvenient and I just want it fixed as as soon as possible.

- Oakdale, CA, USA

problem #198

Nov 052015

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 1/12/16

- Crestwood, KY, USA

problem #197

Aug 032015

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (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. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Ventura, CA, USA

problem #196

Nov 042015

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- East Falmouth, MA, USA

problem #195

Aug 152015

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (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. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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