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Problems with 2002 Toyota 4Runner AIR BAGS

On average, the 2002 Toyota 4Runner starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 79 888 miles.

Components Affected by AIR BAGS Issues

We have classified the 7 complaints from 2002 Toyota 4Runner about AIR BAGS into the following categories.

FRONTAL 1

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 2002 Toyota 4Runner

Takata recall: i received a notice regarding this recall but when i check it says my vehicle has not yet been recalled. there is a class action suit. if my vehicles come has these airbags it needs to be recalled as well so i can get it fixed. i have children that need protected

Airbag did not deploy and toyota would not give the name and type and brand and the maker names of the airbag. toyota is asking me to go to court to have the court order them to release the airbag specifications and the type and brand and the maker. can you make toyota give me this information?

Airbag did not deploy in total loss accident. sensor was damaged, yet did not deploy the airbag toyota company would not give the make and name of the airbag

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota 4runner. while driving 35 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact sustained upper and lower back injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for body repair, but the air bag failure was not diagnosed. the local toyota dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, she crashed into a light pole and the vehicle flipped over three times. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained a head injury, a broken arm, and sustained cuts on her legs from the broken glass that were stitched. the contact required medical attention. the vehicle was towed and declared totaled. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. the vin was not available.

2002 toyota 4runner air bags did not deploy in a frontal collision that bent the frame & totaled the vehicle. *nm

Air bag. the consumer had 2 previous toyotas in which the air bags failed, the consumer is now concerned about his new vehicle and wants the air bag system checked out, however the dealer stated he would have to pay for it. *jb

in october '02 i was involved in a frontal collision with another vehicle that was turning from south to west as i was travelling north. my vehicle ended up colliding with the other vehicle at its passenger front axle and my driver side front end. as contact occurred, i had my wheels turned hard to the right thusly causing my vehicle to gradually whip the back end around causing a side impact as well. the other vehicle was pushed northward approx. 15-25 feet before the collision came to an end. both vehicles were disabled in this occurrence with damage to the passenger side and front engine compartment of the opposing vehicle. and, damage to the front end, both sides, left rear wheel, and front engine compartment of my vehicle. the opposing vehicle was totalled out and my vehicle has initial estimates in the $16,000-$17,000 price range. to my complaint, three things happened that brought me great concern. first, as i was trying to avoid the collision with the other vehicle by applying my brakes and turning my wheels, the left rear tire ...

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