1. Toyota Highlander
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Air Bags

2002 Toyota Highlander Air Bags Problems

8
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 8 stored complaint records:

  • 4 indicate a crash
  • 4 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • warning light · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi2
30–60k mi1
150–400k mi1
1–30k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 16, 2016 · 120,000 miles

    Air Bags · Visibility/Wiper

    The air bag sensor stay on when cold. It will not turn off until car worms up and engine is shut down and restart. The sun visor will not stay on and it is falling down during driving. Both issues are safety hazard

    ODI 10865179

  • February 1, 2016

    Air Bags

    Air bag warning light on dashboard does not turn off in cold weather (20 degrees f, or lower). The warning will stay on even when engine and interior are warm. If the engine is turned off once warm, and then turned back on, air bag warning light turns off with all other panel lights, as it should. With cold weather, the airbag light will stay on when vehicle is stationary, or in motion, and at any speed and will…

    ODI 10838078

  • March 11, 2015 · 200,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owned a 2002 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained neck, lower back, and chest injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10701181

  • March 23, 2011 · 87,393 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota highlander. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash where the driver side was impacted and none of the air bags deployed. The driver and two passengers suffered head and back injuries as a result of the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the vehicle was declared as destroyed. The manufacturer was contacted who stated…

    Crash reported · 3 injuries

    ODI 10395511

  • February 9, 2010 · 135,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Airbag warning light illuminates in freezing temps and blinks at different rates. Once the temperature warms up, upon restart the light no longer blinks. I'm not sure if this will cause a problem if i need air bag support in colder temperatures. This has happened in the past several times as well. *tr

    ODI 10308559

  • June 15, 2006 · 60,000 miles

    Air Bags

    The air bags dashboard light blinks intermittently in temperatures below 20 f. Dealer says to bring in. Trouble is we need the car for hours before they open and by that time the car has warmed up, the car has been turned on and off several times during errand running. After which time, the warning light is not showing. 1-trouble is we are not assured this is just a warning light issue which means it's okay to use…

    ODI 10516185

  • June 12, 2005 · 38 miles

    Air Bags

    I t-boned a car going approximately 35-40 mph with no braking time and the air bags did not deploy. It caused over $12,000 worth of damage to the front end of my car, but the air bags didn't go off? I bought the car used, but was told that it was a "certified" toyota used car. I now wonder if there was an air bag in it at all. *jb

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10132266

  • April 27, 2003

    Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control

    Vehicle accelerated on its on causing vehicle to start up steep hill where the front end slid to the right where vehicle proceeded to go up a drive/carport striking a porch and rock wall

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10016877