ToyotaHighlander2003
  1. Toyota Highlander
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Air Bags

2003 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:

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

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi3
30–60k mi1
150–400k mi1
60–100k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 30, 2019 · 126,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Head on collision air bags did not deploy speeds 25-40 mph

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11268617

  • September 17, 2019 · 216,616 miles

    Air Bags

    I was in motion when we hit a cow going 45mph that jumped out at my husband and i my air bags did not deploy the car is totaled was city street

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11258297

  • December 29, 2016 · 150,000 miles

    Air Bags · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owned a 2003 toyota highlander. While the vehicle was in reverse, it accelerated independently. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to effectively slow down the vehicle. The gear shifter button was pushed into drive and the vehicle sped forward and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10939869

  • November 21, 2016 · 148,000 miles

    Air Bags · Body

    During a wreck airbags did not deploy when i hit an unmarked utility pole in the roadway of a parking lot exit.

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10936022

  • October 27, 2014

    Air Bags

    I purchased my vehicle in 2003 in california. In 2005 i moved to north port, florida. I have seen on the media that if i live in a humid area, my air bags are unsafe. I went to www.safercar.gov and entered my vin# i was told my car has "no recalls". *tr

    ODI 10650219

  • May 28, 2007 · 40,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota highlander. While driving various speeds, the contact felt lightheaded and crashed into a light pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later taken to an insurance lot where the vehicle was repaired for the body damage. The vehicle was not taken to a…

    Crash reported

    ODI 11039265

  • November 27, 2005 · 67,000 miles

    Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Dt*: the consumer hit a patch of black ice traveling at 45 mph when approaching a stop sign; the vehicle proceeded through a stop sign striking another vehicle in the passenger side. The airbags did not deploy. The pre-braking was minimal due to the icy road conditions. Both occupants of the vehicle were wearing seat belts and sustained minor injuries. Police were on the scene and a report was taken. The vehicle…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10148134

  • January 1, 1994 · 7,000 miles

    Air Bags

    In very cold maine temperatures, after the vehicle has set unused all night, the airbag warning light comes on in the morning when the vehicle is started. This also happens in very warm temperatures after vehicle has set unused all night. After the vehicle has run a short while and warmed up or cooled down, the airbag signal warning goes off.

    ODI 10717739