2009 Toyota Highlander Air Bags Problems
- 5
- 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 5 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 toyota highlander. The contact stated while parking the vehicle in a parking, the vehicle accelerated independently, went over a cement barrier, and continued accelerating with speed. The contact was not able to control the vehicle. The contact then entered another parking lot, the contact attempted to turn the steering wheel, as a result the contact crashed into a corner dunkin donut…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11245214
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 154,000.
ODI 10957673
Air Bags · Electrical System
$7155 quote to replace 2 electrical harnesses. Reason: "warning: srs airbag check. Take vehicle to dealer". The junction box is hidden behind the driver side front panel. The pins in the junction box belonging to the airbag wiring harness (part # 82141-48r51) that runs underneath the dashboard were fried due to electrical short (unexplained). Because the junction box also brings the rear wiring harness (part #…
ODI 10762752
Air Bags
I have not had an accident with this vehicle, however i was told by toyota to check this website to see if my particular year and model is one of the ones affected by the airbag malfunction. If so, i want to get it in to be repaired as soon as possible in case there is an accident and someone in my vehicle is killed or injured. I am a sports mom so at times i have 6 children in my vehicle and 2 are my grandchildren.…
ODI 10654762
Air Bags
Without prejudice my vehicle was rear -ended by another vehicle at speed of approximately 75, and got crashed on to the car in front at speed of 40 to 50. Air bags failed to deploy and dash board indicator light came on and it does not go off. I strongly believe this is a manufacturer defect. This suv consists with six air bags. Non of them responded. I purchase with confidence that air bags are in working order.…
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10432520