Toyota Yaris Crash

[mckulley1]

If you are thinking of purchasing a Toyota, please watch this video.

2010 Toyota Yaris Crash

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D80aC8g9mI

[Chuck G]

Andrew should drive a little more carefully.
I really like the 2010 LB in Red, that will be my next purchase.

[mckulley1]

Andrew was not faulted in this accident.

[CTScott]

We have seen a lot of pictures like this over the past couple of years. The good news is that in each case the person has survived (which says a great deal about this little car). You didn't say what he hit head-on, but obviously is was something large enough to do significant damage.

I have only seen a couple where there was concern about the airbag not deploying. As for that, the sensors require a specific threshold to trigger, and considering where and how they are mounted, I can understand there being cases where significant damage occurs, without the airbags deploying.

As for your mention of Toyota's response to your inquiry: Any admission of questionable function would be a liability, so that is probably the reason for the pompous response. Did you file a report with the NHTSA (www.safecar.gov), as they would be the appropriate body to conduct an unbiased evaluation?

[Hershey]

Not surprized . We're having a hard time getting TOYOTA to cooperate with us . See our posts in the D.I.Y. section referring to our matter . Those who have had their air bags not deploy may want to contact CONSUMER REPORTS ( www.consumersunion.org/pub/p/productautomobiles_suvs/ , will find other organiztions to contact ) , www.consumersunion.org/about/2005/10/donald_l_mays.html , or the NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION ( www.nhtsa.gov/ ) to get TOYOTA to step up to the plate . Hope he is doing well . TAKE CARE .

[yaris2010RS]

We have seen a lot of pictures like this over the past couple of years. The good news is that in each case the person has survived (which says a great deal about this little car). You didn't say what he hit head-on, but obviously is was something large enough to do significant damage.

I have only seen a couple where there was concern about the airbag not deploying. As for that, the sensors require a specific threshold to trigger, and considering where and how they are mounted, I can understand there being cases where significant damage occurs, without the airbags deploying.



+1, i couldnt have said it better.

air bags in some situations are better, in others they are worse. in early days of air bags many were killed due to lack of technology and they would always simply delpy under almost any impact. now they are so percise and will only deploy under certain conditions. the injuries andew suffered would not have been prevented/made worse by an airbag deployment.


if it was said the seat belt didnt lock or andrew flew out of the window and it WAS PROVEN he had his seatbelt on, then i could understand an official complaint but what info was given i dont see it as an issue.

my dad owned a stock pathfinder and one night a car made a left infront of him and he litterally ran the car over. the truck was a total loss, no air bags went off and my dad walked away (after the truck continued to hit 2 more cars)as for the accord that got ran over, air bags went off in accord and driver was seriously injured (accord was only doing about 20km/h and my dad was doing about 90km/h) accord was held at fault and my dad was thankful the airbags didnt deploy.

[yaris2010RS]

not surprised hershey came into this..... lol, no hate

[Hershey]

not surprised hershey came into this..... lol, no hate . :wink: . Whatever . :biggrin: .

[mckulley1]

Yes, we reported it to the NHTSA.

The cracked ribs and compression fracture certainly could have been prevented or reduced with an air bag.

[Kal-El]

Yes, we reported it to the NHTSA.

The cracked ribs and compression fracture certainly could have been prevented or reduced with an air bag.

That said, air bags have been shown to do their own damage, although less so to men.

Thank God he was wearing his seat belt. He would've landed into the following Tuesday if he wasn't. The cracked ribs are clearly the result of the seat belt force, but I'm not convinced that the airbag may have prevented that. Most of the seat belt pressure would still be there. At most, it provides just a bit more cushion to the chest. It mainly helps the head from snapping forward violently.

In any event, this particular crash should have resulted in deployment. Clearly, the entire front end collapsed and should have triggered the sensor.
Maybe there's the possibility of the sensor be crumpled in such a way that it gets disabled. Yes, ironic, but conceivable.

[Hershey]

Try to have some more compassion and understanding to this matter . :rolleyes: . The airbags should of deployed . There was another post regarding to this , www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31530 . We have a 2010 which the other 1/2 drives to work . Would be good to know that the airbags would deploy when some pinhead pulls out in front of the vehicle or passes someone on a double line on a blind corner , etc.. Happens quite often . Guess they don't see the YARIS as a threat .

[freedame]

Personally I think the Yaris held up exceptionally well especially with no airbags deploying, if that's even true. Notice how well the crumple zones protected the passenger cabin. This video has really helped to increase my confidence in the Yaris. I've seen larger cars get hit head on and the passanger cab was totally demolished. Way to go Toyota.

Too bad about Andrew, but he lived and that's amazing workmanship from Toyota in my opinion.

[mryaris]

It looks like the car did it's job.....the passenger compartment is intact, heck, the drivers side door still opens & closes. Do you believe that if the airbags deployed that less injuries would have been sustained? Just curious. I would think surviving a crash like that would be enough, what more could the airbags have done there? Again, just wondering.

I rolled my Yaris a year ago and the seat & sidecurtain bags deployed. There really was no additional "safety" for me....I would have fared exactly the same with or without them going off. Airbags are just there to make you feel better about the relative safety of the vehicle you are driving. What you really need to look at is how the chassis is put together....again, it looks like your Yaris took it like a champ and nobody died......it did its job.

I don't want to sound cold....I am glad everyone is OK, but I think you are looking for something that isn't there.

[Black_griffin6]

I understand what you're trying to say, yes the airbags didn't deploy, but everyone is alive and well today. You seem to make a really big deal about the airbags, but quite frankly, there is more to safety then just airbags.

Looking at your pictures, the car did exactly what it should have done. It crumpled up to absorb the energy of the crash and though your husband ended up with some broken bones...he lived. Would you rather have a car that has it's airbags deploy and doesn't have crumple zones and has the steering wheel shoved up into you and the pedals shoved up in your legs?

Even after watching this, I still feel confident in my yaris. You should be thankful that the car did it's job and that everyone is alive and well, not complaining that the airbags didn't go off. It could have been much much worse.

[Killchain]

I'm thankful that all your loved ones are alive. Yet it seems you only signed up for this forum,to tell us of this accident.
Check your owners manual about AB deployment. The YT video stated that the car was hit from behind and causing a spin, to be hit at the front end.
Again, I sincerely say that all family members are alive. But this forum is not the place for your issue with the Yaris or Toyota.

[mckulley1]

If you purchase a vehicle with safety devices, then those safety devices should work properly.

If this is your attitudes then I hope each of you get into an accident and your air bags do not deploy. Then you can tell me how you feel about a safety device that does not properly operate!

I did not realize it was such a privilege to drive a Yaris that I should be "just happy" to be alive. I figured it also involved getting what you pay for!!!

[mryaris]

If you purchase a vehicle with safety devices, then those safety devices should work properly.

If this is your attitudes then I hope each of you get into an accident and your air bags do not deploy. Then you can tell me how you feel about a safety device that does not properly operate!

I did not realize it was such a privilege to drive a Yaris that I should be "just happy" to be alive. I figured it also involved getting what you pay for!!!


What an asshat you are for wishing anyone here get into an accident. I have been in an accident with a Yaris....a 3-door hatchback like yours and while it sucks, the car did it's job. I walked away but the Yaris was totalled. Your husband (or whoever) walked away too.....walked away meaning did not die or have limbs ripped off, etc.

The fact that your airbags did not delpoy had no effect on the outcome of the collision....someone was going to get hurt (and being a small car it was likely to be the Yaris driver). You really should be channeling this energy towards the real cause of the accident, which evidently was someone else doing something stupid. THAT is why your husband is injured, not because the airbag didn't inflate.

I have a feeling you would be here admonishing airbags if they had gone off and as a result your husband was more severly injured or even killed. I guess it's the old "who can I blame" scenario. Just chalk it up to "shit happens" and move on.

[matthewai]

answer: be more aware when driving a car that is significantly smaller than most other cars on the road you gotta be able to skill some shit out there make moves dip out stuff like that

[Kaotic Lazagna]

All I'm going to post:

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/05/airbags_deployment.html


But I'm glad that he walked away without serious injuries.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Another reading on airbags:

http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/airbags/airbags03/page3.html

[frownonfun]

seems like some people are expecting this to happen when the airbag comes out... they really aren't all that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnyhkBU1yaw

[bobselectric]

First off, I'm glad your husband is alive, and in the grand scheme of things, was fortunate in that he wasn't more seriously injured- but I think you are flaming on Toyota, and in particular, the Yaris a bit too much. First off, this isn't 1972. Cars today are made with more lightweight materials than in previous years. Even in a minor collision, the damage sometimes looks horrific. Hey, I hit a deer at 30 mph in my 07 hatch, causing 6000 in damage and the deer walked away! Second, the cars today are engineered better than in previous years. Looking at the pics in your powerpoint, the car did what it was supposed to do- the passenger compartment was relatively undamaged, compared to the front end. The force of the collision was deflected away from the cockpit, the crumple zones crumpled, and the car gave its life to protect your husband. You didn't mention how fast he was going, how fast the other driver was going, or whether he or the other driver was turning at the time. These all matter. Third, are you a motion engineer, a collision specialist, an electrical engineer, or a physicist? Do you know more about air bag development, sensors, or deployment than design engineers? Do you honestly think, that if you were driving a comparable car made by a different manufacturer, (a Fiesta, an Accent, an Aveo, a Cube, a Fit, a Versa, etc.) that there would have been less damage, or the airbags might have deployed, and what would you base that conclusion on?
Ok, I own a Yaris- it's fun to drive, sporty, economical- a nice little car. Do i have any illusions about what would happen in a collision? No- I know, that in all likelihood, the car would be totalled. Do I have faith in the engineers and designers, that they would create this car to keep me as safe as possible? Yes, this is not a Yugo your husband was driving. If you don't feel safe in the car, get a bigger one- not that you should feel much safer because of the size. The way you come across, you should look for a '74 Caddy Eldorado (aircraft carrier)- you might not be able to afford the gas, but you should feel "safe".

BTW, was your husband wearing a seatbelt? If so, that might account for the broken ribs and the fracture of the spine

[DebbyM46227]

If you purchase a vehicle with safety devices, then those safety devices should work properly.

If this is your attitudes then I hope each of you get into an accident and your air bags do not deploy. Then you can tell me how you feel about a safety device that does not properly operate!

I did not realize it was such a privilege to drive a Yaris that I should be "just happy" to be alive. I figured it also involved getting what you pay for!!!

Geez.....aren't YOU nice!!! :rolleyes: Have you ever stopped to think if the airbags deployed he might have been killed by them? I love my Yaris and you aren't changing my mind about it!!!

[BailOut]

From the description of the accident and the injuries that were sustained it sounds like more of a lateral collision than a purely frontal one. This would be a great explanation for why the airbags didn't deploy. The injuries mentioned are also not the kind that a frontal airbag deployment would have done anything to help.

And I think Toyota called it right when they said the bumper had been removed and the front sawed at. The cut is much straighter than what one would expect from anything involving a collision that didn't involve manufacturing machinery.

I sympathize with the victim and am glad he's alright, and fully understand that any collision is not a fun event. Yet I feel you are grasping at straws, though to what end I cannot tell.

[Bluevitz-rs]

Well, for one, that was not a front end (head on type) collision from the pictures. Seeing how both frame rails are bent to the passenger's side and the bumper beam is ripped off. The hood isn't crushed in, and the radiator isn't folded around the engine.

An airbag sensor is nothing more than a DECELERATION sensor (or acceleration in a negative direction for those that know VECTORS). So getting hit from the side won't deploy the airbags, wether you traveling in a forward direction or not.

You could be sitting motionless at a stoplight and get hit from the front head on and you airbags will deploy if there is sufficient negative acceleration.

I'll bet you didn't know there's also pre-tentioners in the seat belts that pull some slack out of the belt as the airbags deploy.

It's all part of the SRS (Supplementary Restraint System).

[MadMax]

If you purchase a vehicle with safety devices, then those safety devices should work properly.

If this is your attitudes then I hope each of you get into an accident and your air bags do not deploy. Then you can tell me how you feel about a safety device that does not properly operate!

I did not realize it was such a privilege to drive a Yaris that I should be "just happy" to be alive. I figured it also involved getting what you pay for!!!

Your car's safety systems worked as they were designed to. Airbags, seat belts and other safety devices don't prevent all injuries from occurring, they minimize them. Other factor come into play and your husband's injuries could have resulted from any number of reasons. Maybe next time do a little more research on the topic before you post slanderous accusations.

There are numerous threads on here concerning Yaris that have been in bad accidents, and in no cases were the safety features of the car found to malfunction. I don't know what your agenda is but if you think you're going to convince anyone on here that there is a serious fault with the safety system in our cars, you are wasting your time.

[Vioz]

Theres something wrong with my air bags, my sensor has been on for weeks, i haven't had it checked out yet but i should just in case they do not deploy when needed to if anything happens. I haven't done anything in that area at all either, just one day driving on the highway I randomly saw the light just go on, no bad weather, no pothole I hit or nothing at all it just randomly went on.

[krusty]

Well I'm glad to see that any injuries that came from this accident are not life threatening and that the Yaris held up well in the accident. I was going to say more on this subject but it would seem that everything I was going to say has been covered already so no need to repeat anything. lol

[why?]

If you own a Toyota, please watch this video.

Toyota Yaris Crash.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D80aC8g9mI

you are a coward, rather clueless, and in need of some serious education.

The first thing is airbags have never been proven to do anything except injur people.

I would not be surprised if you did tamper with the airbags and your car.

[Bluevitz-rs]

Theres something wrong with my air bags, my sensor has been on for weeks, i haven't had it checked out yet but i should just in case they do not deploy when needed to if anything happens. I haven't done anything in that area at all either, just one day driving on the highway I randomly saw the light just go on, no bad weather, no pothole I hit or nothing at all it just randomly went on.

Well, in your case the entire SRS system won't be functioning. It could be any number of things. Including the passenger occupancy detector.

[custom Lftback]

Your car's safety systems worked as they were designed to. Airbags, seat belts and other safety devices don't prevent all injuries from occurring, they minimize them. Other factor come into play and your husband's injuries could have resulted from any number of reasons. Maybe next time do a little more research on the topic before you post slanderous accusations.

There are numerous threads on here concerning Yaris that have been in bad accidents, and in no cases were the safety features of the car found to malfunction. I don't know what your agenda is but if you think you're going to convince anyone on here that there is a serious fault with the safety system in our cars, you are wasting your time.

+1 'nuff said

[Bluevitz-rs]

you are a coward, rather clueless, and in need of some serious education.

The first thing is airbags have never been proven to do anything except injur people.

I would not be surprised if you did tamper with the airbags and your car.

Well, the time I did a face plant into one seems to completely disprove your theory. Because I walked away from that accident without a scratch and NO whiplash. <-- Something I'm most certain I would've had if not for the airbag.

[cali yaris]

If this is your attitudes then I hope each of you get into an accident and your air bags do not deploy.

I feel your love!

[fnkngrv]

If you own a Toyota, please watch this video.

Toyota Yaris Crash.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D80aC8g9mI

Ok,ok, ok....so we are not supposed to assume anything based purely on post counts, but hey! I am going to right now! You are obviously not an enlightened individual on your vehicle nor the technology involved. So lemme ask something...Do you know how to use your stove or microwave oven? Do you know how to use your lawnmower or clean it? Do you know how to use a hair straightener or curling iron? I am willing to bet that you "know" how to use these devices. owning a car, truck, motorcycle, rv, etc is no different. You are essentially in a moving bullet and therefore you should know what damage that bullet can dish out as well as what it can take. Air bags deploy depending upon many variables...it appears like someone else mentioned that this was not a frontal nor rear collision therefore it makes sense that it didn't deploy.

The car did what it is designed to do...yes, it was a traumatic experience I am sure, but to get irritated that someone posted up something on a forum when you should expect it is ridiculous. Then to turn around and wish that people get into accidents? I tell you what....that is like me saying that I lost a loved one in combat...then that means it is OK for me to wish that someone infiltrates your home and kills every one of your family if you disagree with war.

On another hand are you attempt to drum up backing to sue Toyota? Are you looking to put people in your corner for a class action lawsuit like those that did with the floormat deal? Are you one of those morons that has other mats on your factory mats and doesn't expect that maybe that is not a good idea??? Universally stupid.

[tomato]

@OP, I'm sorry about your accident but I'm afraid I have to agree with the posters who think the car did its job in protecting the driver. Just look at the cabin, it has retained its shape.

We are small car enthusiasts on here and are fully aware of what might happen in a collision with a much heavier vehicle :frown: however, we also don't believe the Yaris is defective.

We also happen to like the Yaris quite a bit for what it does well and many of us on here are very proud of the little car (yes, it's an economy car, and yes, it does have shortcomings, but we still very much enjoy it).

Sorry about your pain and suffering, but please don't take it down on us (wishing for all of us to get into an accident is just not very nice and will not make anyone feel better, not even your husband).

[tomato]

Guys, take it easy in here. :biggrin:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Question, why were the comments disabled on the YT video?

[fnkngrv]

oh yes, btw, nice touch with your video on the feedback:


All Comments
Adding comments has been disabled for this video.



To me something sounds suspect...you wish to post something up to the masses however you do not have the wherewithal to deal with any response...and then you post up in a forum that you apparently only joined to "inform" us poor ignorant bastards (5 total posts, all only in your newly created thread)...you have no credibility. Nuff said.

[tomato]

On another hand are you attempt to drum up backing to sue Toyota? Are you looking to put people in your corner for a class action lawsuit like those that did with the floormat deal? ...


I was thinking the same thing exactly.

The video is professionally made, and ... er.. well, that's exactly what it looks like.

This is not to say there isn't someone suffering pain and injuries, we understand OP, but I don't know if this forum is the right place for this.

Like I said, we're enthusiasts, and I'd venture to guess that most of us are huge fans of Toyota. We also love the car. Enuff said. :smile:

[tk-421]

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That is not indicative of a *full frontal* collision.

If you purchase a vehicle with safety devices, then those safety devices should work properly.

... which they did.

If this is your attitudes then I hope each of you get into an accident and your air bags do not deploy. Then you can tell me how you feel about a safety device that does not properly operate!

Thanks but no thanks. :rolleyes:

I also suffered a semi-frontal collision on my Yaris and the airbags did not deploy. But that doesn't mean that the airbag system was faulty. In fact, it's completely the opposite. Had the airbags deployed in that case, I would have probably suffered a broken neck.

PS: Great choice of soundtrack.
PPS: I'm glad your husband is OK. Hope he gets better soon. :thumbsup:

[yaris2010RS]

LMFAO!

[krusty]

Try to have some more compassion and understanding to this matter . :rolleyes: . The airbags should of deployed . There was another post regarding to this , www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31530 . We have a 2010 which the other 1/2 drives to work . Would be good to know that the airbags would deploy when some pinhead pulls out in front of the vehicle or passes someone on a double line on a blind corner , etc.. Happens quite often . Guess they don't see the YARIS as a threat .

Really? So Hershey you are an expert in crash safety devises? You know all the exact particulars of the crash to determine that the air bags should have deployed?

[djct_watt]

This gets torn apart online. The lawyers are gonna have a field day with it!

The sad part is if they try to take it to court, they will probably get a settlement. Man, if only they were more evil, they'd suit the living snot out of 'em and get every penny they've got. My guess is that these people probably could barely afford the payments, and were behind on their bills, and saw big fields of green after the accident. But that's speculation

I don't know if they were at fault or not, but I believe in a zero tolerance policy for accidents. If you get into 1 (maybe 2) serious wreck(s), you should have your license taken away for the rest of your life (before you take someone else's). . . 20% of the drivers out there are causing 80% of the wrecks.

[Vioz]

Well, in your case the entire SRS system won't be functioning. It could be any number of things. Including the passenger occupancy detector.

Passenger occupancy detector works I think, the passenger air bag turns on when someone sits there. I think it may only be my air bag, I dont have side curtain air bags so theres only the two main front ones. And I almost was in an accident today because of wet roads, I was lucky I didn't panic and swerved to the side.

[Bluevitz-rs]

Passenger occupancy detector works I think, the passenger air bag turns on when someone sits there. I think it may only be my air bag, I dont have side curtain air bags so theres only the two main front ones. And I almost was in an accident today because of wet roads, I was lucky I didn't panic and swerved to the side.

There's also the sensors are seat belt pre-tensioners to consider.

[DebbyM46227]

The sad part is if they try to take it to court, they will probably get a settlement. Man, if only they were more evil, they'd suit the living snot out of 'em and get every penny they've got. My guess is that these people probably could barely afford the payments, and were behind on their bills, and saw big fields of green after the accident. But that's speculation


Yeah, like the guy in the runaway Prius on the freeway near San Diego, over $700,000+ in debt. :rolleyes:

[DebbyM46227]

Question, why were the comments disabled on the YT video?

I wasn't even rude when I left my comment on YT, but they were disabled shortly thereafter. She didn't like the responses she was getting, thought we'd all be on HER side.

[MaineYaris12]

Passenger occupancy detector works I think, the passenger air bag turns on when someone sits there. I think it may only be my air bag, I dont have side curtain air bags so theres only the two main front ones. And I almost was in an accident today because of wet roads, I was lucky I didn\'t panic and swerved to the side.

how bout because you weren\'t paying attention and wet roads just reduced your braking distance....another clueless person behind the wheel

[yaris2010RS]

how bout because you weren\'t paying attention and wet roads just reduced your braking distance....another clueless person behind the wheel

+1 i agree, but u lose respect points for calling someone clueless and accusing them for not paying attention when u dont know them.

when i was a new driver (which i personally still am) i got into an accident my first winter, thought i had more grip then i did and tried to do a curve in the road at slightly under speedlimit. car slid into the curb and wheels were damaged. was it my fault, yes, y? cuz i was inexperienced and didnt know conditions could change that quickly and i didnt know how to adjust properly.

also u do not know if that person almost got into an accident in the rain due to someone elses mistake.

[MaineYaris12]

+1 i agree, but u lose respect points for calling someone clueless and accusing them for not paying attention when u dont know them.

when i was a new driver (which i personally still am) i got into an accident my first winter, thought i had more grip then i did and tried to do a curve in the road at slightly under speedlimit. car slid into the curb and wheels were damaged. was it my fault, yes, y? cuz i was inexperienced and didnt know conditions could change that quickly and i didnt know how to adjust properly.

also u do not know if that person almost got into an accident in the rain due to someone elses mistake.

because a skilful driver and one that knows what he's doing will be aware of others on the road won't be mesmerized by the stop lite right in front of him but 5 cars down the road. when you're on the road you're suppose to have your eyes 360 around you and be able to know your position and other's position at every moment you are behind the wheel! if you're daydreaming, fumbling for your George Michael CD, putting on your makeup, talking on the phone, getting sexual favours from a hitchhiker or just being plain stupid STAY OF THE ROAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[yaris2010RS]

because a skilful driver and one that knows what he's doing will be aware of others on the road won't be mesmerized by the stop lite right in front of him but 5 cars down the road. when you're on the road you're suppose to have your eyes 360 around you and be able to know your position and other's position at every moment you are behind the wheel! if you're daydreaming, fumbling for your George Michael CD, putting on your makeup, talking on the phone, getting sexual favours from a hitchhiker or just being plain stupid STAY OF THE ROAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LMFAO, i agree, dont get me wrong. but ur not born knowing how to drive. u need sometime to build up the skills. i do feel some people need to learn faster, but lets jsut say in his case in the rain, if the car that is infront of u hits a puddle and gets pulled into ur lane and hits the brakes. how do u prepare for that? i always expect the unexpected and when the unexpected happens and i avoid it i am happy. someone who says they avoided an accident shouldnt be called inexperienced or told to stay off the road.

Thats jsut MIO

i strongly agree with u about multitaskers while driving, and they should not be tolerated.

[MadMax]

http://www.memorylast.net/content/graphics/animated-gifs/popcorn.gif

Doubly-cool graphic because as all us Psych fans know, Gus drives a blue Yaris! :w00t:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c209/M2Repsol/Yaris/OldPsychYaris.jpg

It's a Canadian model because the show is filmed up there; but when they shoot filler scenes in Santa Barbara (where the show takes place), they use a US model:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c209/M2Repsol/Yaris/NewPsychYaris1.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c209/M2Repsol/Yaris/NewPsychYaris2.jpg

Cheers! M2

[SailDesign]

If you purchase a vehicle with safety devices, then those safety devices should work properly.

<snip wishing harm to others>

I did not realize it was such a privilege to drive a Yaris that I should be "just happy" to be alive. I figured it also involved getting what you pay for!!!

I thought it was your husband who got hit, not you. :confused:

[redglare45]

I was waiting for your replies PK...thank you. Keep them coming...LMAO!!!:bellyroll:

[slothman86]

I was in an accident mostly frontal and my airbags didn't go off either. But I would have had broken glasses if they did! LOL

Either way. The human body wasn't designed to go and stop that fast. Even with safety devices you can still turn into mush! It's similar to falling...

[eTiMaGo]

instead of banning members I propose we get them to run their Yaris into walls at different angles and at various speeds to see just in what conditions airbags will deploy...

[slothman86]

instead of banning members I propose we get them to run their Yaris into walls at different angles and at various speeds to see just in what conditions airbags will deploy...

LOL sounds like a plan!

[lammy29]

i had accident and right in centre of vehicle and both air bags deployed. and result my yaris getting written off. could show you pictures if you are interested

[SailDesign]

instead of banning members I propose we get them to run their Yaris into walls at different angles and at various speeds to see just in what conditions airbags will deploy...

I've already had mine crashed, and posted the results. Am I immune to banning for life now? :biggrin:

[eTiMaGo]

Steve, I don't think we could get rid of you even if we wanted to :wink:

[Hershey]

Really? So Hershey you are an expert in crash safety devises? You know all the exact particulars of the crash to determine that the air bags should have deployed? Never said was an expert . Quit assuming . :rolleyes:

[SailDesign]

Steve, I don't think we could get rid of you even if we wanted to :wink:

You haven't tried yet....

[cali yaris]

Am I immune to banning for life now?

Seems that way. :rolleyes:

[Yaristeve]

Wow, this thread really exploded in a day; yet, not a peep from the OP (post count actually went down. Because the other post was moved?)...

On another hand are you attempt to drum up backing to sue Toyota? Are you looking to put people in your corner for a class action lawsuit like those that did with the floormat deal? Are you one of those morons that has other mats on your factory mats and doesn't expect that maybe that is not a good idea??? Universally stupid.

I was thinking the same thing yesterday and figured the thread would die an early death. Only other thing I can think of is OP is just trolling, in which case he/she has succeeded (oops, I guess that now includes me)...

[Kal-El]

Wow, this thread really exploded in a day; yet, not a peep from the OP (post count actually went down. Because the other post was moved?)...
.

Her agenda was unsuccessful so she fled. No surprise.

[Vioz]

because a skilful driver and one that knows what he's doing will be aware of others on the road won't be mesmerized by the stop lite right in front of him but 5 cars down the road. when you're on the road you're suppose to have your eyes 360 around you and be able to know your position and other's position at every moment you are behind the wheel! if you're daydreaming, fumbling for your George Michael CD, putting on your makeup, talking on the phone, getting sexual favours from a hitchhiker or just being plain stupid STAY OF THE ROAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

if I was that bad of a driver I would've been in a 20mph rear end accident. I reacted too late with the brakes so just throw the car into gear 1 and press the brakes and i felt like it wasn't enough space so i turned the car towards the median away from traffic and just came inches into hitting him.

and your acting like i was drunk driving almost hitting a pedestrian calm down, its a topic about the air bags not how your going to change amerca's traffic system or how your indirectly saying your a better driver than others, and who are you again?

[Killchain]

If you purchase a vehicle with safety devices, then those safety devices should work properly.

If this is your attitudes then I hope each of you get into an accident and your air bags do not deploy. Then you can tell me how you feel about a safety device that does not properly operate!

I did not realize it was such a privilege to drive a Yaris that I should be "just happy" to be alive. I figured it also involved getting what you pay for!!!

:cry:

[cali yaris]

I haven't subscribed to a thread in a long time. Thanks, everyone. :wink:

[fnkngrv]

what happened to the OP...seems like she dropped her stuff and left...are we sure that "c" isn't back?

[MadMax]

To the OP, the airbags went off in this crash, do you actually expect that if there was a driver in this car that he/she would emerge uninjured?!?

Smart Car Crash Test (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJHpUO-S0i8)

(How in the heck do you embed vids on this forum again?!? :iono:)

By the way, the NHTSA crash ratings for the 2007 Yaris hatchback where 4/5 stars for front and rollover crashes, and 3/5 for side impacts (there were no side airbags in 2007). It got 'Good' ratings in five out of six categories, and an overall "Good." (Source (http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/safety.aspx?year=2007&make=Toyota&model=Yaris&trimid=-1)).

Plus, there are numerous firsthand accounts of how well the Yaris has held up in accidents on this forum.

So, you still wanna claim that the car is dangerous? Well, maybe it is; as every vehicle on the road has some degree of danger associated with it. But as the NHTSA results show, the Yaris does pretty good in every category, and received no ratings below the standard.

Cheers! M2

[yaris2010RS]

op is gone and oddly enough so is hershey....lol

YARISWORLD UNITE AND SCARE THE HATERS AWAY

[krusty]

Hersey how is a question an assumption? I never assume..

[frownonfun]

AIRBAAAAAAAGS:
http://zombie.clue-free.com/sparta/sparta21.gif

i can't stop laughing at this. lol. oh gosh. i'm crying right now. who watches the original and thinks to do something like that. whew. good times.

[why?]

LMFAO, i agree, dont get me wrong. but ur not born knowing how to drive. u need sometime to build up the skills. i do feel some people need to learn faster, but lets jsut say in his case in the rain, if the car that is infront of u hits a puddle and gets pulled into ur lane and hits the brakes. how do u prepare for that? i always expect the unexpected and when the unexpected happens and i avoid it i am happy. someone who says they avoided an accident shouldnt be called inexperienced or told to stay off the road.

Thats jsut MIO

i strongly agree with u about multitaskers while driving, and they should not be tolerated.

i think humans shouldn't be tolerated, can i get a second?
instead of banning members I propose we get them to run their Yaris into walls at different angles and at various speeds to see just in what conditions airbags will deploy...

i like this idea.
cats joined in on the thread watch too:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4399273455_4aaf2726b3_o.gif

ok, this car has beer, a tv, and servants. add a computer and it has the perfect life.

[Hershey]

op is gone and oddly enough so is hershey....lol

YARISWORLD UNITE AND SCARE THE HATERS AWAY . Still here . It's no :bs: . Never said we hate our YARIS . Plan to keep them for awhile .

[Hershey]

Hersey how is a question an assumption? I never assume.. . :respekt:. Many of you can make all the derogative remarks you want , but I'm / we're not going anywhere . So deal with it . :smoking:

[eddy]

sorry to hear about the crash. I had one back in june/10 and the air bags did not go off but I walked away but the car was a right off. I wondered about the airbags too.did some research and found out that the new airbags in all the new cars are like that in the yaris and they just do not go off like they did even three years ago. so just be happy everybody lived and go on with life

[cougar65]

Yaris are not the best in crashes.. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcTf78b8WfY) But there still great cars it's a matter of mass their to small to be super safe if you want a tank buy an suv.

[.Kevin.]

OP made me rage

[MadMax]

Yaris are not the best in crashes.. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcTf78b8WfY) But there still great cars it's a matter of mass their to small to be super safe if you want a tank buy an suv.

Uh, go back and read my previous post (#78); the NHTSA gave the Yaris pretty good crash ratings. It's safer than my Jeep which weighs 2-3x more than it...

[SailDesign]

. :respekt:. Many of you can make all the derogative remarks you want , but I'm / we're not going anywhere . So deal with it . :smoking:

Ummm... "derogatory" .....

HTH. :biggrin:

[scape]

having been in a frontal collision in my 2007 yaris 3dr hatchback, I can say without a doubt that the airbag deploying did not slow my body from forward motion. when it hit me it hit my face and a bit of my neck.
many times airbags can be dangerous and painful, thankfully my experience was not. Toyota, as most car companies do, go through a hundreds of hours of testing and retesting of safety equipment just so you have the least amount of injuries possible during a crash.
the airbag's main purpose, as said in an earlier reply, is to prevent the head from snapping around and slamming into things.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbag read the first sentence, or if you will that whole first paragraph.
the seatbelt is the main slowing force of the body, and the guy driving that car should be happy he is alive from a frontal collision, and without a broken neck.

[2009BBPliftback]

I work in an emergency room and airbags will mess you up for sure.. It's not a big fluffy pillow that magically appears to make things all better.

[Kal-El]

I work in an emergency room and airbags will mess you up for sure.. It's not a big fluffy pillow that magically appears to make things all better.

LOL. :tongue:

Yeah, think of it more like a boxer punching you in the face at full force (with a glove). That's why smaller people can be killed if they sit too close.

[Vioz]

I work in an emergency room and airbags will mess you up for sure.. It's not a big fluffy pillow that magically appears to make things all better.

that would be awesome and when you hit the big fluffy pillow it squeeks :biggrin:

[OTA'sTOY]

Yes, we reported it to the NHTSA.

The cracked ribs and compression fracture certainly could have been prevented or reduced with an air bag.

:bs:

i dunno about it being prevented but he's lucky thats all he got! a friend of mine was recently got ran off the road and hit head-on with a telephone pole @35mph and bags deployed: result in getting whiplash, burns on both forearms from airbag, left hand sprained from bag forcing it to hit door glass, broken nose and 3 fractured ribs!

if you ask me your story hold no weight! why was there no video of inside of the car? hhhmmmm! i mean come on now you take the time to write up and video this IMO :bs:!!!!! but clearly no proof of interior! were the doors locked? or was the car too messy inside?