1981 Toyota Corolla Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1981 Toyota Corolla.

< older1982
Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1981 Toyota Corolla Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

#21 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

#31 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Avg mileage:5,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1981 Toyota Corolla.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1———
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR1———
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC11—5,000 mi

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