2001 Toyota Corolla Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Toyota Corolla. Part of Generation 9 (E110) — 1998–2002.

20002002
Complaints
163
Crashes
39
Fires
3
Injuries
64
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2001 Toyota Corolla Problems

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

#115 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:94,337 mi
Crash-related:14
#212 complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Avg mileage:60,000 mi
Crash-related:5
#310 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Avg mileage:57,665 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Toyota Corolla.

AIR BAGS
15
complaints
Crashes
14
Fires
Avg Miles
94,337
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
12
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
60,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
57,665
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
83,300
TIRES
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
77,750
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
7
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
66,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
77,900
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,410
STRUCTURE:BODY
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
175,090
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
45,101
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,515
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
STEERING
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
18,750
STRUCTURE
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
59,586
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,000
CHILD SEAT
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
53,000
ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
123,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
116,500
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
116,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
40,000
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
132,000
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
112,134
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,950
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
25,600
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
22

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