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