2002 Toyota Corolla Problems

Below Average Complaints

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

20012003
Complaints
141
Crashes
38
Fires
1
Injuries
27
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2002 Toyota Corolla Problems

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

#116 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:108,938 mi
Crash-related:11
#29 complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Avg mileage:64,578 mi
Crash-related:6
#37 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Avg mileage:67,727 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Toyota Corolla.

AIR BAGS
16
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
Avg Miles
108,938
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
64,578
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
67,727
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
6
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
26,599
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SEATS
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
56,190
SUSPENSION
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
54,333
ENGINE
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
67,349
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
25,500
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
66,197
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
116,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,050
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
73,333
STEERING
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
62,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
CHILD SEAT:BASE
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
36,526
STRUCTURE
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
TIRES:SIDEWALL
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
25,730
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
TIRES:VALVE
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,500
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
93,000
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
WHEELS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
8,000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,000

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