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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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Toyota Corolla.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 16 | 11 | — | 108,938 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 6 | — | 64,578 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 67,727 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 | 5 | — | 26,599 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 6 | 1 | — | 56,190 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | 1 | — | 54,333 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 67,349 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 25,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 4 | — | — | 66,197 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 116,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 49,050 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 | 1 | — | 73,333 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | 2 | — | 62,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| CHILD SEAT:BASE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 36,526 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 | — | — | 25,730 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:VALVE | 2 | — | — | 64,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 2 | 1 | — | 8,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi |
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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