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2001 Toyota Corolla Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 133 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota Corolla, most often about the engine (25% of complaints, typically around 68,500 miles). It is 21st of 27 Corolla model years by number of complaints.
Complaints133
Recalls0
Crashes reported32
Fires reported3
Injuries reported58
Most common 2001 Toyota Corolla problems
Engine
33 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
On my 01 Toyota Corolla "s" series. When air conditioner was on and outside very hot engine stalled,engne light came on. Took into the dealership, found that there was a random misfire of the fuel injectors.would cost $1000 to fix. Could not confirm if that truely was the problem.they could not recreate the prblem,bu…
: the contact stated the vehicle had faulty equipment which caused engine oil to leak. The oil light never illuminated which resulted in the engine dying and the vehicle needing a new engine. The vehicle was not taken to a service dealer.
Air bags
23 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 94,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Driver air bag came out n burned my arm actually both did by I had no passanger tho it broke windshield,anyway it's been ten days my skin is raw severe pain no signs of getting better the bruiseb goes all way around whole bk of arm I am goin bk to drs. As I've been caring for it w clean non stick pads n hv to apply…
On 4/22/2008 [], the owner of a pt.cruiser, hit my Toyota head on after crossing the center lane and was driving 35 MPH, while I was almost stopped on falling water drive in eagle river.. It flattened the right front and later left front tire, and bumper and quarter panels on the left. I felt like I had an electric…
Speed control
14 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal, cruise control.
We were traveling from tx to sc using cruise control (cc) on my 2001 Toyota Corolla le. Heat was noted on the cc switch on 2/16/05. On 2/17/2005 the cruise control was engaged at 75 MPH. The cc failed to disengage when brakes were applied; cc failed to disengage at the switch. The acceleration would not stop despite…
Tl contact owns a 2001 Toyota Corolla. The contact was attempting to park the vehicle. A sudden acceleration occurred and the vehicle crashed into a building. The front end of the vehicle bumper sustained damages, and no personal injuries. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop with repairs performed. There was no…
Brakes
12 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, antilock.
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the brakes failed and traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The failure recurred four times in one month. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate…
I noticed that Toyota only recall 2009/2010 Corolla. But my Corolla had fatal problem on 2001 model, and crashed on 2004/03. On highway 680 on 03/19/2004, dove as normal speed. The cars in front of me were far away, maybe about 200 meters. There is no car was closely aside of my lane. I didn't step brake or try change…
Body and structure
12 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
On 4/22/2008 [], the owner of a pt.cruiser, hit my Toyota head on after crossing the center lane and was driving 35 MPH, while I was almost stopped on falling water drive in eagle river.. It flattened the right front and later left front tire, and bumper and quarter panels on the left. I felt like I had an electric…
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that all four interior door handles were broken. The contact replaced all four door handles three times but the failures were recurring. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was 108,000. Updated 02/24/14 the consumer stated…
Wheels and tires
10 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: sidewall, rim.
When driving tire went flat. Consumer pulled over, and changed the tire. Dealership informed the consumer that the tire wore out from the inside which caused it to go flat. Goodyear, p185/65r14.
I purchased a set of winston winner 185/60r14 82 h the tires were rotated and at about half of the listed lifetime of the tires, and with plenty of tread, one of the tires blew out at 60mph on the interstate. The tire apparently blew out around the lettering of the tire at the t of winston. Upon closer inspection it…
Lights
9 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: headlights.
The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the low beam headlights illuminated to see approximately 10 feet of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (cox Toyota of burlington, north carolina for diagnostic testing. The dealer had not rendered a diagnosis. The vehicle was still at the…
Transmission
9 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly, clutch assembly, driveline.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Toyota Corolla. While driving between 25-40 MPH, the vehicle made a clunking sound. A mechanic discovered that the vehicle was wobbling and shaking on the passenger side, and that the differential was worn and defective. The cost for the repair was $1,700. The current mileage was 45,300 and…
While driving at 55/65 MPH the driver was suddenly unable to change gears. It wa sdetermined that the standard clutch failed without warning.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Toyota Corolla recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2001 Toyota Corolla
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Corolla?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (33 complaints, typically around 68,500 miles); air bags (23 complaints, typically around 94,000 miles); speed control (14 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Toyota Corolla have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Toyota Corolla. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Toyota Corolla?
- It is 21st of 27 Corolla model years by number of complaints, with 133 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.