- The problem
- Ride control is recalling certain front strut mounts branded as gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor, p/nos. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, Sold as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. The affected front strut mounts did not contain a weld joint between the bearing housing and the rate plate.
- The risk
- The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extreme driving conditions which could cause damage to surrounding vehicle components increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Ride control will notify owners of record and replace the affected parts free of charge. The safety recall began on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact ride control at 1-248-458-1396.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Toyota Corolla Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 138 complaints about the 2001 Toyota Corolla with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (34) and the airbags (24). Those complaints describe 33 crashes, 3 fires, 58 injuries and 3 deaths. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in February 2010 for the suspension. For comparison, the 2000 has 156 and the 2002 has 144.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Corolla year, for its age
#76 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 138
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 33
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 58
- Deaths
- 3
Most common 2001 Toyota Corolla problems
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2001 Toyota Corolla recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
- The problem
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
- The problem
- Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- The risk
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- The fix
- Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
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138 complaints about the 2001 Toyota Corolla
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My daughter hit a stopped car at approx 30 mph. She hit the steering wheel and then the airbags deployed too late. She was driving on a city street. She was going straight.
We have a 2001 toyota we noticed that the check engine light would come on every month and so I took the car to autozone for a free diagnostic test each time with the result showing that the car has an electric short circuit problem. This is a defect in the timing chain and a part called a cam. To fix the problem it would cost me around 800 dollars. I reported the problem but they just ignored me. The result is I have to do an oil change every 1200 miles as there is no oil in the engine after 800 miles. Normally...
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one would have an oil change done every 3000 miles. So the check light comes on every 400 miles intervals. This problem has been reported by many people on forums about the 2001 corolla, but toyota never bothered fixing. In addition to this problem the plastic lining around our car windows, on all four doors has peeled off. I reported this to the toyota dealer last spring. The assistant service manager acknowledged that toyota knows about this lining problem and yet the dealer ignored me on this. Instead they asked me to cough up $450 to fix the problem. If this is not a ripoff on thamerican citizens then what is? Also the headlights and blinkers dont stay in the car I use wire to wire them to the frame or they fall out which happened to me alreadt thank god it was daylight here are some http://www.Corolland.Com/forums/index.Php?/Topic/18973-2001-corolla-check-engine-light-issue/ http://www.Fixya.Com/cars/t1082872-check_engine_light_2001_toyota_corolla http://www.Tundrasolutions.Com/forums/corolla-matrix/69501-2001-corolla-check-engine-p0446/ http://www.2Carpros.Com/forum/2001-toyota-corolla-check-engine-light-is-on-vt126177.Html the same problem of the check engine light has been reported on corollas 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003,... Will the dept. Of transportation act against toyota and help us fix our cars? *Tr
Check engine light not going off even after replacing the parts
Daytime running lights do not turn automatically. The high beam indicator light flashes. I turn the lights on and the high beam indicator light stops flashing. I have replaced the daytime running light relay twice and neither one fixed the problem. The daytime running light relays were used not new.
The inside door handles and exterior door locks break once every two or three months I have replaced them all with factory toyota door handles and aftermarket door handles and out side door locks I have had them repaired at the toyota dealership and by a couple different mechanic shops I have had to order and replace them myself no matter how gentle I am not even the slightest bit of pressure and they snap I have actually been locked inside my car to the point I have had to open the window and open the door handles...
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to keep them in one piece long enough to make them last the trip from louisiana to iowa 980 miles one way that's the one way they have not broken by not useing them as expected I have them on order right now it's not been one callander month since I bought the car I have been able to not replace them it's now to the point I have 2 sets on order this way when they break except for when I have used the outside door handles as entry and exit points I would like to say that it's funny but when I was unable to get the window open and I couldn't exit the car it was a horrible fear after struggling with them I happened to be looking for something to brake the window and a man parked beside me seen my struggle and the fear on my face and he came to the door asked me if he could open it from the outside in relief I was not going to have to break my window I now roll the window completely up even in freezing or raining weather I also keep my back seat wedged open for the ability to exit the truck if it's ever nessary
The best way to describe how much trouble I have had gotten a new set of tires every 90-120 days since I have owned my car the shocks are always professionally installed they have broken one and then before I can get to the shop within 3 days of feeling like I am driving on square tires they start to feel like I am only on rims with in 50 hwy and interstate miles they start to come down and the tires are rubbing on the car causing the damage to the tires and the pads have broken twice I have tried different shops but the same outcome broken
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 toyota corolla. While driving 60 mph, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. The driver's seat detached and moved backwards. As a result, the contact could not reach the pedals. None of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a neck, head, and mid back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was contacted...
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at 800-331-4331 and stated that they would inspect the vehicle within five days. The contact was advised to keep the vehicle for 30 days and the manufacturer would contact their legal department. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
Tl* 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 dealer getting repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 toyota corolla. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
In 2009 I was involved in a major car accident. I hit my head and became unconscious and my airbags deployed when I regained consciousness. I was admitted to the hospital I had a gash on my forehead. When I touched my left eyebrow it felt like I had pieces of glass in there. But now with the recalls of the airbags, I wondered if it was metal fragments, schrapral that is still in my left eyebrow. Would you please recall my vehicle so I could have my airbags replaced. When I regained consciousness I saw dirt...
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and other stuff powder coming out of my drivers airbag. Please look into this matter and email me back at [[redacted]] thank you. [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while exiting the vehicle, the driver side door handle fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the door handle was replaced. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change, the mechanic opened the driver side door and the exterior door handle fractured. The door handle was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,452.
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 triple antibiotic ointment literally a 13$ tube lasts two days I then wrap n at nite let air get it.There is no sign of healing burnt thru all layers of skin to now it is raw to the meat the pain is crazy u wud xpect so sort of relief after way ten days I am going to further my research.Way chemicals are in these airbags that's way I want to know.
On 4/22/2008 [[redacted]], 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 shock to my spine the drivers side airbag did not deploy and my seat belt was on. , I couldn't lift the compact spare tire to change the flat without my neck hurting. I had chiropractic...
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treatment but my neck was still sore . A year later I went to my gp dr. Barnes and he ordered an mri. The mri showed blown discs and /dr. Barnes ordered pt. Pt. Unsuccessful and went to neurosurgeon dr. Kralick . Who suggested posterior cervical. Laminectomy and spinal fusion c-3-c7 and had same 4-7-2010. Unfortunately I developed seroma and abscess at prov. Hospital. I coded blue twice. I had massive disability and was almost paralyzed by the infection. I had massive rehab and med expenses in excess of $500,000 I am still recovering 4 years later and have to tqke flexiril and perkaset for pain. I have profound neuropathy in my feet and hands cramping in my left hip, knee and calf and sharp pain at the site of the incision. If the airbag had deployed as it should, I would not have been hurt so badly in my spine.. *Tr
Car was totaled in front end collision. Air bags deployed. It is my understanding certain toyotas of this year had issues with air bag propellent and minute fragments of shrapnel being propelled during deployment. Since the car was totalled, I would like information on any recalls regarding type of air bag propellent used in this model and any other recalls regarding the air bag issues if any. *Tr
Engine stalled during driving, occurred to both of my cars this one is 2001 corolla, happened to my 2006 corolla a week ago. Very concerning about corolla's driving safety issue. Re-ignite the car, run normally. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the abs sensor illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was inspected, diagnosed and repaired by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,900.
Tl* 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 failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* 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*lj the consumer stated the inside door handles broke off at different mileage intervals and were replaced by him, on all four doors. Updated 02/24/14
My 20yo daughter was at a stop light completely stopped. Light turned green, everyone started to go, she took her foot off the brake rolled into the car in front of her, tapped the car and her airbags went off, broke her jaw, dislocated her jaw, broke 5 teeth in the back, and lacerated her lip. Luckily no one was in the passengers side. She had her seatbelt on, her windshield was shattered by the airbags, no damage to any other part of the vehicle. She had to have surgery, and her jaw wired shut for 4-6 weeks now....
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She will have to have root canals and caps put on her teeth after her jaw heals. She did go unconscious at impact. Luckily she had braces before and had a retainer bracket on her lower teeth which the oral surgeon said saved her teeth below or they would have all been out. I was so shocked that just a tap of the bumper in front could cause the airbags to go off and cause so much damage to someone's face. She is a full time student and has two part time jobs, so she will be out for a few weeks. *Tr updated 3/32/13 *cn
My husband was driving on the highway. He was driving a 2001 toyota corolla. The truck in front of him was going slow-so he decided to pass the guy. As he was doing so-the truck turned left. My husband hit him head-on and then the car rolled onto its top. Never did the airbags go off. Fortunately he had his seatbelt on. He was taken by ambulance to hospital. The most damage he received was his left hand and arm were badly injured. He still has to have surgery this next week. Why didn't the airbag deploy? *Tr
This is a 2001 toyota corolla with 420,000 km on it. It was driven on the highway on sat june 4th. On june 5th while approaching 60 km on an in town road in newmarket on the front hood released and flew backward smashing the windshield and damaging the hood, and some of the chassis. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from under the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated the failure was caused by a burnt ground wire and the daylight running light which failed due to the burnt wire. The relay assembly and running light were replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated due to the age of the vehicle, they could not provide assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
Tl*the 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 mention of a police report filing. The failure mileage was 60,000. According to the letter the consumer sent in, she crashed into a parked vehicle, when her vehicle suddenly accelerated out of...
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control and then crashed into the restaurant building. The consumer also stated she owns a 2006 toyota corolla and her husband was driving the vehicle when it accelerated out of control and hit five parked cars. Updated 06/17/10*jb
Driving car check engine light came on along with oil light and engine rattled. Shut car off and had towed to toyota. They changed cam gear. Drove car home oil light came on and engine rattled. Dealer did have it towed back. Dealer stated that if they find this part was not the fix they would credit me cost. They then changed oil control valve, and charged me $100.00 More along with stating the cam gear was still necessary for fix. Brought car home and check engine light came on again. Changed oil and oil...
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light has not come back on, but don't feel that car is really fixed. Paid $900.00 For all this and not comfortable that car is really fixed. Called toyota customer service and they would not help, just stated that this is in the dealers hands. Great the dealer watching out for itself with toyota having a hands off approach to taking care of this. *Tr
Toyota Corolla: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 944 | 10 | F |
| 2004 | 506 | 13 | F |
| 2003 | 769 | 13 | F |
| 2002 | 144 | 5 | C |
| 2001 | 138 | 4 | C |
| 2000 | 156 | 5 | C |
| 1999 | 157 | 4 | C |
| 1998 | 233 | 4 | D |
| 1997 | 138 | 6 | C |
2001 Toyota Corolla vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Toyota Corolla | 138 | 4 | C | |
| 2001 Honda Civic | 1,089 | 27 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Volkswagen Jetta | 677 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Hyundai Elantra | 329 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Nissan Sentra | 245 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Toyota Prius | 170 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Volkswagen Golf | 125 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Subaru Impreza | 11 | 3 | A | Compare |
| 2001 Ford Focus | 0 | 14 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 2001 Toyota Corolla
Does the 2001 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2001 Toyota Corolla: suspension (February 2010); headlights (May 2009); exterior lighting (April 2009); exterior lighting (May 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota Corolla?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (34), airbags (24), acceleration & cruise control (14).
How many complaints has the 2001 Toyota Corolla had?
138 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 22, 2000 and the latest on February 11, 2023. Of these, 33 describe a crash and 3 a fire, and together they report 58 injuries and 3 deaths.
Is the 2001 Toyota Corolla a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 41 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Toyota Corolla year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Toyota Corolla years have the most complaints?
2009 (1,533), 2010 (1,264), 2005 (944). See every Toyota Corolla year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Toyota Corolla has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data