3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,833 miles

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problem #3

Mar 052014

Corolla

  • miles
The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the suspension was unstable and there was a rattling noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10E002000 (suspension). The contact also stated that there was an intermittent electrical short in which the fuses shorted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician diagnosed that the dashboard would need to be replaced and rewired. The mechanic replaced the fuses. In addition, the brake light remained illuminated. The contact indicated that the brake pedal had to be depressed to the floor with force to completely stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

- Natchitoches, LA, USA

problem #2

Sep 012010

Corolla

  • 110,500 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start during damp, cold weather while the vehicle was parked on a flat surface. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,500 and the current mileage was 112,800. The VIN was unavailable.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #1

Sep 151997

Corolla

  • miles
Intermittently the rear brake lights will blow out. The dealer has replaced the socket and the condition is reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Conyers, GA, USA