10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,500 miles

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problem #4

Sep 032021

Corolla

  • miles
Shifter cable broke off and the car was not able to brake/stop. Had it towed and doral Toyota reinstall shifter cable assy on. 09/03/2021. If you need it have the invoice and proof of payment, too. This is a huge safety risk! cable assy transmission broke off. Vehicle will not stop. Had it towed and doral Toyota order parts and performed the labor on 04/08/2015. Have the invoice and proof the payment, too. This has happed to this vehicle twice and there is no recall(?)

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #3

Mar 092018

Corolla

  • 184,000 miles
The contact owned a 2004 Toyota Corolla. While driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact struck a utility pole. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed a total loss. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to call their lawyers. The failure mileage was 184,000. The VIN was not available.

- Davie, FL, USA

problem #2

Sep 112015

Corolla 4-cyl

  • miles
2004 Toyota Corolla. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake system issues.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

problem #1

Apr 242011

Corolla 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while attempting to decelerate, the brakes failed to function. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear end of another a vehicle. There were no injuries. The contact also stated that upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 01/29/13 the consumer no longer has possession of this vehicle. Updated 01/30/2013

- Staten Island, NY, USA