Major Problems with 2012 Toyota Corolla Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2012 Toyota Corolla

2012 Toyota Corolla SEATS Victims: 2 Mileage: 250 miles

2012 Toyota Corolla AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 8000 miles

2012 Toyota Corolla AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 50000 miles

Browse 2012 Toyota Corolla complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, STEERING and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Toyota Corolla owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
AIR BAGS
the driver fell asleep at the wheel awoke and tried to correct his lane position. upon his attempt the car...
342
~ 7933 miles
STEERING
the component/system is known in the industry as electric power sterring(eps). i purchased my new corolla s on 26 march...
17
~ 13515 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving a low parking speed she depressed...
14
~ 31548 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph she tried to depress...
11
~ 26282 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the component/system is known in the industry as electric power sterring(eps). i purchased my new corolla s on 26 march...
11
~ 46909 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
shortly after purchasing the vehicle (new) from the dealership my daughter was getting bites all over her legs and i...
8
~ 34239 miles
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota corolla. the contact stated that while stopped at a stop light he depressed...
6
~ 21974 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2012 toyota corolla. consumer writes in regards to vehicle damage after an accident. *smd the consumer stated her daughter was...
6
~ 13790 miles
SEAT BELTS
i was involved in accident where i was t-boned on the driver side and pushed from the traffic lane onto...
4
~ 25190 miles
SEATS
my complaint concerns the driver's seat in my brand new 2012 corolla purchased on 06/23/12. after more than 9 years...
4
~ 9938 miles
ENGINE
while waiting for the traffic light to change and my foot on the brakes the car suddenly accelerated and despite...
3
~ 26008 miles
SUSPENSION
vehicle steering has poor on-center feel. when vehicle is driven over 30 mph the wheel can be turned an inch...
3
~ 2368 miles
STRUCTURE
(1) 2012 toyota corolla 4 doors 4 cylinder. when you drive the car at a speed of 65 mph or...
3
~ 107 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota corolla. the contact stated that when using reverse the exterior lights would not...
2
~ 17308 miles
WHEELS
the driver fell asleep at the wheel awoke and tried to correct his lane position. upon his attempt the car...
2
~ 24342 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
the driver fell asleep at the wheel awoke and tried to correct his lane position. upon his attempt the car...
2
~ 23675 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
i have noticed that there is a very strong wave effect on the front and rear windshield that covers the...
1
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
2012 toyota corolla. consumer writes in regards to transmission and vehicle acceleration problems. *smd *cn...
1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the door lock system failed and caused the...
1
~ 34000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota corolla. the contact stated that the door lock system failed and caused the...
1
~ 34000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
when i set up and set down the pilot windows. it makes a estrange noise this car is new. *tr...
1
~ 8200 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
2012 toyota corolla. consumer writes in regards to gas pedal problem and window on driver's side. *smd the consumer stated
1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2012 toyota corolla. consumer writes in regards to gas pedal problem and window on driver's side. *smd the consumer stated
1
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota corolla. the contact stated that when using reverse the exterior lights would not...
1
~ 200 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
while making a left hand turn off of a busy street the car slowed to an unsafe speed and was...
1
~ 1846 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING
(1) 2012 toyota corolla 4 doors 4 cylinder. when you drive the car at a speed of 65 mph or...
1
INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
(1) 2012 toyota corolla 4 doors 4 cylinder. when you drive the car at a speed of 65 mph or...
1

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