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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1NXBR12E12Z••••••2002 Toyota COROLLA
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2002 Toyota COROLLA build (4 vs 2).
4on this build
82on the model
37builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedFuel System 1Gasoline 1Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashSep 2009
On september 22, 2009 my 2002 toyota corolla ce suddenly accelerated into my garage wall causing the car to be totaled (loss of over 7,000) per farmers insurance. [xxx] at that time was unaware of any issues with toyota's - the floor mat situation was just coming out. I reported…
Fuel SystemfireJul 2002
On 04/29/02 consumer discovered that vehicle was leaking fuel. Vehicle was repaired by dealer who advised consumer that the fuel lines had come loose. On 29-jul-2002 while driving, engine compartment caught on fire as a result of fuel leaking
Unknown Or OtherAug 2003
I purchased a 2002 toyota corolla and found that my nasal passages burned, my mouth had a bitter chemical taste and I felt spacy when I drove the car for more than 15 minutes. I developed a headache and my lungs burned if I was in the car for 45 minutes or more. The longer I was…
Unknown Or Other
When merced toyota applied a clear coat they damaged the paint job. They refuse to take any responsibility. When I first went to look for a car I asked them for a demo and have since found out that the vehicle they sold me was pre-owned by at least two others. The paint has been…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1NXBR12E12Z616732 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.