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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1NXBR12E91Z488173 · Checked Aug 18, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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1NXBR12E91Z•••••• 2001 Toyota COROLLA

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2001 Toyota COROLLA build (6 vs 3).

6on this build
97on the model
31builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Child Seat 1 Power Train 1 Air Bags 1

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags crash Sep 2005
Auto accident where car was totaled and air bag did not deploy
Unknown Or Other Feb 2023
Stolen
Engine And Engine Cooling Jan 2010
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…
Power Train Dec 2001
While traveling on highway at 35 mph vehicle stalls. Able to restart engine, but vehicle will not move. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter
Child Seat Sep 2000
I have never experienced a problem installing and properly securing car seats in automobiles. However, since I purchased this car, the dealership, myself nor my family members are able to get a car seat installed in the vehicle properly after following the installation…
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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 1NXBR12E91Z488173 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.