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1NXBR12EX2Z••••••2002 Toyota COROLLA
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2002 Toyota COROLLA build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
82on the model
37builds in total
Most reportedVisibility 1Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1Tires 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineOct 2019
My toyota corolla 2002 ce has a design flaw with the pistons. There are not enough holes in the pistons to allow enough oil to go through and as a result, the vehicle is burning a lot of oil, up to 1 quart of oil every 250 miles. Please! Can you help me with this situation?…
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2006
I took my 2002 toyota corolla le in for an emissions test and failed. I was told that the repair would cost above $500 because the charcoal canister on my emissions control system had failed and I need to replace it. After researching this problem on the internet and speaking…
TiresNov 2003
Firestone tire sidewall blowout. Tire model fr680, size p185/65-r14
Unknown Or OtherAug 2003
I have a toyota corolla 2002. I noticed several service bulletin issues. What is the procedure in resolving on this matter?
Service BrakesMar 2002
While driving about any mph, could step on the brakes to stop or to reduce speed of vehicle, but instead could hear noise coming from brakes. Dealer was contacted, please provide more information
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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 1NXBR12EX2Z645548 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.