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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2T1BR12E01C452177 · Checked Oct 26, 2026
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2T1BR12E01C•••••• 2001 Toyota COROLLA

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Most reported Service Brakes 1 Hydraulic 1 Air Bags 1 Engine And Engine Cooling 1

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Engine And Engine Cooling Jul 2003
Due to engine sludge, the engine was not lubricated enough to keep the seals intact. Now oil is getting into the spark plugs causing misfire. Diagnostics resulted in a total engine replacement (engine cost not including labor) $5,000.00. Toyota should cover this, the rental car…
Service Brakes Jul 2001
Stepped on the brakes, but they failed to stop, airbag also failed, brakes fade to the floor, resulted in hitting another vehicle. Air bag did not open

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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 2T1BR12E01C452177 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.