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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2T1BU4EE0CC••••••2012 Toyota COROLLA
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2012 Toyota COROLLA build (19 vs 11).
19on this build
415on the model
39builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 16Exterior Lighting 1Visibility/wiper 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsSep 2023
Airbag needed to be replaced....again. This vehicle has had many recalls before, but now I am forced to pay for an additional replacement. Airbags are supposed to last the lifetime of the vehicle. Toyota not covering this $1000 expense is ridiculous and unsafe
Electrical SystemSep 2020
The horn stopped working. Toyota verified it is the electrical behind the dashboard, which will cost $475.00 to repair. I was on the interstate highway 89 when the car I was passing started veering into my lane. I went to use my horn and it did not work! Very scary situation
Visibility/wiperJan 2019
I have noticed that there is a very strong wave effect on the front and rear windshield that covers the length of the glass from top to bottom and a series of waves of variable width that cover the entire windshield. It seems as if the thickness of the glass varies. The objects…
Exterior LightingNov 2012
The contact owns a 2012 toyota corolla. The contact stated that when using reverse, the exterior lights would not illuminate far enough for her to see behind the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who inspected the exterior lighting and advised the contact that the…
Air BagsNov 2017
Takata recall
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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 2T1BU4EE0CC863562 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.