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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JTDEPRAE1LJ054244 · Checked Aug 31, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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JTDEPRAE1LJ•••••• 2021 Toyota COROLLA

That is about average for the 2021 Toyota COROLLA — 2 complaints per build across 81 builds.

3on this build
180on the model
81builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Carry Handle 1 Shell 1 Base 1 Tether 1

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Air Bags crash Mar 2024
The contact's daughter was a passenger in a 2021 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while the vehicle was driving at an undisclosed speed, vehicle A abruptly merged into the lane of vehicle B, causing the driver of vehicle B to suddenly apply the brakes, rapidly reducing…
Visibility/wiper May 2025
While driving with the windshield wipers on during a rain storm , the wipers would stop working suddenly. The Car was taken to dealer and windshield motor was replaced. Without working wipers, it was dangerous to drive
Carry Handle Mar 2023
The car seat base does not install properly with the seat belt method nor the anchor method. The edge of the base still flips up if the part secured by the seat belt is properly tightened. No level infication

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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 JTDEPRAE1LJ054244 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.