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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JTDEPRAE9LJ055996 · Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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JTDEPRAE9LJ•••••• 2020 Toyota COROLLA

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3on this build
300on the model
115builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Air Bags 1 Service Brakes 1 Engine 1

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Air Bags crash Jun 2019
Bad accident air bags did not deploy car was totalled. Also the car is supose to stop if something is in the way. And the side sensor did not work a couple times something got close on the side warning never went off. After accident a light on the dash said saftey malfunction
Engine May 2024
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light was illuminated and flashing. The contact stated that the vehicle was not accelerating above 30 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
Service Brakes Feb 2023
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and making a right turn, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that she shifted to park(P) and heard an…

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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 JTDEPRAE9LJ055996 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.