2001 Toyota Corolla engine and engine cooling problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Toyota Corolla — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving car check engine light came on along with oil light and engine rattled. Shut car off and had towed to toyota. They changed cam gear. Drove car home oil light came on and engine rattled. Dealer did have it towed back. Dealer stated that if they find this part was not the fix they would…”
filed Mar 16, 2010
“The engine on my 2001 toyota corolla s had the timing chain jump, the engine suffered damaged valves, 3 pistons were broken and damaged others. My car had only slightly over 66,000 miles on it. The toyota dealer where I purchased the car wouldn't do anything because the car was out of warranty, but…”
filed Feb 26, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Corolla years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Corolla | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Corolla | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Corolla | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Corolla | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Corolla | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 Corolla | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 Corolla | 42 | 3% |
| 2008 Corolla | 33 | 11% |
| 2007 Corolla | 68 | 8% |
| 2006 Corolla | 104 | 12% |
| 2005 Corolla | 92 | 11% |
| 2004 Corolla | 46 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Toyota Corolla
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.