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2002 Toyota Corolla Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Toyota Corolla has 8 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Toyota Corolla

Engine
24
Airbags
21
Brakes
14
Suspension
9
Visibility
9
Tires
8
Speed Control
8
Powertrain
8
Fuel System
7
Other
7
Lights
7
Seats
6
Steering
5
Structure
5
Latches & Locks
5
Seat Belts
4

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 16, 2009POWER TRAINMY 2002 TOYOTA COROLLA AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT HANDLE CAN BE SHIFTED BY ACCIDENTALLY TOUCH...
May 11, 2007POWER TRAINONE WEEK AGO I WAS RUNNING ERRANDS WITH THE TOYOTA SEQUOIA, BUT THE CAR REFUSED TO START ONCE I COM...
Apr 15, 2005POWER TRAINTOYOTA 2002 MR2 SPYDER: SEQUENTIAL MANUAL TRANSMISSION (SMT) CREEPING WHILE IN FORWARD OR REVERSE GE...
Sep 1, 2004POWER TRAINONCE YOU COME TO A STOP DURING NORMAL BREAKING, AND TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BREAK PEDAL TO START MOVI...
Dec 16, 2002POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 25MPH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BROKE. DEALER REPLACED WITH ONE TRANSM...
Apr 8, 2002POWER TRAINTHE GEAR SHIFT LOCKED UP THREE TIMES. *AK *JB
Dec 1, 2001POWER TRAINTHE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE OUT OF GEAR, AND IF IT DID MOVE OUT OF GEAR, IT ABRUPTLY DOWN SHIFTED TO SE...
Jan 1, 1970POWER TRAINTHE CONSUMER STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. *YH

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