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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,158 miles

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2012 Toyota Corolla miscellaneous problems

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2012 Toyota Corolla Owner Comments

problem #11

Apr 212022

Corolla

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My Corolla flipped over upside down going 30 miles an hour. I collided with another vehicle that was stopped in the opposing lane of travel to turn left. We both barely were over center the line at impact that somehow caused my Corolla to roll upside down. Some how this did not deploy the safety airbags either. The airbags are not my complaint; but rather that I managed to flip upside down going 30 mph from a driver side collision. I-€™m writing in an attempt to understand why it wasn-€™t just an impact, but actually flipped the vehicle over. Also, why the safety airbags, which were recalled and repaired, did not engage upon impact. I just replaced the transmission 3 weeks prior to this bizarre accident, that may have totaled my vehicle. It-€™s still sitting in my garage because new investments had just been made to keep it in good shape for another year (transmission, tires, headlights, plate renewal, etc). I was planning to purchase a new Toyota suv the following spring or shortly after. Unfortunately this collision has derailed all future ambitions regarding my mode of transportation and forced me to purchase an extremely old Toyota Avalon in order for me to function in my daily life as a single parent. I am very fortunate to have escaped any serious injuries considering I was upside down, hanging from my seatbelt, and even more grateful that I had not gotten my 9 year old daughter yet. I was in route to pick her up around 4pm when it happened. I would love some insight or science as to why or how that could have happened. *side complaint- the grill of my Corolla has fallen off twice unnoticeably (and I purchased and replaced with a new one both times). Why are either the fasteners not stronger or why isn-€™t the bottom of the vehicle itself not stronger. It-€™s the flimsiest plastic which shouldn-€™t be used on something meant to transport the most precious cargo. I-€™ve noticed it is very common for many Corollas to be missing the grill piece since it-€™s become a -€œthing-€.

- Dekalb , IL, USA

problem #10

Apr 182022

Corolla

  • miles
While driving on the highway the sunroof unexpectedly exploded

- Rochester , NH, USA

problem #9

Mar 012021

Corolla

  • 58,000 miles
My car is equipped with a 2zr-fe engine and it is known issue for all those engines as it exhibit a mil "on" with dtc P219A (bank 1air-fuel ratio imbalance) present. Same issue with most 2012-2014 Corolla which has above engine plus 2012-2013 matrix (Toyota) vehicles this is very dangerous as whole engine vibrats and it makes trac off plus car will breakdown any time on the road way resulting critical situations

- Kendall Park, NJ, USA

problem #8

Jun 152020

Corolla

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Kindly, my car is Toyota Corolla 2012, I purchased it from saudi arabia, and then I exported it to my mother country ( egypt ). it is manufactured to arab gulf specifications and I am the first owner, I am writing to complain about my car dashboard. Three months ago, I found that the dashboard began to melt and became sticky by the heat of the sun, in addition to; it creates an unsafe glare on the windshield while driving. After searching for a solution to the problem, I found that many costumers have faced the same problem and was solved by Toyota customer satisfaction. Toyota dealership in egypt "Toyota egypt" refused to replace the melting dashboard with a new one because my car is no longer under warranty, but regardless of my car's age, is the dashboard supposed to melt ! therefore, I want to know your response regarding this problem. Knowing that, I do not ever put any materials on the dashboard. Please find the attached photos. Thank you for your kind understanding

- Cairo, AL, USA

problem #7

Jun 202020

Corolla 4-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
My car burned I was driving in the freeway 80 West in California en them I just saw the smoke in the car I pulled over and them the car started burning we call 911 but it was too late, I don't think I was for the cooler was low because I check a week ago.

- San Pablo, CA, USA

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problem #6

Oct 252017

Corolla

  • miles
Takata recall problems I have contacted the dealership on a couple of occasions. To try a schedule the replacements with no luck. They tell me "recall incomplete, remedy not yet available" does this mean I will have to wait until something happens and someone is hurt" this is not acceptable! should I contact my lawyer now"

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #5

Jun 232017

Corolla

  • 44,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My 2012 Toyota Corolla has issues with the electric locks. When I try unlocking my vehicle using the keypad or the electric locks within the vehicle, it simply does not work on my two front doors despite having electric locks in my vehicle. My research of other customers' issues online reveal similar issues to mine. (see https://www.quora.com/the-electronic-lock-unlock-on-the-passenger-door-of-my-Toyota-Corolla-has-ceased-to-operate-and-I-have-to-operate-it-manually-how-do-I-fix-it-myself; https://www.youtube.com/watch"V=uxh0itv4_nc; https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=sjefb1qutvi; https://www.youtube.com/watch"V=cvb63ky1lm8.) I am concerned about my safety because if I get in an accident and cannot unlock the doors because of the faulty door locks, I could be seriously injured and die. This same concern extends to my passengers. This is a serious safety concern that needs addressed, especially considering the recurring and consistent instances of this issue in Toyota vehicles. I look forward to comments regarding the overall safety concerns relating to Toyota vehicles and their door lock issues. Thank you.

- Irvine, CA, USA

problem #4

May 212017

Corolla

  • 30,000 miles
Unexpected acceleration, which almost caused a major accident at a gas pump. The car was in motion and slowing to stop at the gas pump. This happened once a few years ago while pulling into a parking lot. Very dangerous situation.

- Saunderstown, RI, USA

problem #3

Aug 312012

Corolla

  • 25 miles
I have experienced this since the beginning of the purchase. I use the air condition. If I am done, I turn the ac off. After using the ac, there is a foul odor that arises. I have tried to open up the vents. I have checked underneath the car. I have opened the front where it leads to the cabin filter. I have changed the cabin filter several times. The odor still persists. The only thing that the car dealers have told me to do was to run the heater after using the ac. It is redundant if I have to run the heater in a hot day.

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 122013

Corolla

  • 8,715 miles
1. while driving with ac on water was leaking down into the passenger side carpet. Dealer checked and found that the A/C drain hose was clogged. This happened on July 10th. 2013. Dealer did not charge for cleaning clogged drain. 2. on July 8th 2015, the same condition occurred and took it into the dealer. Dealer diagnosed A/C drain clogged and caused water to back up into the oxygen sensor causing the "check engine " and "trac off" lights to come on. Dealer now charged $252.59 and stated that this is not covered by warranty. This is the second time and it is affecting the engine. I need to have this situation fixed before it occurrs again and cause serious accident or death to occupant.

- New Hyde Park, NY, USA

problem #1

May 212013

Corolla 4-cyl

  • miles
2012 Toyota Corolla. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle damage after an accident. The consumer stated her daughter was driving, when a tractor trailer made a left turn, two cars ahead of her. Two vehicles in front of his daughter hit their brakes extremely fast, and his daughter was unable to stop in time, and she hit the truck in front of her. The consumer stated the air bag deployed as they should and protected his daughter. Only the front of the vehicle was smashed. However, the insurance company declared the vehicle a total loss.

- Floresville, TX, USA

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