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What 590 owners told NHTSA about the 2011 Toyota Corolla Im

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

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Nov 1, 2016Airbags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/04/17*LJ UPDATED 02/07/17.*JB

NHTSA ODI 10920493

Nov 1, 2016Airbags

"TAKATA RECALL" TO MY KNOWLEDGE TOYOTA HAS YET TO REMEDY THIS RECALL SINCE GIVING NOTICE IN MAY OF THIS YEAR. THIS IS AN INCONVENIENCE, GOING ON SIX MONTHS NOW, AND I AM RESTRICTED FROM CARRYING A PASSENGER IN MY FRONT SEAT. I NEED MY FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SPACE AND CANNOT CONTINUE HAVING TO MAKE ALTERNATE ARRANGEMENTS TO FIT MY FAMILY IN A CAR. *TR

NHTSA ODI 10920619

Oct 29, 2016Airbags

TOYOTA HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE A REMEDY FOR THIS MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN A REASONABLE TIME. THE WARNING FOR THE RECALL HAS BEEN OUT SINCE MAY 2016 AND EVERY DAY THAT PASSES MEANS A HIGHER CHANCE OF A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING OCCURRENCE. THEY STATE THAT THIS AIRBAG IS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, AND IF DEPLOYED METAL FRAGMENTS COULD BE RELEASED. THEY MAKE NO MENTION OF THE IMMINENT DANGER THIS ALSO PUTS THE DRIVER IN. A METAL FRAGMENT COULD FLY OUT AND STRIKE/KILL THE DRIVER AND ANY OTHER PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE. NOT JUST THE FRONT PASSENGER WHERE THE DEFECTIVE BAG IS LOCATED. A METAL FRAGMENT COULD EASILY FLY AND STRIKE THE DRIVER, HIT NUMEROUS MAJOR ARTERIES AND VEINS IN THE NECK AND CAUSE THEM TO BLEED TO DEATH. THIS HAZARD IS LIFE THREATENING AND I DON'T FEEL THAT IT'S BEING TREATED AS IF IT IS, I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN MY CAR NOR DO I FEEL SAFE HAVING ANY PASSENGERS IN MY CAR. TOYOTA IS EXTREMELY IRRESPONSIBLE FOR LETTING THIS HAZARD GO UNCHECKED SINCE MAY 2016, I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW AND WHY AIRBAGS HAVEN'T BEEN REPLACED MUCH SOONER. I WANT TO FEEL SAFE IN MY CAR AGAIN, AND FEEL THAT THE GRAVITY OF THIS HAZARD HAS REALLY NOT BEEN CONSIDERED. THIS IS NEGLECT, AND TOYOTA DRIVERS HAVE BEEN AT RISK FOR MONTHS-THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

NHTSA ODI 10920013

Oct 27, 2016Airbags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI 10919365

Oct 27, 2016Airbags

TAKATA RECALL. WE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE IN EARLY JUNE 2016. WE WAITED FOR A RESOLUTION UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2016, BUT HEARD NOTHING. I CALLED TOYOTA EXPERIENCE CTR 9/6/16 AND WAS DIRECTED TO MY DEALER, ARLINGTON TOYOTA. I CALLED THE DEALER ON 9/6/16, 9/8/16 & 9/16/16. I FINALLY SPOKE WITH A SERVICE ADVISOR ON 9/16. WE SET UP A LONG TERM RENTAL TO BE PICKED UP EARLY OCTOBER. ON THE DATE OF PICK-UP WE HAD TO EVACUATE D/T HURRICANE MATTHEW. NOW, THE EARLIEST DATE FOR PICK-UP IS 11/1. MY 16 YEAR OLD SON DRIVES THAT CAR. I AM NOT COMFORTABLE WITH HIM DRIVING IT. I DON'T FEEL HE IS SAFE. EVEN IF ONLY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE HE WAS DRIVING, THIS COULD STILL CAUSE HIM TO LOSE CONCENTRATION, CRASH, OR WORSE. WHY IS THIS TAKING SO LONG? MY CHILD'S SAFETY IS AT STAKE. AND ONCE WE GET THE RENTAL, HE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE IT BECAUSE OF HIS AGE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND IS TAKING A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF TIME. PLEASE HELP! *TR

NHTSA ODI 10919669

Oct 26, 2016Airbags

WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN MAY 2016 AND IT'S NOW OCTOBER 2016 AND WE STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED A REMEDY. I UNDERSTAND THE VEHICLES IN THE HOTTEST CLIMATE AREAS ARE BEING REPAIRED FIRST. WE LIVE IN TEXAS AND STILL HAVE NO REMEDY! MY DAUGHTER IS IN COLLEGE DRIVING AROUND WITH A DEFECTIVE AIRBAG! IF I COULD AFFORD TO PAY FOR A RENTAL CAR, I WOULD BUT I CAN'T! SHE HAS NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. SHE DOESN'T LET ANYONE SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, HOWEVER I'M AFRAID IF SHE GETS IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIRBAG COULD STILL GO OFF. WHEN IS THIS REMEDY GOING TO BE AVAILABLE?? I PRAY NOTHING HAPPENS TO MY DAUGHTER IN THE MEANTIME!! *TR

NHTSA ODI 10919008

Oct 25, 2016Airbags

TAKATA RECALL - THE AIRBAG NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

NHTSA ODI 10918880

Oct 25, 2016Airbags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI 10918887

Oct 22, 2016Airbags

TAKATA RECALL- TOYOTA SAYS THEY DO NOT HAVE A SOLUTION FOR THIS ISSUE. SO I HAVE TO DRIVE A CAR AND WORRY IF I'M IN AN ACCIDENT I AND MY PASSENGERS COULD BE KILLED.

NHTSA ODI 10918083

Oct 21, 2016Airbags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI 10917751

Oct 21, 2016Airbags

TAKATA RECALL: WE RECEIVED A NOTICE DATED 5.23.16 INFORMING US OF THE RECALL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND THAT WE WOULD RECEIVE A 2ND NOTICE WHEN A REMEDY BECAME AVAILABLE. WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED A SECOND NOTICE AND TOYOTA INDICATES [VIA WEBSITE AND PHONE CALL] A REMEDY IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND WILL NOT BE UNTIL 2017. IN THE MEANTIME, WE HAVE BEEN TOLD TO "NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH AN OCCUPANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT." IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT TOYOTA IS RESOLVING THIS ISSUE IN A "TIMELY MANNER" AND WE ARE LEFT WITHOUT THE FULL USE OF OUR VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI 10917799

Oct 20, 2016Airbags

IT'S BEEN MORE THAN 4 MONTHS THAT I CONTACTED THE DEALER TO SEE WHAT THEY COULD DO TO FIX THE AIRBAG PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. AS OF NOW, I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY CALLS OR INFORMATION ON WHEN THE CAR WILL BE FIXED. I HAVE PASSENGERS IN THE CAR AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING WITH THEM, KNOWING THE AIR BAG COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES OUT OF MY CONTROL.

NHTSA ODI 10917707

Oct 19, 2016Airbags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI 10917353

Oct 18, 2016Airbags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI 10917213

Oct 17, 2016Airbags

2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE FOR RECALL NOTICE 16V-340. *SMD

NHTSA ODI 10914735

Oct 17, 2016Airbags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI 10916545

Oct 13, 2016Airbags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI 10915763

Oct 11, 2016SteeringElectrical systemSpeed control

CAR WAS STEERING ON ITS OWN AND ALSO THE SPEED WAS BEING CONTROLLED ALONG WITH ELECTRICAL ISSUES.

NHTSA ODI 10915399

Oct 10, 2016Airbags

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR TAKATA FROM TOYOTA. THE RECALL NOTICE SAID THAT IF ANYONE SAT IN THE FRONT SEAT WITH ME AND THE AIRBAG INFLATED, THERE COULD BE SERIOUS PERSONAL BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. THE RECALL WAS ISSUED ON MARY 4 AND I RECEIVED NOTICE ON JUNE 9. TO THIS DATE, I HAVE NOT BEEN GIVEN ANY NOTICE OF WHAT TOYOTA WILL DO TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. WHEN I CALLED THEM, I WAS TOLD THE "ENGINEERS WERE WORKING ON A SOLUTION." IN THE MEANTIME, I AM PAYING MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $240 AND AM FEARFUL OF DRIVING MY CAR. WHEN I HAVE A PASSENGER, THEY HAVE TO RIDE IN THE BACK SEAT. MY COMPLAINT IS AGAINST TAKATA AND TOYOTA FOR KNOWING OF THIS PROBLEM AND NOT SOLVING IT. THEY MENTIONED THAT I COULD GET A RENTAL, BUT I HAVE NOWHERE TO PARK IT. I AM A 74 YEAR OLD WOMAN AND I DO NOT KNOW WHERE TO TURN. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP? WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN RESOLVED AND WHAT IS AN ESTIMATE OF WHEN I WILL BE ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR AGAIN WITHOUT CONSTANT STRESS?

NHTSA ODI 10915095

Oct 10, 2016Airbags

COMPLAINT # 10894698 I COMPLETED THIS FORM IN 8/2016 AND HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANY RESPONSE.

NHTSA ODI 10915121

Oct 7, 2016Airbags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ODI 10914498

Oct 6, 2016Airbags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN MAY. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE....UPDATED 05/17/17 *BF UPDATED 09/08/2017*JS

NHTSA ODI 10914285

Oct 5, 2016Airbags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION IN MAY OF 2015. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI 10914027

Oct 4, 2016Airbags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI 10913657

Oct 3, 2016Airbags

TAKATA RECALL. MY CAR IS AFFECTED BUT NO TIMEFRAME FOR RESOLUTION HAS BEEN OFFERED BY MANUFACTURER. MY CAR IS USED FOR MULTI-PASSENGER CARPOOL AND IT IS INCONVENIENT TO HAVE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BE EMPTY. MY CAR IS NOT USABLE IN THIS SCENARIO. NO ALTERNATIVE FOR REMEDY HAS BEEN OFFERED. THIS IS A HARDSHIP. PLEASE HELP.

NHTSA ODI 10911201

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