1997 Toyota Corolla Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1997 Toyota Corolla, 2% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear door locks (rr,rl) have inexplicably seized and do not operate in either a locking or unlocking capacity. Mechanical seizure within the lock assemblies makes operation of locks extremely difficult considering the minimal texture afforded on the lock lever. Out of fear of blowing a fuse or relay, I have disconnected the assemblies manually and now have minimal power locking capability.”
NHTSA complaint #10126577, filed 2005-06, 97,000 miles“The locks will no longer lock. When you push the electic lock button the lock will not go down on the doors. Extreme security risk. Also, the seat belts in the front often jam nearly causing an accident in itself.”
NHTSA complaint #10078698, filed 2004-06“Locks on driver's and passenger's rear doors become jammed, and cannot be opened from inside or outside. Also, brake lights are preforming erratically . Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #881211, filed 2001-02Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1997 Toyota Corolla
38 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology