2001 Toyota Corolla Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 11%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,201miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Toyota Corolla, 11% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,201 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“We were traveling from tx to sc using cruise control (cc) on my 2001 Toyota Corolla le. Heat was noted on the cc switch on 2/16/05. On 2/17/2005 the cruise control was engaged at 75 MPH. The cc failed to disengage when brakes were applied; cc failed to disengage at the switch. The acceleration would not stop despite brake application. The transmission selector was put into neutral and the car was stopped with foot and emergency brakes the engine continued to race at high rpms until the engine was turned off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10111852, filed 2005-02, 26,402 miles“Entered freeway driving 2001 Toyota Corolla. Accelerated to 70 MPH and while moving into the left-hand lane, gas pedal would not release and tried braking but they would not engage and steering wouldn't release. Went into the median and rolled over three times. Completely totaled the car and I was taken by ambulance to nearby hospital when I was evaluated and released. Have had 10 surgeries since accident including a total hip replacement and now a 3rd total knee replacement. I also suffered a concussion. …”
NHTSA complaint #10310841, filed 2010-02“2001 Toyota Corolla - regarding sudden surge. I have noticed on many occasions that my Corolla will surge forward(from a stop). I just equated it with the defroster turning on(AC pump). Maybe there is more to it?”
NHTSA complaint #10060850, filed 2004-03“I had been driving north on the maine turnpike with my cruise control on. It was a clear night and the roads were dry. As I approached the toll both I tried to turn my cruise control off, the car did not respond. I then turned the cruise control system off and the car was still not responding. I hit the brakes and was still unable to slow the car down. I then put the car in neutral and slammed on the brakes and was still unable to get the car to respond. …”
NHTSA complaint #769086, filed 2002-10“The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Corolla. The contact was attempting to park the vehicle. A sudden acceleration occurred and the vehicle crashed into a building. The front end of the vehicle bumper sustained damages, and no personal injuries. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop with repairs performed. There was no mention of a police report filing. The failure mileage was 60,000. According to the letter the consumer sent in, she crashed into a parked vehicle, when her vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control and then crashed into the restaurant building. …”
NHTSA complaint #10322161, filed 2010-03, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10045140Jun 13, 2012Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 13 | 6% |
| 2018 | 11 | 8% |
| 2017 | 29 | 16% |
| 2016 | 22 | 10% |
| 2015 | 18 | 8% |
| 2014 | 29 | 11% |
| 2013 | 18 | 9% |
| 2012 | 16 | 4% |
| 2011 | 46 | 8% |
| 2010 | 198 | 16% |
| 2009 | 197 | 14% |
| 2008 | 54 | 17% |
| 2007 | 95 | 11% |
| 2006 | 75 | 9% |
| 2005 | 66 | 8% |
| 2004 | 60 | 13% |
| 2003 | 77 | 11% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 14 | 11% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 13 | 8% |
| 1998 | 18 | 8% |
| 1997 | 9 | 7% |
| 1996 | 7 | 5% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 13% |
| 1988 | 1 | 4% |
| 1987 | 3 | 21% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
| 1982 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 2001 Toyota Corolla
31 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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