2002 Toyota Corolla Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Toyota Corolla, 3% of the 117 complaints for this model year.
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.
“I purchased a 2002 Toyota Corolla and found that my nasal passages burned, my mouth had a bitter chemical taste and I felt spacy when I drove the car for more than 15 minutes. I developed a headache and my lungs burned if I was in the car for 45 minutes or more. The longer I was in the car the longer it took to get rid of this toxic chemical feel in my respitory system. The dealer was willing to trade me out of this "toxic" car into a new one but even though I eagerly tried a new Corolla, echo, and matrix, the new cars were even worse. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070193, filed 2004-01“When merced Toyota applied a clear coat they damaged the paint job. They refuse to take any responsibility. When I first went to look for a car I asked them for a demo and have since found out that the vehicle they sold me was pre-owned by at least two others. The paint has been damaged on the hood, top, sides & trunk. They have stated they have all their is dotted so there is nothing they will do. They have tried to blame me stating I followed a truck leaking acid or gravel, or acid rain, it hasn't rained prior to the damage. …”
NHTSA complaint #769718, filed 2002-11“While installing the evenflo cozy carry child seat(model # 272126p1) equipped with the switchable retractor, the plastic bent upward breaking at the seat belt tab closest to the door, the seat was being installed with the lap and shoulder belts under both tabs of the seat belt path.”
NHTSA complaint #564783, filed 2002-03Related service bulletins
- 10022143Apr 26, 2007Techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 44% |
| 2025 | 7 | 23% |
| 2024 | 17 | 26% |
| 2023 | 18 | 24% |
| 2022 | 15 | 15% |
| 2021 | 33 | 18% |
| 2020 | 80 | 26% |
| 2019 | 32 | 16% |
| 2018 | 19 | 14% |
| 2017 | 31 | 17% |
| 2016 | 24 | 11% |
| 2015 | 33 | 15% |
| 2014 | 38 | 14% |
| 2013 | 16 | 8% |
| 2012 | 11 | 2% |
| 2011 | 19 | 3% |
| 2010 | 47 | 4% |
| 2009 | 40 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 22 | 3% |
| 2006 | 29 | 3% |
| 2005 | 25 | 3% |
| 2004 | 16 | 3% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Toyota Corolla
23 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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