ToyotaCorolla2002
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2002 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
1–30k mi1
100–150k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 1, 2010

    Engine

    My toyota corolla 2002 keeps wanting to stall. I've taken it in several times and mechanics says there is no problem. Not sure what to do. *tr

    ODI 10351495

  • January 1, 2009 · 110,000 miles

    Engine

    I have a 2002 toyota corolla that uses an excessive amount of oil it is not leaking it out it is burning it. After reading numerous complaints of virtually the same problems from other toyota corolla consumers i believe this seems to be a common problem in this year make and model. I even had to replace my catalytic converter due to the problem. My local toyota dealership told me to call the national toyota customer…

    ODI 10286802

  • July 20, 2008 · 18,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    2002 toyota corolla - car just stops running, symptoms like timing chain failure. Car stalls and will not die while driving. Dangerous driving condition. *tr

    ODI 10258632

  • February 19, 2008 · 79,980 miles

    Engine

    Engine malfunction dash indicator came on. First toyota dealer replaced spark plugs after discussion and said drive car for few days. Warning light came on next day. Second toyota dealer ran full diagnostics and got code p1346. Advised vvti cam needed to be replaced and possible timing chain. Minimum cost just over $1000. I asked if there was a service bulletins on this. They said no. There is. Now what step should…

    ODI 10218998

  • August 1, 2007 · 73,784 miles

    Engine

    Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota corolla. The engine is burning oil and there is no evidence of a leak. The mechanic stated that the failure is the engine. The mechanic put an oil stabilizer in the car to maintain the failure. The current and failures were mileage 73784.

    ODI 10205049

  • October 1, 2005 · 56,870 miles

    Engine

    Tl * - in october 2006, the contact took her 2002 toyota corolla to a repair shop because she was hearing a noise coming from the engine area. The vehicle had an odometer reading of 61, 313 miles. The dealer told the contact that there was no oil on the dip stick. The contact stated that she did not see an oil leak around her vehicle. The contact was also told she would need a new motor for the vehicle due to oil…

    ODI 10178569

  • March 3, 2005

    Engine

    Vehicle was going about 45 mph when all of a sudden the engine stalled unexpectedly. Vehicle was then towed to a repair shop, and results showed that the timing chain bolt was too tight, which bent the valve, and totally ruined other engine parts. Vehicle was then towed to a dealer for repairs. *ak

    ODI 10115776