2001 Toyota Corolla Lights Problems
8 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Lights Recalls (3)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Fix: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Owner Complaints (8)
Your check engine light comes on every 400 miles due to an electrical short circuit problem related to the timing chain and camshaft components, causing your engine to lose oil rapidly — you need an oil change every 1,200 miles instead of the normal 3,000 miles. Additionally, the plastic trim around your window moldings on all four doors has peeled off, and your headlights and turn signal housings don't stay secured in place without wiring them to the frame. Fixing these issues would require engine component replacement, window trim replacement, and headlight/signal housing repair or replacement.
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Your low beam headlights are only illuminating about 10 feet of the road ahead, making it difficult to see while driving at night. The dealer is still diagnosing and repairing the issue. The problem started around 100,000 miles.
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WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN HE APPLY HIS HIGHBEAM THE LAMPS SEAM BEAM THE REFRACTION . CAUSING A PROBLEM SEEING AND A DISTRACTION. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR
BRIGHT BEAMS REFLECTED FROM EACH HEADLIGHT FORM AN "X" RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER'S FIELD OF VIEW WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW OR FOG. THE BEAMS ARE BRIGHT ENOUGH TO CREATE A REAL DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER.*AK
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND PUT HEADLIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM, LIGHTS POINTS UPWARD. THERE IS A GLARE ON FRONT OF VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, THE HIGH BEAMS SHOOT UP TOWARDS THE SKY. *JB
HEADLIGHT HIGH BEAM SHOOT UP INTO THE SKY IN THE DIRECT VISION OF THE DRIVER, DISTRACTING DRIVER, TOYOTA SAYS IT IS A DESIGN DEFECT. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
WHEN THE HIGH-BEAMS ARE ACTIVATED, THEY SHINE A BEAM OF LIGHT VERTICALLY FROM BOTH LENSES. THE BEAMS FORMSAN "X" THAT CROSSES DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS FIELD OF VISION- IT IS SO PRONOUNCED THAT IT LIGHTS UP TREES ABOVE THE CAR. I CONTACTED TOYOTA SERVICE AND ASKED IF IT WAS A LENS PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE- THEY SAID THEY HAVE RECEIVED COMPLAINTS BEFORE BUT HAVE NO PLANS TO REDESIGN HEADLIGHT LENSES. THIS SITUATION IS A DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER, AND AFFECTS VISABILITY - ESPECIALLY IN RAIN OR HAZE WHEN LIGHT BEAM BOUNCES OFF AND OBSCURES FORWARD VISION.