2001 Toyota Corolla Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
29 -31 City / 37 -38 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
125
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Linda S
Its has a very good size trunk and great gas mileage.
It is very dependable. I have had very few repair problems. It gets good gas mileage. I have no complaints.
accountCircle Laura F
Toyotas to me are the go-to import vehicles!
I stick with Toyotas because I believe they are a very reliable vehicle. I have never been able to buy a new car, in fact this is the newest year I have ever owned! That fact that everything is electric is fun! I absolutely love the sunroof! And of course the mileage. I am able to afford putting plus gas into it instead of regular. It is very easy to drive and enjoyable on long trips. It helps that the heater actually works 100%. The air conditioner works 100%. Maintenance on Toyotas are very affordable! Being a 6 cylinder is economical! Tires are important and I can afford to buy 4 all at once. I consider myself extremely lucky to own my own car! I would never buy anything else! If I were to win some lottery $, I would get a 2019 Toyota forerunner!
accountCircle Sherry J
The body has fallen apart like the door handles have fallen off on inside and outside of vehicle but the engine hasn't had anything wrong with it at all
I have over 300,000 miles on my car and have had no repairs I have had to do to it as of yet other then changing the oil in it, this car has been the most reliable car I have ever owned any other car i've owned either broke down or transmission would have done went out on it by now
accountCircle Mary R
It's reliability. It is most important. It is also a budget friendly.
I love the low maintenance of the car. It is reliable and gas efficient.
accountCircle ron w
Great resale value good gas mileage and very low cost to drive
It rides like a dream love the good gas mileage and smooth ride
accountCircle ron n
Very good gas mileage and low maintenance cost
None whatsoever been a good car all the years I have had it
accountCircle Mary Cate R
The car is a great value.
I love the reliability of my car. The car is low maintenance. I have no complaints about the car. The car has lasted a long time. It is a good value.
accountCircle Katharine B
It dependable when running.
It dependable and long running and the gas does not take that much gas to fill the engine. It runs smoothly and good.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Leigh D
The safety features are the latest and greatest.
When time comes, I will need a new one. It has gotten old. There are oil leaks and I need to constantly add oil to it.
accountCircle Richard Manning
Hetting a different car or walking
I'll never own another one. You cannot keep enough parts on hand for this vehicle. Door handles all four inside and out continue to break. Malfunctions with the master door and window control continues to fail leaving you unable to open any door or window time after time. Trunk latch stopped working and can'tget into it. Inside release (plastic) breaks and again can't get to the spare tire. The relays keep coming out about half way so cirquits won'twork and carwon't start leaving you stranded or until you figure out what happened and the list goes on. O2 sensor backs itself out and now the number 2 cylinder isn't working. Uses more oil than gasoline and doesn't leak any where. I dont really need to say anymore do i?
accountCircle Richard M
Car of the year what not to buy.
This year Toyota was a bad year. With 126,000 miles it goes through more oil than gas. It has multiple unexplained electrical failures. The power windows stop working for no reason then start working by themselves. The inside plastic door handles continue to break several times each. Outside dust and dirt comes in from somewhere and is terrible on sinus. The car sits so low to the ground that it's very difficult to get in and out of. Mostly, it has too many recalls that they won't do a thing about. Never buy another one.
accountCircle NAWEED S
It is an old car, sometimes the seatbelts in the passenger side does not function as needed.
It is such an older car that the driver side door sometimes jams. Also, it is just so old that it is falling apart. Due to money, I cannot afford to get a newer car currently.
accountCircle Vanessa S
The annoying, uncomfortable Toyota Camry that stops in the middle of the road.
The seats are not comfortable and it is hard for me to move my seat back and forth. The engine always has problems. It can even stop in the middle of the road.
accountCircle Caitlin H
2001 Toyota Corolla, NOT worth the problems
As far as comfort goes it is a great little car. However, I do not like that the windows aren't automatic. Also, there is no CD player. I have had so many problems with this car. It is not reliable at all. There is a new problem every month. Recently it has been pulling to the right really hard. I just had to get new brakes put on it and then the brake light came on the very next day. Also, the brake line is leaking.
accountCircle Amy M
Reliable, but no-frills car.
It is very reliable, but old. It does not have any modern features. The seats are bucket which makes it hard to climb in and out of the car. The ride is bumpy and sound proofing is minimal. However, the car is fairly low-maintenance. In the 13 years since I have owned it, I have done the brakes twice, replaced the battery three times, and other assorted odd parts. It has paid for itself.
accountCircle Jeff H
It lasted forever and is still running today
Has bad shocks, engine issues, body issues, the hood is stuck, is reliable, but not a comfortable drive, however I've had my car for 18 years and it's been up and down and far and wide which is a testament to how well this car is made and produced by the Toyota company

Toyota Corolla Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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CE
125 HP 35-35 MPG 5 Seats
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S
125 HP 33-33 MPG 5 Seats
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125 HP 33-33 MPG 5 Seats
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2001 Toyota Corolla Owner Reviews

4.02
168 Reviews
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5 stars 38%
4 stars 35%
3 stars 23%
2 stars 3%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Francesca C on March 25, 2021
I suppose that others should know that this model of car is very reliable.
What I like about my vehicle is that it is extremely relatable. I have had it for many years and have never had any serious issues with it. My main dislike is the gas mileage is not so great anymore.
accountCircle Shay W on March 25, 2021
It is standard transmission.
My vehicle has good gas mileage. I like that it is a standard transmission car. I like that it is small and compact.
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Ranks #7 Small Cars by Owners

The 2001 Toyota Corolla has an average owner rating of 4.10 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 24 other Small Cars.

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4.28
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4.25
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2001 Toyota Corolla
4.02

Ranks #3 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Toyota Corolla has a combined MPG of 38 which ranks it #3 of 24 other Small Cars.

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2001 Toyota Echo
41 MPG
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2001 Honda Civic
40 MPG
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2001 Toyota Corolla
38 MPG

Is The 2001 Toyota Corolla A Good Car?

Yes it is a very reliable car that will have cosmetic damage over time and some necessary repairs like leaking radiators or oil leaks but nothing major
Patricia D.
Yes, it’s super reliable and dependable. It will last you a long time with few problems. It is 18 years old and the AC still works. With regular maintenance, this car will take you to infinity and... Read More
Christine D.
Yes, for the past 18 years. Do not spend a lot on repairs as I keep up to date on all repairs, oil changes, tires, etc
My B.
Yeah I believe it's a good vehicle in my opinion. It's amazing on gas and gas is cheap and it's a reliable car.
Nina K.
It is a pretty reliable car. The gas mileage for it is around 30 miles per gallon. It was an inexpensive car to buy and it does not need many repairs. It is a great car for a college student.
Joe H.
Yes very good. Its old but it only had 150,000 miles on it when I brought it in March. It's very easy on gas it's small but I can go more places than I did did before I got this Toyota
Jennifer R.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Toyota Corolla?

It is very reliable and currently has over two hundred thousand miles on it still running fine, although it is in need of some repairs like with the radiator and catalytic converter and some cosmetic... Read More
Cj O.
The 2001 Toyota Corolla is super reliable and has very few problems. With age the vinyl does become brittle and break off but that’s merely cosmetic. The door handle also became brittle and broke but... Read More
Nicole Z.
I have not had any problems, always ready to go when I am. If you keep up on every day maintenance your car will remain reliable
Kevin W.
So far not that I can think of besides if your not a fan of doing car work like basic changing oil or air filter or having a CD player than it's not a car for you. But for me it works
Meghan S.
It has a few problems, but most of them are due to electrical issues and wiring. The engine screwed up and had to be replaced, but the replacement engine has worked great
Maya K.
Its reliable. .the only problem is that I have to keep oil in it and check often. Because it's almost 20 years old
Professor W.

Is The 2001 Toyota Corolla A Good Value?

I do not know how much it initially cost in 2001 but compact cars of that size and brand usually go for around $15,000-$20,000, so it would've been somewhere in that range, and it is a very good value... Read More
Miguel H.
Today this car is worth probably about $3,000 depending on condition and mileage. However, it’s worth more than that to me because of how dependable and safe it is. Definitely a good value for its... Read More
Josh S.
Paid off many years ago, the proof is in the pudding. I pay less than $1,000 a year on any repairs or updates
Jess J.
My cost about around $5,000 and it was used and had great mileages on the car and it was clean. I thought it was well spent
Melanie L.
This Corolla cost me about $3000 to buy used. It is a very good value. It doesn't break down and the gas mileage is very good
Tiffany B.
I paid 2200 for it. And yes it good value. Its has low miles on it. Its clean inside out only the door on the passenger side door won't open but that's a easy fix
Jacqueline B.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2001 toyota corolla transmission fluid type?

Answer: The 2001 Toyota Corolla's 1.8 liter 4Cylinder engine is equipped with A4-speed automatic transmission that useS3.3 quarts of Dexron ViATF fluid as an initial fill. A transmission flush and filter change is...

What's the 2001 Toyota Corolla p0420 code?

Answer: The code P0420 on a 2001 Toyota Corolla means the catalySTSystem efficiency is below the threshold [of the allowed efficiency for emissions control]. In other words, the catalytic converter is reported as not...

What is the 2001 Toyota Corolla fuel pressure regulator location?

Answer: The 2001 Toyota Corolla fuel pressure regulator location is at the end of the fuELRail. Car parts will be eventually become ineffective. The fuel filter needs to be replaced every 30,000 miles. If it doesn't,...

What is the 2001 Toyota Corolla fuel filter location?

Answer: The 2001 Toyota Corolla fuel filter is located on the driver's side of the engine chassis and it is encased ina small canister and will be attached to the fuel line. You will be able to access it best when...

What is the 2001 Toyota Corolla ecu location?

Answer: The 2001 Toyota Corolla ECU location is underneath the center storage box, behind the ashtray and 12V powerpoint. Your ECU is a computer system that operates by way of a network of sensors. These sensors...
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Safety & Reliability

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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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