Hood Latch Problems of Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla owners have reported 4 problems related to hood latch (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Corolla based on all problems reported for the Corolla.

1 Hood Latch problem of the 2002 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 02/22/2006

: the contact stated while driving 30 mph the hood came unlocked and hit the roof of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop for inspection. The mechanic replaced the hood, front and rear windshield, roof and trim, fender panel and hinges. The manufacturer was alerted. It was determined the hood latch was worn and was not properly catching the striker. Updated 03/29/06.

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2 Hood Latch problem of the 1999 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 10/30/2005

1999 Toyota Corolla hood latch came loose. The vehicle's hood, windshield and roof were damaged.

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3 Hood Latch problem of the 1999 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 04/19/2001

Was traveling 15-20mph and rear ended another vehicle. This caused hood latch to release hood, and it popped backwards towards windshield. Also, left headlight had popped out. Consumer states air bag did not deploy nad suffered minor injuries.

4 Hood Latch problem of the 1996 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 11/24/1997

Failure of the hood latch and hinges caused hood to open while driving.

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Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Toyota Corolla

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
20
Door Latch problems
15
Trunk Lid Lock problems
6
Hood Latch problems
4


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