Seats Problems of Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla owners have reported 99 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (63 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat head restraint (13 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Seats problems of Toyota Corolla

The Seats problem

While the vehicle was parked and powered off, a fire originated inside the driver seat area. There was no collision, no aftermarket electrical equipment installed, and no heated seat or accessory usage at the time of the incident. The vehicle was stationary when the fire began.   Read details...

The Front Seat Head Restraint problem

Headrest angle. It is my understanding from my expierience that all car headrests now induce neck pain thanks to NHTSA's terrible regulation mandating that headrests be angled or have a minimum distance to the head to reduce whiplash.   Read details...

The Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

The rear seat was always tough to get it to stay locked in place after folding the seat down. At 70,000 miles, one half of the 60/40 seat would not stay locked in position, after being folded down. According to the dealer, the whole seat locking mechanism needs to be replaced at a cost of $300.   Read details...

The Front Seat Recliner problem

Thecontact stated that after purchasing the vehicle a problem with the seats wasidentified. One of the problems iwasthe driver's side seat adjustment bar. The bar will not anchor on both sides after the seat has been repositioned.   Read details...

The Seat Broken problem

Tl- the contact owned a 2001 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, another vehicle rear ended the contact�s vehicle. The driver�s seat broke, fell off backward and the seat moved backward. The contact could not reach the pedal.   Read details...




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