2002 Toyota Corolla Lights Problems
7 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Lights Recalls (4)
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. 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: POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.
Owner Complaints (7)
A BEAM OF LIGHT COMES FROM THE HEADLIGHTS AND SHOOT UPWARDS, LIKE A SPOT LIGHT . THIS CAUSES A VISIBILITY DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING IN FOG OR UNDER OVER HEAD TREES. ALSO, REDUCES THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATION ON THE ROAD.*AK
THERE APPEAR TO BE A DISTRACTING STRAY OF LIGHT WHEN I HAVE MY HEADLIGHTS ON AT NIGHT. IT IS EVEN WORSE WHEN YOU HAVE THE HIGH BEAMS ON. IS THERE ANYWAY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP CAN TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM? *TT
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT TIME THE HEAD LIGHT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND SAID NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE HEAD LIGHTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS *TR
HEADLIGHTS CANNOT BE ADJUSTED, ONE BEAM GOES UP IN THE AIR AT 70-80 DEGREES, THE OTHER GOES STRAIGHT AHEAD.*AK
BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAVE STRAY BEAMS ON HIGH BEAM THAT PROJECT UPWARD AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. VERY DISTRACTING WHEN DRIVING IN LIGHT MIST CONDITIONS. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST HEADLIGHTS WITH NO EFFECT ON CONDITION.*AK
LEFT HEADLIGHT DEMONSTRATES A DISTINCT RAY OF LIGHT EMANATING UP AND OUT APPROX. 70-80 DEGREES PERPENDICULAR TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE ON BOTH HIGH AND LOW BEAM OPERATION. DEALER ATTEMPTS TO ADJUST HEADLIGHTS HAVE NOT RECTIFIED PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS DISTRACTING FOR THE DRIVER AND MAY AFFECT ONCOMING TRAFFIC.*AK
HEADLIGHTS ON THE 2002 COROLLA HAVE BEEN REDESIGNED. THEY REFLECT A DIRECT BEAM STRAIGHT UP. THIS IS VERY DISTRACTING BECAUSE THE BEAMS CROSS OVER THE WIND SHIELD AS THEY POINT UP. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON HIGH BEAM. HAVE NO IDEA HOW THIS APPEARS TO DISTANT DRIVERS. THE ENGINEERS NEED TO REDO THIS DESIGN. *AK