C1201 code in owner complaints

What the code means

This is a manufacturer-specific code: the meaning depends on the make and sometimes on the year.

How to read C1201: the letter C means chassis (brakes, ABS, steering, suspension); the second digit 1 marks a manufacturer code whose meaning is set by the make; the last three characters 201 identify the specific fault.

Codes for engine, transmission, transfer case and hybrid system modules. When valuing an auction car the key question is whether the fault is crash related (cut wiring, damaged radiator) or a known defect of the model.

Key figures

Complaints with this code

10

after a crash

1 (10%)

Models

8

Model years

2005–2019

Which models and years

Models whose owners name this code (8). Years link to the model year problems page.

Components named together with the code

Component as the owner filed it (one complaint can list several).

• Electrical system 4
• Engine and cooling 3
• Powertrain 3
• Electronic stability control 2
• Engine 2
• Service brakes 2
• Backover prevention 1
• Forward collision avoidance 1

Complaints by model year

• 2005 2
• 2006 1
• 2008 1
• 2010 2
• 2013 1
• 2015 2
• 2019 1

What to do if an auction car has this code

• Separate crash damage (wiring, radiator, mounts) from known model defects: see the model year problems page.

What owners report

Excerpts of owner complaints in the original wording. Owner statements not verified by the regulator; personal data removed.

• On hwy vehicle wouldn't stop or steer, lost all power and control. Came to stop in the median, had to have towed, cause is listed as :173600410, C1201, C1241, C1441 toyota of irving called to inform me that they were not able to recreate the problem and that the vehicle is operating as designed by the manufacturer.

  Toyota Venza 2013 · 2017-12 · crash

• When at 55 degrees or below getting a misfire on cylinder 2, engine light on with traction control off on my display (not the actual icon). Code reader says P0302, C1201, and B1242. Engine light starting flashing, juddering really bad when accelerating to 70mph.

  Toyota Tundra 2015 · 2021-01

• The traction control button does not work either now. I plugged in an obd scanner and got a C1201 error code which we were not able to clear. I don't recall if we were moving, parked out just turned the car on when the lights started but they will not shut off when the car is running.

  Toyota Corolla 2010 · 2020-08