Toyota Corolla years to avoid
More than twice the Corolla's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Toyota Corolla years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Toyota Corolla complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Toyota Corolla problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags4,683
- Engine1,326
- Steering1,189
- Acceleration1,151
- Electrical876
- Brakes833
- Transmission671
- Body463
- Fuel system415
- Seat belts404
- Visibility325
- Suspension257
Most reported problems on the Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | - | 1 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2026 | - | 18 | Brakes | 1 | 6 | ||
| 2025 | - | 32 | Brakes | 8,000 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2024 | - | 66 | Driver assistance | 16,405 | 2 | 11 | |
| 2023 | - | 74 | Steering | 3 | 8 | ||
| 2022 | 89 | 103 | Electrical | 21,300 | 0 | 14 | Fewest complaints |
| 2021 | 82 | 188 | Airbags | 39,200 | 1 | 18 | |
| 2020 | 69 | 313 | Engine | 10,000 | 3 | 22 | |
| 2019 | 77 | 205 | Transmission | 12,800 | 5 | 24 | |
| 2018 | 83 | 136 | Fuel system | 17,000 | 3 | 26 | Fewest complaints |
| 2017 | 78 | 178 | Airbags | 13,500 | 3 | 44 | Fewest complaints |
| 2016 | 74 | 215 | Airbags | 25,000 | 1 | 66 | |
| 2015 | 75 | 220 | Airbags | 30,000 | 1 | 60 | |
| 2014 | 72 | 271 | Airbags | 35,000 | 2 | 64 | |
| 2013 | 74 | 201 | Airbags | 26,000 | 5 | 46 | |
| 2012 | 54 | 446 | Airbags | 36,509 | 5 | 41 | |
| 2011 | 41 | 584 | Airbags | 31,000 | 9 | 44 | Avoid |
| 2010 | 14 | 1,244 | Airbags | 6,000 | 17 | 145 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 8 | 1,459 | Airbags | 23,000 | 13 | 186 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 63 | 314 | Airbags | 39,742 | 6 | 74 | |
| 2007 | 30 | 836 | Airbags | 46,900 | 6 | 129 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 29 | 840 | Airbags | 57,000 | 7 | 115 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 30 | 854 | Airbags | 69,889 | 6 | 114 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 48 | 477 | Airbags | 60,000 | 9 | 69 | |
| 2003 | 33 | 721 | Airbags | 86,000 | 9 | 101 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 85 | 117 | Engine | 62,000 | 0 | 27 | |
| 2001 | 78 | 133 | Engine | 65,000 | 0 | 32 | |
| 2000 | - | 145 | Engine | 70,000 | 0 | 22 | |
| 1999 | - | 155 | Tires | 66,900 | 0 | 24 | |
| 1998 | - | 225 | Airbags | 77,800 | 0 | 36 | |
| 1997 | - | 135 | Seat belts | 99,000 | 1 | 22 | |
| 1996 | - | 128 | Airbags | 80,000 | 0 | 31 | |
| 1995 | - | 176 | Airbags | 150,000 | 2 | 53 | |
| 1994 | - | 171 | Airbags | 120,000 | 2 | 65 | |
| 1993 | - | 130 | Airbags | 112,000 | 2 | 39 | |
| 1992 | - | 63 | Engine | 1 | 8 | ||
| 1991 | - | 71 | Engine | 110,703 | 0 | 10 | |
| 1990 | - | 27 | Engine | 0 | 3 |
Recalls 51
Toyota Corolla warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Toyota Corolla
What years of the Toyota Corolla should you avoid?
2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010. Each has more than twice the Toyota Corolla's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2009 alone has 1,459, mostly about airbags and steering.
What is the best year for a used Toyota Corolla?
2022, 2018 and 2017 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (103, 136 and 178).
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Corolla?
Airbags, with 4,683 complaints across all years, followed by engine (1,326) and steering (1,189).
How many recalls does the Toyota Corolla have?
51 recalls between 1990 and 2027. The 2010 model year has the most, with 17.
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