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Toyota Corolla — the used buyer's guide

Every generation: what ownership is like, what breaks at what mileage, what repairs cost, and what to check before you buy.

Search 'Toyota Corolla years to avoid' and the lists disagree. CoPilot names 2000 to 2003, 2009 and 2014. 24/7 Wall St points to 2003 air bag recalls. A Reddit reply says every 1998 to 2001 Corolla burns oil. None of them shows a count behind the years.

This page walks six Corolla generations back to 1993. For each, it shows what breaks, what repairs cost where we found sources, and what to check in person. We add our own numbers, NHTSA complaints per catalog listing and how often ads mention a problem, always with the denominator. Ad mentions are not confirmed failures.

Our fixed rule flags one Corolla year. 2009: 1,533 complaints across 171 listings, 8.96 complaints per listing against a 2009-2013 median of 3.63. Most of the 2009 volume is air bag, steering and accelerator pedal complaints, and recall campaigns for those parts are on file. 2003, the year 24/7 Wall St singles out, runs 8.23 per listing against a 2003-2008 median of 7.06, and 2014 runs 1.53 against 1.20. Both are below our 2.0x cutoff.

The generations

problems cluster by generation, not by badge — know which one you're looking at

Gen 1 (1993-1997)1993–1997
Gen 2 (1998-2002)1998–2002
Gen 3 (2003-2008)2003–2008
Gen 4 (2009-2013)2009–2013
Gen 5 (2014-2019)2014–2019
Gen 6 (2020-present)2020–2026

1993–1997

Gen 1 (1993-1997)

The E100 Corolla, sold in the US for 1993 to 1997 (RichRizz). We found no generation-specific repair sources.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 12.90 for 1996 (129 complaints across 10 listings) to 91.50 for 1994 (183 across 2), against a generation median of 17.60. The highest year, 1994, is 5.2 times that median. No year reaches the 2.0x our rule needs together with an above-median ad share and 30 or more listings, so nothing is flagged. Read those rates loosely: we hold only 2 to 10 listings per year for this generation, so a rate here says almost nothing.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
n/a	No generation-specific repair item verified	Not verified	We did not find sourced mileage or cost data for this generation, so we are not writing any. Age-related wear (rubber, rust, suspension) applies to any car this old.
any	Recalls on file (11 campaigns in our records): 06E026000 (1993-1997), 08E050000 (1993-1997), 09E012000 (1994-1997), 09E025000 (1993-1997), 10E002000 (1993-1997), 94E021001 (1994), 94V220000 (1993-1994), 95V195001 (1995), 96E001000 (1996), 96V107000 (1993-1995), 97V043001 (1997)	Free at a Toyota dealer when open	Mixed: aftermarket lamp and strut-mount recalls, plus a few Toyota campaigns (seat belt anchor, wiring harness, battery, cruise control, air bag computer). Confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Buying one — check these

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Records for these years are sparse; absence of a recall is not proof a car is clear.
Check the floor, rocker panels and wheel arches for rust, and the age of rubber parts, belts and hoses.
Ask for service records; at this age the maintenance history matters more than the model year.

We have no cleared sales for 1993 to 1997 in our catalog, so there is no clearing price to show.

Full Gen 1 (1993-1997) guide →

1998–2002

Gen 2 (1998-2002)

The E110 Corolla (RichRizz) with the 1.8L 1ZZ-FE four-cylinder. Owner forums say its pistons had too few oil-return holes, which clog and let rings stick (Bobistheoilguy; ToyotaNation).

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 3.93 for 2002 (118 complaints across 30 listings) to 16.07 for 1998 (225 across 14), against a generation median of 5.62. The highest year, 1998, is 2.9 times that median. No year reaches the 2.0x our rule needs together with an above-median ad share and 30 or more listings, so nothing is flagged. We track 14 to 31 listings a year here, so rates are noisy.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
No consistent mileage found; owners report it as these cars age past the original warranty	1ZZ-FE oil consumption (piston ring oil-return holes)	Anywhere from about $100 in parts for an owner doing it himself (owner forum) to $5,500-$6,500 for a shop engine rebuild on a 2001 (owner forum, 2013); one aggregator lists piston ring repair at $100-$4,500	These are forum and aggregator figures, not shop price lists, and most of them come from search snippets we could not open in full. Owners describe the consumption as roughly 1 quart per 2,000-2,500 miles in one Q&A thread and up to 1 litre per 1,000 km in a South African engine guide; the two are different scales, so treat both as anecdotes. Sources disagree on which years are worst: a Reddit reply says every 1998-2001 car burns oil and 2001 is the worst, a forum post says the cause is too few oil-return holes in the piston and that a fix came in 2005 or later. Check the oil level cold and ask for oil change records.
any	Recalls on file (8 campaigns in our records): 06E025000 (2002), 06E026000 (1998-2000), 06E049000 (2001-2002), 06E065000 (1998-2000), 08E050000 (1998-2000), 09E012000 (1998-2002), 09E025000 (2001-2002), 10E002000 (2000-2002)	Free at a Toyota dealer when open	All campaigns in our records for these years are aftermarket lamp and strut-mount recalls, none from Toyota. Confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Buying one — check these

Check the oil level cold and ask how often it is topped up; an owner reporting regular top-ups is the cue.
Look for blue smoke on a cold start and on hard acceleration, and ask for oil change records.
Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and check the floor and rocker panels for rust.

1998 to 2002 Corollas in our catalog clear between $2,350 and $3,050 depending on year (102 cleared sales in total). The lowest yearly median is 2001 at $2,350 (29 sales) and the highest is 1998 at $3,050 (14 sales). Years with fewer than 50 cleared sales: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002. Read those loosely.

Full Gen 2 (1998-2002) guide →

2003–2008

Gen 3 (2003-2008)

The E120/E130 Corolla, 2003 to 2008 (RichRizz; CarBuzz), still on the 1.8L 1ZZ-FE for most of the run. Hydraulic power steering (Go-Parts), not electric.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 5.39 for 2008 (345 complaints across 64 listings) to 8.50 for 2005 (943 across 111), against a generation median of 7.06. The highest year, 2005, is 1.2 times that median. No year reaches the 2.0x our rule needs together with an above-median ad share and 30 or more listings, so nothing is flagged. The air bag component is the top NHTSA category in every year here, which fits the long recall list below (air bags: 317 of 757 complaints in 2003).

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
any	Engine control module (ECM) recall, 2005-2008 with the 1ZZ-FE: engine may stall (10V-384)	Free at a Toyota dealer when open. Outside the recall, an ECM replacement is listed at $500-$2,800 (Autowner, all years) and $800-$1,500 generically (CarParts.com)	The recall is Toyota's own; check by VIN that it was done. The outside-the-recall prices are search snippets, not Corolla-specific shop quotes.
No consistent mileage found	1ZZ-FE oil consumption (some cars; sources disagree on how long the issue lasted)	Same spread as Gen 2 (forum and aggregator figures from about $100 DIY parts to $5,500-$6,500 for a 2001 rebuild quote); no 2003-2008 price found	A forum post claims the piston fix came in 2005 or later, while an aggregator lists piston ring wear on a 2008. Treat both as unverified; check the oil level cold.
No consistent mileage found	Water pump	$476-$612 (RepairPal, all years); $368-$920 (AutoAssist); from $255 (YourMechanic)	Prices are all-year Corolla estimates from search snippets. Ask whether the pump has been replaced, and look for coolant seepage at the pump.
any	Recalls on file (19 campaigns in our records): 02V074001 (2003), 03V366000 (2004), 06E023000 (2003-2006), 06E064000 (2003-2006), 08V162000 (2003-2004), 09E012000 (2003-2006), 09E025000 (2003-2005), 10V035000 (2006), 10V036000 (2006-2008), 10V384000 (2005-2008), 13V029000 (2003-2004), 15V043000 (2003-2004), 15V285000 (2003-2007), 15V286000 (2003-2007), 16V127000 (2008), 16V128000 (2008), 18V883000 (2003-2005), 19V627000 (2003-2008), 19V741000 (2003-2008)	Free at a Toyota dealer when open	Includes air bag inflator campaigns and a power window recall on 2003-2004 cars. Confirm each by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; some air bag campaigns were still being completed years later.

Buying one — check these

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and confirm the air bag inflator and ECM recalls were done.
Check the oil level cold and ask for oil change records.
Look for coolant seepage near the water pump and check the floor and rocker panels for rust.

2003 to 2008 Corollas in our catalog clear between $2,725 and $4,900 depending on year (510 cleared sales in total). The lowest yearly median is 2003 at $2,725 (76 sales) and the highest is 2007 at $4,900 (115 sales).

Full Gen 3 (2003-2008) guide →

2009–2013

Gen 4 (2009-2013)

The E140/E150 Corolla, 2009 to 2013 (RichRizz; CarBuzz), with a facelift for 2011. Electric power steering replaces the hydraulic system (Go-Parts).

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 0.97 for 2013 (201 complaints across 208 listings) to 8.96 for 2009 (1,533 across 171), against a generation median of 3.63. The highest year, 2009, is 2.5 times that median. Flagged by our rule: 2009. Why 2009 trips the rule: of its 1,533 NHTSA complaints, the top components are air bags (538), steering (303) and vehicle speed control (127). The air bag count fits the inflator recalls on file for these years, and the speed control count fits the accelerator pedal recalls (10V017, 10V023); that fit is our inference, not something the complaints state. Recall repairs are free at a dealer when open. Our ad side is thin: 12 of 112 enriched 2009 ads (10.7%) mention a problem, and with the 'rust' flaw excluded it is 9 of 112. By flaw tag the 2009 ad mentions are: electrical 4, rust 3, timing_chain 2, ac_failure 1, head_gasket 1, suspension 1. No single tag drives it (the largest, electrical, is 4 mentions), and the head_gasket tag (1 mention) may be a negation such as 'no head gasket issues'; we did not read the ad text, so read the ad share as noise-prone. Ad mentions are not confirmed failures. We publish the flag because the rule as fixed in advance is met.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
No consistent mileage found	Electric power steering faults (2009-2010 bulletin on the intermediate steering shaft)	EPS repairs listed at $300-$1,500 depending on the fault (ToyotaSpace)	Steering is the second-largest NHTSA component for 2009 and 2010. One Edmunds owner post says a dealer replaced the rack on a 2010; a Go-Parts snippet cites a Toyota bulletin for 2009-2010. Both are snippet-level; test for notchy or heavy steering.
any	Accelerator pedal recalls, 2009-2010 (10V017, 10V023)	Free at a Toyota dealer when open	Both campaigns appear in our recall records for 2009 and 2010. Confirm by VIN.
No consistent mileage found	Oil consumption reports on early 2009 cars	Not verified	A forum post says slight oil burning on very early 2009 Corollas; another says 2.4L XRS engines had defective rings. Check the oil level cold.
any	Recalls on file (20 campaigns in our records): 09V332000 (2010), 09V338000 (2009-2010), 10V017000 (2009-2010), 10V023000 (2009-2010), 10V035000 (2009-2010), 10V036000 (2009-2010), 11V566000 (2010-2011), 12V491000 (2009), 13V014000 (2010-2013), 13V123000 (2010-2011), 14V168000 (2009-2010), 14V743000 (2010-2011), 15V689000 (2009-2011), 16V340000 (2009-2011), 16V396000 (2009-2010), 17V006000 (2009-2012), 18V024000 (2009-2013), 19V005000 (2010-2013), 19V741000 (2009-2013), 20V024000 (2011-2013)	Free at a Toyota dealer when open	Mostly air bag inflator campaigns, plus the accelerator pedal, brake vacuum and power window recalls. Confirm each by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Buying one — check these

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and confirm the air bag and accelerator pedal campaigns were completed.
On the drive, check the steering for heaviness, notchiness or noise.
Check the oil level cold, and look for coolant seepage at the water pump.

Years flagged

A year is flagged by our rule only when all three hold: (1) its NHTSA complaints per catalog listing is at least 2.0x the median for its generation, (2) the share of ads that mention a problem is above the generation median, and (3) we track at least 30 listings for that year. The cutoff was fixed before we looked. Ad mentions are not failures, and a flag is a reason to inspect harder, not a verdict on any one car. We also re-ran the ad test with the 'rust' flaw left out, because the ad reader counts phrases like 'no rust' as mentions, and publish a flag only if it passes both ways.

2009 — flagged by our rule: NHTSA complaints are more than twice the generation norm, and ads mention a problem more often than the generation median. Inspect the items in this section and confirm recall work was done. complaints 8.96 complaints per listing (1,533 NHTSA complaints / 171 listings) vs generation norm 3.63 (generation median) · ad mentions 12 of 112 enriched ads = 10.7% (generation median 6.5%); with the 'rust' flaw excluded 9 of 112 · n=171

Complaints add up over a car's whole life, so older years in a generation can look worse here than they are. Read this flag next to the complaint details below.

2009 to 2013 Corollas in our catalog clear between $5,800 and $7,999 depending on year (810 cleared sales in total). The lowest yearly median is 2009 at $5,800 (143 sales) and the highest is 2013 at $7,999 (168 sales).

Full Gen 4 (2009-2013) guide →

2014–2019

Gen 5 (2014-2019)

The E170 sedan, 2014 to 2019 (RichRizz; CarBuzz), with a 1.8L 2ZR-FE and a timing chain, not a belt (Samarins). The CVT arrived with this generation (CVT Mechanic). The 2019 Corolla hatchback is the next generation's platform (MotorTrend; PrePurchaseAuto), so 2019 here mixes two designs in our counts.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 1.00 for 2017 (189 complaints across 189 listings) to 1.91 for 2019 (206 across 108), against a generation median of 1.20. The highest year, 2019, is 1.6 times that median. No year reaches the 2.0x our rule needs together with an above-median ad share and 30 or more listings, so nothing is flagged. For 2019, power train (42 of 206 complaints) and engine (20) lead the NHTSA list; the 2019 hatchback transmission recall (18V901) is on file.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
No consistent mileage found	Infotainment touchscreen glitches	Touchscreen digitizer part $40-$60 online; a new head unit at a Toyota dealer is more (Samarins)	Test every part of the touchscreen on the drive. Samarins describes unresponsive areas, rebooting and freezing.
No consistent mileage found	Water pump, starter and alternator (routine wear)	Water pump $290-$480; starter $380-$510; alternator $140-$320 (Samarins)	These are one shop guide's ranges. Ask what has been replaced and look for coolant seepage at the pump.
any	Fuel filler neck / gas cap check-engine light (2014-2016, bulletin T-SB-0086-16)	Not verified	Samarins describes a P0455 or P0456 code from a misaligned filler neck. A check-engine light with those codes is the cue to ask.
any	Recalls on file (7 campaigns in our records): 13V505000 (2014), 17V295000 (2017), 18V901000 (2019), 19V244000 (2019), 19V503000 (2017-2019), 20V012000 (2018-2019), 20V024000 (2014-2019)	Free at a Toyota dealer when open	Includes a 2019 hatchback automatic transmission torque converter campaign and a 2011-2019 air bag control module campaign. Confirm each by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Buying one — check these

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and confirm the campaigns on file were completed.
Test every part of the touchscreen and the rear camera, and watch for a check-engine light.
Ask for the oil-change and CVT fluid service history, and look for coolant seepage near the water pump.

2014 to 2019 Corollas in our catalog clear between $8,500 and $13,542 depending on year (791 cleared sales in total). The lowest yearly median is 2014 at $8,500 (137 sales) and the highest is 2019 at $13,542 (92 sales).

Full Gen 5 (2014-2019) guide →

2020–2026

Gen 6 (2020-present)

The E210, a 2020 sedan on the same platform as the 2019 hatchback (CarBuzz; MotorTrend). Range through 2026 in our listings; NHTSA complaints for 2026 are not yet reported.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 0.24 for 2025 (32 complaints across 131 listings) to 1.94 for 2020 (314 across 162), against a generation median of 0.60. The highest year, 2020, is 3.2 times that median. No year reaches the 2.0x our rule needs together with an above-median ad share and 30 or more listings, so nothing is flagged. For 2020 the top NHTSA components are engine (83 of 314 complaints) and unknown or other (55). We have only 2 to 7 ad mentions a year, so the ad side is thin.

What happens at what mileage

Miles	Item	Cost	Notes
Owners report failures from about 37,000 to 60,000 miles (single reports)	Engine coolant bypass valve (code P2681), reported on 2019-2024 cars	Dealer quotes of $760 (2020 Corolla, 37k miles) and about $700 (owner post); part $70-$120 and about $150 at an independent shop; $872-$1,062 quoted on a 2020 Camry, a sister Toyota	One owner reports a free dealer fix at 60k on a 2019 hatchback. Prices are single owner reports and parts-site snippets; ask whether the valve was replaced and whether it was done at no charge.
any	Recalls on file (10 campaigns in our records): 19V544000 (2020), 19V877000 (2020), 20V682000 (2020), 23V480000 (2023), 23V865000 (2020-2021), 24V548000 (2024), 24V708000 (2023-2025), 24V878000 (2023-2024), 25V040000 (2023), 26V110000 (2026)	Free at a Toyota dealer when open	Confirm each by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Buying one — check these

Ask whether the coolant bypass valve has been replaced, and run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check for engine warning lights on the drive, and confirm the remaining factory warranty.
Test the infotainment and driver-assist features before you sign.

2020 to now Corollas in our catalog clear between $14,999 and $26,944 depending on year (849 cleared sales in total). The lowest yearly median is 2021 at $14,999 (137 sales) and the highest is 2026 at $26,944 (76 sales).

Full Gen 6 (2020-present) guide →

The wider family

Variant	Years	What it means for a buyer
Corolla Hybrid	2020 onward (per NHTSA records)	NHTSA lists it as COROLLA HYBRID. We include those complaints with the Corolla; the counts are small (0 to 2 a year).
Corolla iM	2017-2018 (per NHTSA records)	The hatchback sold alongside the 2014-2019 sedan. NHTSA lists it as COROLLA IM. We include it; it adds 8 complaints in 2018.
Corolla Cross	2022 onward	A separate small crossover. Not counted on this page.

The receipts — complaint & mention data

the story above, validated by two independent sources: federal complaints (NHTSA) + what sellers mention in 2737 real ads from our catalog

What sellers mention in their own ads

Issue	Ads mentioning	Rate
rust	77/2737	2.8%
electrical	42/2737	1.5%
engine replaced	21/2737	0.8%
suspension	12/2737	0.4%
head gasket	7/2737	0.3%
transmission	6/2737	0.2%
hybrid battery	6/2737	0.2%
timing chain	5/2737	0.2%
ac failure	4/2737	0.1%

These are mentions, not confirmed failures — a seller writing "hybrid battery just replaced" and one writing "needs hybrid battery" both count. High rates mean the issue is common enough that sellers address it unprompted.

Federal complaints by model year (NHTSA)

complaint volume spikes show where problems cluster — higher bars, more owner pain

Year	Complaints	Top components
1993	134	Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System
1994	183	Air Bags, Seat Belts, Steering
1995	176	Air Bags, Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1996	129	Air Bags, Seat Belts, Exterior Lighting
1997	135	Seat Belts, Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control
1998	225	Air Bags, Structure, Engine And Engine Cooling
1999	155	Tires, Engine And Engine Cooling, Air Bags
2000	146	Engine And Engine Cooling, Air Bags, Tires
2001	133	Engine And Engine Cooling, Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control
2002	118	Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling, Vehicle Speed Control
2003	757	Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling, Vehicle Speed Control
2004	506	Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control, Engine And Engine Cooling
2005	943	Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling, Vehicle Speed Control
2006	904	Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System
2007	883	Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical System
2008	345	Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control, Engine And Engine Cooling
2009	1,533	Air Bags, Steering, Vehicle Speed Control
2010	1,264	Air Bags, Steering, Vehicle Speed Control
2011	590	Air Bags, Steering, Vehicle Speed Control
2012	446	Air Bags, Steering, Vehicle Speed Control
2013	201	Air Bags, Steering, Service Brakes
2014	270	Air Bags, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
2015	220	Air Bags, Power Train, Unknown Or Other
2016	215	Air Bags, Service Brakes, Power Train
2017	189	Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Vehicle Speed Control
2018	144	Air Bags, Fuel System, Gasoline, Air Bags,fuel/propulsion System
2019	206	Power Train, Engine, Unknown Or Other
2020	314	Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train
2021	188	Air Bags, Engine, Power Train
2022	103	Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes
2023	74	Unknown Or Other, Exterior Lighting, Steering
2024	68	Electrical System, Power Train, Exterior Lighting
2025	32	Tires, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes

total: 11,929 complaints on file · source: NHTSA complaints database (api.nhtsa.gov)

Recalls (64 campaigns)

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Air Bags 13V029000 · 30/01/2013

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles and 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) circuits are susceptible to internal shorting. The...

Steering:column 25V040000 · 29/01/2025

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 19V627000 · 28/08/2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior...

Equipment:other:labels 19V503000 · 28/06/2019

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification...

Air Bags:frontal 15V043000 · 28/01/2015

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured December 28, 2001, to May 2, 2004, 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles...

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 09V338000 · 27/08/2009

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 SCION XD AND MY 2009-2010 COROLLA, AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L ENGINE AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA,...

Equipment:other:labels 19V244000 · 27/03/2019

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on...

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal 10V023000 · 27/01/2010

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, VENZA AND MATRIX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED...

Engine And Engine Cooling 10V384000 · 26/08/2010

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FOR THE SUBJECT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE ENGINE AND TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE BEEN...

Exterior Lighting:headlights 26V110000 · 25/02/2026

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Corolla vehicles. The front headlights may have missing headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights during...

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 19V544000 · 24/07/2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake...

Exterior Lighting 06E049000 · 24/05/2006

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...

Equipment:other:labels 24V548000 · 23/07/2024

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 16V340000 · 23/05/2016

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350,...

Exterior Lighting 06E026000 · 23/03/2006

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS...

Structure:body:roof And Pillars 11V566000 · 22/11/2011

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 COROLLA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NON-TOYOTA, BLUE TOOTH HANDS FREE DEVICE OR NAVIGATION UNIT AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED...

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 15V689000 · 22/10/2015

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and...

Steering 24V878000 · 21/11/2024

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft...

Exterior Lighting:headlights 06E025000 · 21/03/2006

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...

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal 10V017000 · 21/01/2010

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR...

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification 23V865000 · 20/12/2023

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna...

Service Brakes, Electric:software/programming 24V708000 · 20/09/2024

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid and 2023-2025 Corolla Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the skid control electronic control unit (ECU) may...

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-Inactive 96V107000 · 20/06/1996

IF LIQUID IS SPILLED IN THE CONSOLE BOX AREA, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAN ILLUMINATE AND STAY "ON" DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Air Bags 97V043001 · 20/03/1997

IF THE AIR BAG COMPUTER IN A SUBJECT VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A MECHANICAL SHOCK (I.E., RAPIDLY MOVING THE FRONT SEAT BACK AGAINST THE STOPS OR A SUDDEN RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE) WITHIN A VERY SHORT TIME AFTER THE...

Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter 18V901000 · 19/12/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback vehicles equipped with Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT). The pump impeller blades within the torque...

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler 14V743000 · 19/11/2014

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and...

Equipment:other:labels 09V332000 · 19/08/2009

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 COROLLA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIR BAG LABEL INSTALLED ON...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 19V741000 · 17/10/2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012...

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring 13V505000 · 17/10/2013

Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the...

Exterior Lighting 06E065000 · 17/07/2006

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF...

Exterior Lighting 06E064000 · 17/07/2006

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF...

Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module 20V024000 · 17/01/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic...

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-Inactive 13V014000 · 16/01/2013

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model...

Air Bags 15V286000 · 13/05/2015

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota...

Air Bags 15V285000 · 13/05/2015

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004...

Exterior Lighting:headlights 06E023000 · 13/03/2006

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR...

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 20V012000 · 13/01/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 18V883000 · 12/12/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. These vehicles are equipped...

Steering:column 23V480000 · 12/07/2023

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024...

Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly 19V877000 · 11/12/2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat...

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 95V195001 · 11/10/1995

THE BATTERY CAN HAVE A DEFECTIVE WELD INSIDE THE POSITIVE AND/OR NEGATIVE TERMINAL ALLOWING THE CONNECTION INSIDE THE TERMINAL TO SEPARATE.

Exterior Lighting:headlights 08E050000 · 11/08/2008

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS...

Exterior Lighting:headlights 09E025000 · 11/05/2009

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...

Power Train:axle Assembly 02V074001 · 11/03/2002

ON PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (VIN) STARTING WITH 1NX ONLY AND BUILT FROM JANUARY 8 THROUGH FEBRUARY 13, 2002, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE BOLTS THAT JOIN THE REAR BRAKE AND HUB ASSEMBLY TO THE...

Suspension 10E002000 · 11/02/2010

RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED...

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 12V491000 · 10/10/2012

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power...

Visibility:glass, Side/rear 08V162000 · 10/04/2008

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 662,178 MY 2003-2004 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX AND PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER WINDOWS. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER DOOR GLASS BOLTS MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF, CAUSING THE DOOR GLASS...

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 14V168000 · 09/04/2014

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the...

Equipment:other:labels 13V123000 · 09/04/2013

Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 19V005000 · 09/01/2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 18V024000 · 09/01/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 17V006000 · 09/01/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA...

Electrical System:wiring 94V220000 · 08/11/1994

AN UNUSED HARNESS CONNECTOR FOR POWER WINDOWS, POWER DOOR LOCKS AND SUNROOF WAS IMPROPERLY ROUTED UNDER THE FLOOR CARPET IN THE LEFT KICK PANEL. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS WHERE LARGE...

Seat Belts:front:anchorage 94E021001 · 08/08/1994

THE ANCHOR STRAPS INSTALLED IN THE BELT ASSEMBLIES (FRONT INNER, LEFT AND RIGHT HAND SIDES) WERE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND CAN BREAK, WHICH WILL NOT SUFFICIENTLY RESTRAIN SEAT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN...

Exterior Lighting 09E012000 · 07/04/2009

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...

Wheels 03V366000 · 06/10/2003

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS, THE LUG NUT(S) MAY NOT SECURE THE WHEEL PROPERLY TO THE HUB ASSEMBLY DUE TO OVER-DRILLING OF ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE LUG NUT HOLES ON THE...

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 20V682000 · 04/11/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser,...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 16V127000 · 03/03/2016

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured May 25, 2007, to...

Equipment:other:labels 10V036000 · 03/02/2010

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES...

Equipment:other:labels 10V035000 · 03/02/2010

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD...

Vehicle Speed Control 96E001000 · 03/01/1996

THESE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS FAIL TO HOLD THE SPEED SET BY THE DRIVER AND CAN ACCELERATE ABOVE THE INTENDED SET SPEED.

Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler 16V396000 · 02/06/2016

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and...

Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire 17V295000 · 02/05/2017

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris...

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 16V128000 · 02/03/2016

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Questions people actually ask

What Toyota Corolla years should you avoid?

We don't tell you to skip a year; we flag by a fixed rule, and it flags 2009 (1,533 complaints across 171 listings, 8.96 per listing against a 2009-2013 median of 3.63). Third-party lists name other years: CoPilot lists 2000-2003, 2009 and 2014, and 24/7 Wall St points to 2003. In our data 2003 has 8.23 per listing and 2014 has 1.53, both under our cutoff.

Do Toyota Corollas burn oil?

Some older ones, according to owner forums. Posts say the 1998-2002 1.8L 1ZZ-FE has piston oil-return holes that clog, with one Reddit reply naming 2001 as the worst; consumption figures range from about 1 quart per 2,000-2,500 miles to up to 1 litre per 1,000 km. In our ads, 3 of 15 enriched 2001 ads mention any problem. These are forum anecdotes, not a Toyota bulletin for the Corolla.

Was there a Corolla engine control module recall?

Yes. NHTSA recall 10V-384 covers 2005-2008 Corolla and Corolla Matrix models with the 1ZZ-FE engine, where the ECM could cause the engine to stall. The repair is free at a Toyota dealer. Outside a recall, ECM replacement is listed at $500-$2,800 on one aggregator (all years).

What is the Corolla coolant bypass valve problem?

Owner reports on 2019-2024 Corollas describe a P2681 code from a failing coolant bypass valve. Dealer quotes in owner posts are about $700-$760, a part is listed at $70-$120, and one 2019 hatchback owner reports a free dealer fix at 60,000 miles. These are single reports; ask whether the valve has been done.

Does the Corolla have a timing belt or a chain?

The 2014-2019 Corolla's 1.8L engines use a timing chain, not a belt (Samarins). We did not verify the timing setup for other generations, so we make no claim for them.

Which Toyota Corolla generation is the most reliable?

We don't rank generations. Our own numbers: the 2014-2019 generation has a median of 1.20 NHTSA complaints per catalog listing and the 2020-present generation has 0.60, against 3.63 for 2009-2013. Those rates are not directly comparable across generations, because newer cars have had less time and different ways of being reported.