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Toyota Corolla 2014–2019 (E170)

Toyota Corolla
Photo: Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Price
$17,230–$22,800
MPG
36
  • Strength: Excellent safety
  • Strength: Strong running costs
  • Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
  • Watch-out: Poor driving fun
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How it scores for you10 scores
A top-safety, fuel-sipping commuter appliance with roomy rear seats and rock-solid durability, but engaging it isn't cargo, capability, and driving thrills all fall short.
Reliability58

Recalled somewhat less often than cars of the same model years; 1 of its 6 recalls was serious. About 13% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +10 points for its wider reputation.

Safety100

5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 4).

Running costs78

About $1,850 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 78% of cars we track.

Cargo & utility8

13 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 8% of other sedans we track.

Passenger space62

E170 gained notably more rear legroom than predecessors, roomy for the class. 13 cu ft trunk is average compact-sedan cargo.

Driving fun28

132 hp with modest acceleration and CVT-style economy focus. Numb steering and soft dynamics make the E170 Corolla a transportation appliance, not an engaging drive.

Tech38

Basic infotainment and available features for its era; Toyota Safety Sense added on later trims. Nothing standout, trails segment leaders in screens and connectivity.

Comfort55

Comfortable, quiet-enough ride tuned for commuting comfort over sport. Good seats and easy ergonomics, typical for a compact economy sedan.

Value retention55

Typical resale value for a sedan.

Capability0

No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.

Safety & recalls13 recalls
Overall 5/5
Frontal 4/5
Side 5/5
Rollover 4/5

13 recalls · 9 common complaint areas across 2015–2019

  • Airbags — 56 complaints (2016)
  • Recall — Powertrain: automatic transmission: torque converter (2019)
  • Airbags — 54 complaints (2015)

2019

  • RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: torque converter18V901000

    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 converter may detach, especially when driven under high load, potentially causing a vehic

  • RecallEquipment: other: labels19V244000

    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 the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply

  • RecallEquipment: other: labels19V503000

    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 label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump20V012000

    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 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300,

  • RecallAirbags: air bag/restraint control module20V024000

    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 control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags a

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain53 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    Slave cylinder on clutch failed and leaked fluid in to clutch and flywheel. Clutch pedal would not rebound after being pressed in to shift gear, stuck in middle of road trying to get vehicle in first gear. Had vehicle towed to dealership, estimate of $5800 to repair. Apparently this is a known pro

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other24 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Error message that said 'drive start control malfunction. Took 6 mos and numerous attempts to resolve. Replaced numerous parts including the fuel pump because the plastic it's made out of was just disintegrating and and cracking. This has cost thousands of dollars in parts and labor. Also getting

  • Complaint clusterEngine23 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    While driving my 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE, I lost almost all power to my accelerator and a check engine light appeared on my dash. I came to a stop and stalled the vehicle, once it stalled I turned the engine back on and shifted into reverse a felt and heard a loud clunk noise coming from r

  • Complaint clusterAirbags20 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS

    I was driving on a two lane state road. Two vehicles we traveling in front of me in the left lane. The further vehicle in left decide to make a sudden stop at a traffic light. The silver sedan behind that vehicle was traveling too close to react appropriately. The sedan avoid the vehicle in front of

  • Complaint clusterElectrical14 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 45,709, and at the time of registrati

2018

  • RecallEquipment: other: labels19V503000

    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 label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump20V012000

    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 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300,

  • RecallAirbags: air bag/restraint control module20V024000

    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 control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags a

  • Complaint clusterAirbags32 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS

    On October 17, 2025, a 2018 Toyota Corolla LE was delivered to an authorized Toyota dealership for an airbag recall repair. The recall involved the airbag electronic control unit (ECU), which, according to Toyota and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), may fail to deploy the

  • Complaint clusterFuel15 complaintscomplaints:FUEL SYSTEM

    The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, or upon approaching a stop, the engine sounded very weak, almost as if the vehicle would shut off. The contact stated that the vehicle had shut off previously while driving through a drive thru. The veh

  • Complaint clusterElectrical13 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    After having no indication of any issue, my 2018 Toyota Corolla has stopped re-starting after fueling. The only light that appeared was regarding my battery. My battery is brand new and tested.

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain12 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    CV axle making clicking noise when turning with all CV axle boots in good condition.

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other10 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    CVT transmission is making a loud noise and undrivable due to jerking motion every time I accelerate.

2017

  • RecallTires: temporary/emergency spare tire17V295000

    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 vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as state

  • RecallEquipment: other: labels19V503000

    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 label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement

  • RecallAirbags: air bag/restraint control module20V024000

    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 control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags a

  • Complaint clusterAirbags51 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS

    My 2017 Toyota Corolla is Involved in Illegal Airbags that Are A Horrible CRASH RATING F - by .Toyota of Spartanburg South Carolina in 3 Recall To the Owner of 2017 Toyota Certified Pre Owned USA Automobile The NTSA Has Multiple Auto Manufacturing Companies that Are CHINESE AIRBAGS That ARE UNSAFE

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other20 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    While driving in the middle of active traffic, the vehicle experienced a sudden and dangerous loss of motive power. The first indication of a problem was the A/C abruptly blowing hot air. Immediately following this, the vehicle began violently shaking before the engine stalled completely. The low oi

  • Complaint clusterCruise control20 complaintscomplaints:VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    Recently purchased a used 2017 Toyota Corolla. During the test drive I did not attempt to use the cruise control as it was only driven on city or small highways. Travel with the car at those locations has been good. Yesterday while on a freeway, I used the cruise control. It started out okay, but wh

  • Complaint clusterElectrical19 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 100,534. It was later discovered upon checking the Carfax Report,

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain17 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for brake service, the contact was informed that the transmission chain had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic for the transmission

2016

  • RecallAirbags: air bag/restraint control module20V024000

    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 control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags a

  • Complaint clusterAirbags56 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS

    In 2024, my 2016 Toyota Corolla was involved in a collision. The airbags did not deploy. I went to the emergency room following the crash and later required additional medical treatment, including rehabilitation.

  • Complaint clusterSteering22 complaintscomplaints:STEERING

    The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle downshifted with no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the steering wheel seized with no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became dif

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain20 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    The CVT transmission on my 2016 Toyota Corolla initially suffered a complete mechanical failure and was repaired on 01/08/2024, forcing me to pay $3,696 out of pocket for a replacement at an independent shop. Last week, the transmission experienced issues again, and this time a certified Toyota deal

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other14 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    The factory-applied Super White (paint code 040) paint on my vehicle has peeled down to bare metal on multiple exterior body panels. The peeling is not the result of any collision damage, scratches, or external trauma — it is consistent with the known factory paint adhesion defect that Toyota itself

  • Complaint clusterCruise control14 complaintscomplaints:VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL UPON APPROACHING A STOP SIGN; THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SWERVED THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE AND HIT A POLE. DESPITE HITT

2015

  • RecallAirbags: air bag/restraint control module20V024000

    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 control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags a

  • Complaint clusterAirbags54 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS

    The contact owned a 2015 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously involved in a front-impact collision, and the air bags had failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries and received medical assistance from a chiropractor. A police report was filed, and the vehicle was

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain29 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    Falla en tren motriz o transmisión

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other26 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    I purchased a vehicle that was represented as having approximately 92,000 miles. I have since discovered the actual mileage is approximately 260,000 miles, which indicates odometer tampering. This is a violation of both federal and California law. I have documentation supporting this claim.

  • Complaint clusterStructure16 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE

    There was a recall for the paint on this vehicle and over the past 4 years the paint has peeled off exposing under the clear coat putting the body of the vehicle at risk for futher rust and damage. When contacting the manufacturer they agreed that the paint was recalled and they were fixing vehicles

  • Complaint clusterSteering15 complaintscomplaints:STEERING

    I am not sure exactly what happened but their was indeed an internal systems failure of some sort that definitely needs to be resolved and the public needs to be made aware of. I lost control of my vehicle do to some circumstance beyond my control and I was nearly killed an a father and son as well.

Cost to own$15,500 / 5 yr

MSRP, new

$17,230–$22,800

Estimated used price, by model year

2019$10,000–$11,700
2018$8,700–$10,200
2017$7,600–$8,900
2016$6,600–$7,700
2015$5,600–$6,600

$1,850/yr

EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.

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Specs
MSRPNew $17,230–$22,800
Efficiency36 MPG
Seats5
DrivetrainFWD
PowertrainGas

City MPG

32

Highway MPG

42

Combined MPG

36

Horsepower

132 hp

Doors

4

Length

182.7 in

Width

70.1 in

Height

57.5 in

Wheelbase

106.3 in

Curb weight

2,789 lb

Cargo volume

13 cu ft

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