2011 Toyota Corolla
Common Problems
Ranked from 284 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
10 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Airbag recall repair delay
88complaintsSafety riskOtherThe airbag recall repair was delayed, causing inconvenience and safety concerns for the driver and passengers.
Related recall: 13V123000
- 2
Passenger airbag recall due to potential failure
66complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe passenger airbag may deploy with metal fragments, posing a risk of injury during a collision.
- 3
Takata airbag recall issues
42complaintsMedium severityOtherTakata airbag recall parts were unavailable, leading to delayed or incomplete repairs.
Related recall: 13V123000
- 4
Steering wheel wandering at high speeds
38complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes difficult to control, causing the vehicle to wander and drift off course at speeds above 60 mph.
- 5
Airbag recall repair not available
20complaintsSafety riskOtherThe front passenger airbag inflator is defective, and the replacement part is not available within a reasonable time frame.
Related recall: 13V123000
- 7
Engine misfire and stalling
12complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires or stalls, especially at low speeds, causing the vehicle to stop unexpectedly.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Vehicle speed control malfunction
10complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle accelerates or decelerates unexpectedly, posing a risk of loss of control and potential accidents.
Related recall: 13V123000
- 9
Transmission issues causing sudden acceleration
2complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission suddenly accelerates from idle, almost causing an accident.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Transmission shifting issues
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts inconsistently, causing hard shifts and occasional transmission 'choking' at certain gears.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.