2017 Toyota Corolla
Common Problems
Ranked from 74 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 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 deployment failure
29complaintsSafety riskElectricalAirbags failed to deploy during collisions, posing a significant safety risk.
- 2
Transmission issues leading to unexpected downshifting and loss of control
11complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission unexpectedly downshifts on downhill grades, causing the engine RPM to increase and the car to accelerate uncontrollably.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Brake system failure
10complaintsSafety riskOtherBrakes malfunctioned, especially after hitting potholes, leading to loss of vehicle control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 19V503000
- 4
Unintended Acceleration
8complaintsSafety riskTransmissionUnintended acceleration incidents, potentially leading to loss of control and accidents.
- 5
Vehicle Speed Control Malfunction
8complaintsMedium severityOtherThe adaptive cruise control system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to speed up or slow down unexpectedly.
Related recall: 19V503000
- 6
Paint Chipping and Peeling
5complaintsLow severityOtherPaint chipping and peeling from the vehicle, affecting the appearance and possibly the structural integrity.
Related recall: 19V503000
- 7
Airbags not deploying during collisions
3complaintsSafety riskBrakesAirbags failed to deploy during multiple collisions, including one where the driver was not injured but the car was totaled.
- 8
Dashboard warning lights indicating multiple system failures
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple warning lights on the dashboard indicate various system failures, including airbags, ABS, and stability control.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Windshield design flaw affecting visibility
3complaintsMedium severityOtherThe windshield design reflects the dashboard and ventilation levers, reducing visibility and requiring the use of sunglasses.
Related recall: 19V503000
- 10
Airbag Deployment Issues
2complaintsSafety riskElectricalAirbags are not deploying during collisions, leading to potential injury risks.
- 11
Odometer Fraud
2complaintsLow severityOtherMisreporting of vehicle mileage, leading to discrepancies in the actual usage of the vehicle.
Related recall: 19V503000
- 12
Uncontrollable cruise control
2complaintsSafety riskOtherCruise control became uncontrollable, especially on downhill slopes, posing a safety hazard.
Related recall: 19V503000
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.