2018 Toyota Corolla
Common Problems
Ranked from 62 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 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 Deployment Failure During Crashes
17complaintsSafety riskOtherThe airbags do not deploy during collisions, increasing the risk of injury.
Related recall: 19V503000
- 2
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
14complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle when the vehicle is in stop-start mode.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Fuel pump malfunction leading to stalling
13complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel pump malfunctions causing the car to stall while driving.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V012000
- 4
Electrical System Issues Causing Engine Stalling and Shutdown
10complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system malfunctions leading to engine stalling and shutdown.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Airbag recall issues
9complaintsMedium severityElectricalRecall issues with airbags not being fixed despite multiple attempts.
- 6
Suspension Issues Causing Unusual Noises and Shaking
8complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe suspension produces a loud noise and the vehicle shakes, especially during turns.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Brake Issues Causing Loss of Control and Accidents
6complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brakes fail, causing the vehicle to lose control and resulting in accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Steering Column Failure Causing Unusual Sounds and Steering Issues
6complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering column makes a rattling sound and causes the steering to seize.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Transmission Issues Causing Jerking and Unstable Driving
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission produces a loud noise and the vehicle becomes unstable and jerky during acceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Lane departure warning system malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe lane departure warning system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to veer off course.
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.