2019 Toyota Corolla
Common Problems
Ranked from 68 federal NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
13 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.
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Clutch Slave Cylinder Failure
20complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe clutch slave cylinder fails, causing brake fluid to leak and leading to clutch and transmission failure.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V901000
- 2
Air Bag System Malfunction
18complaintsHigh severityElectricalAir bag systems have failed to deploy in accidents, posing safety risks.
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Coolant Bypass Valve Failure
11complaintsHigh severityEngineThe coolant bypass valve has failed, leading to engine overheating and requiring replacement.
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Brake Fluid Leaks
7complaintsMedium severityOtherBrake fluid leaks from the slave cylinder, leading to brake failure and clutch issues.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V503000, 19V244000
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Engine Maintenance Alerts
6complaintsLow severityEngineEngine maintenance alerts appear frequently, often due to coolant bypass valve issues.
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Engine Malfunction Causing Stalls
5complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine stalls at idle or during stop-and-go traffic, requiring frequent restarts.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Brakes Fail to Stop Vehicle
3complaintsHigh severityBrakesService brakes failed to stop the vehicle, leading to accidents and injuries.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Power Train Issues
3complaintsMedium severityTransmissionPower train issues lead to loss of power and difficulty shifting gears, especially at higher speeds.
Related recall: 18V901000
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Engine misfire and power loss
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires and loses power, especially at higher speeds or under acceleration, affecting overall performance.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Suspension system issues leading to vehicle instability
2complaintsMedium severitySuspensionSuspension components such as control arms and CV axles are cracked or loose, causing the vehicle to become unstable.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Transmission issues leading to stalling and shifting problems
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionTransmission malfunctions result in the vehicle stalling or failing to shift gears properly.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V901000
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Vehicle Speed Control Issues
2complaintsMedium severityOtherVehicle speed control malfunctions cause unexpected acceleration on inclines, posing safety risks.
Related recalls: 19V503000, 19V244000
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.