Toyota Corolla Complaints

11,764 consumer complaints on file.

#11646192March 4, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2017 Toyota Corolla SE was bought new. Original Blizzard Pearl paint under recall program. Paint has peeled in "spots" all over car. Toyota fixed "spots" in August 2021, then again in June 2024. Since then, more spots have appeared. Toyota in Mt. Vernon, IL refuses to fix "spots" anymore since Nov 2024. Toyota has paint peeling recall program for 2009-2018 Toyota Corolla which was extended up to 14 years to address the peeling issue which was attributed to a manufacturing defect. The car should have been repainted from the beginning. Why would they think the paint would stop peeling after fixing spots? I have contacted Toyota Customer Experience Center many times. They said they go by what NHTSA tells them. They gave me your number and I was instructed to fill this form out. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have attached a pic of peeling above license plate. There are more pics of peeling which I can provide if need be. Also, there is a pic of the Toyota paint peeling recall program. Mileage is 67,000. Thank you for your time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646099March 3, 2025
ENGINE
Replaced coolant bypass valve and bleed cooling system
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646098March 3, 2025
ENGINE
Coolant bypass valve replacement and bleed cooling system
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645890March 2, 2025
STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Description of problem/issue: Dear Reader: I recently purchased a new (certified preowned) vehicle and ever since then I have been experiencing some concerns with its handling on the road. This letter seeks to communicate this matter to the proper establishment for some possible recourse. On level roads while the steering wheel is centered straight up (near/over 40mph), the car tends to automatically glide to the left of the lane or coast quickly to the right and won’t stay centered in the lane very long without driver input to steer the car back to the center of the lane. Then when re-centering the car it roams in the other direction, and so forth (an oscillating effect). The issue is that the car diverts from the center of the lane and to maintain the center of the lane the driver has to constantly work at pulling the vehicle back to center. This is not the type of driving performance that I would expect on a new or certified new vehicle. It is both a nuisance and a hazard having to constantly steer the vehicle to center up in the lane. The car’s auto Lane Assist and Departure Assist and auto Steering Assist features are turned off during this time. And even when all these Driver Assist Features are turned back on the drifting/pulling pattern is quite pronounced or seems to be compensating in my opinion. A Google search of the term “2023 Toyota corolla pulls to both sides” produces some great results as to the possible cause and effect. I have never driven a vehicle that diverts so quickly from its own lane so shortly after the driver’s hand is removed from the steering wheel. Nevertheless, the issues that I pointed out remains very alarming and nerve-racking for me! For safety reasons I’m still not pleased with how the car handles on the road. I wonder if there are any Safety Recalls, current or pending, concerning any of the steering or alignment components/features that would help resolve this problem?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645711March 1, 2025
AIR BAGS
Car crash potential safety defect in my 2021 Toyota Corolla sedan , the driver defective air bag didn’t protect the driver from injuries. Passenger and back air bags deployed except the driver’s air bag, the driver was the only one in the car.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11645379February 27, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
I had a recall on my paint. I took it to the dealership where they denied approval.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645380February 27, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
My car paint had a recall. It was denied.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645015February 26, 2025
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the clutch pedal; however, while attempting to release the clutch pedal, the clutch pedal lowered to the floorboard independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road, maneuvered the gear shifter into second gear, and drove the vehicle to the residence without the proper use of the clutch. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware. The failure mileage was 80,000. 04/15/2025: The contact wanted add to the complaint the vehicle had been taken two independent mechanics and the vehicle was diagnosed with slave cylinder failure. The vehicle had been repaired.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645186February 26, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
windshield wipers stopping randomly mid-wipe at 45 degree angle, only resume if i continue turning on and off
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644839February 25, 2025
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 74 MPH with the cruise control feature activated, the vehicle accelerated inadvertently up to 135 MPH. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to slow down for 12-miles. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,400.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643780February 19, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Brakes are hard when pressed. Check engine light is on and when I had it checked I was told that it was an issue with the ABS.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643500February 18, 2025
SUSPENSION, WHEELS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Front is very low. Right side is tilted without anyone inside. Very unusual tire wear on inside edges of both front tires. Immediately after starting the engine the front ricked side took side and made loud noises.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643368February 18, 2025
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
Unknown
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643143February 17, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Part of a customer support repair program through Toyota. It expired, and Toyota Customer Care at 1-888-270-9371 told me to file a complaint at NHTSA.gov. So I am filing a complaint. The paint is peeling on my car rapidly and I have missed the support program deadline because it was not happening in the timeframe they created for this problem. But there is no reason for my pain to be peeling like it is other than manufacture error.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643216February 17, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Coolant bypass valve needs to be replaced
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643020February 16, 2025
SUSPENSION, STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES
I recently 6 weeks ago bought a used certified 2016 Toyota Corolla with 43,000 miles. I have been going back and forth with Toyota since the day after I bought it about the many mechanical issues that pose a major safety risk. The car shudders/vibrates when accelerating, knocks when backing up. And when making turns the car shifts hard side to side with a shudder and wobble in floor board of car. It feels as if you don’t have control of the vehicle when driving. It has lots of loose play in the front end and steering really the whole car. It also has a problem going up hill and jumping on fwy a major problem accelerating. They keep telling me car is working per design but this is a lie. I have taken it to 2 other mechanics who told me this car has major issues safety ones to take it back. Toyota fixed the control arms stating that might be what it is but the same problems remain. I am afraid to drive this vehicle and they refuse to figure out the problems and fix them. 2 days after buying it I told them take the car back it has too many mechanical issues they refused. I don’t know what to do I cannot continue driving this car like this and in the rain it could barely handle also. The car has a feeling of loss of control like the whole frame of car is loose. I need help and don’t know what else to do I’ve taken the car back to them about 15 times. They continue to lie and say nothing is wrong even though when I test drove it with the head mechanic. He admitted the car has major issues but told me he did not want to get involved and I would have to take it up with management. I traded in my 2011 suv that was in good working order to buy this smaller car so my daughter could also learn to drive. They should have never sold this vehicle with this many mechanical safety issues please help.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642825February 14, 2025
AIR BAGS
Recall 12-20-2023. Passenger air bag sensors on passenger seat that could have been improperly manufactured. This would not allow airbag system to properly classify the occupant’s weight and the airbag may not deploy as designed in certain crashes, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy, as of 2-14-2025, is still not available! What happens to my passenger if we are in an accident? More than a year of not coming up with a solution is totally unacceptable! Please update me on the date this is going to be available to keep people safe. Please look into this safety issue for all Toyota Corolla owners and passengers. This is really an emergency situation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642607February 13, 2025
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11641563February 9, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Wipers randomly stop midway while on the intermittent setting, then continue working. Also if I spray water for cleaning the windshiels or clean light rain it stops and stays there until I move the wiper level to other function.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11641454February 8, 2025
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When idling my car makes a rattling sound and vibrates and oil smells like fuel only got 12k on it when I bought it which I just bought it not even a month ago used.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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