Toyota Corolla Cross Engine Problems
Owners have filed 127 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Toyota Corolla Cross across 5 model years. The 2023 model year has the most (103). The words owners use most often: “engine stopped” (30% of reports).
- 127engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 12%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine stopped: mentioned in 38 of 127 complaints (30%)
- Put park: mentioned in 37 of 127 complaints (29%)
- Steering power low: mentioned in 30 of 127 complaints (24%)
- Brake firmly: mentioned in 22 of 127 complaints (17%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 5 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 127 complaints, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Toyota Corolla Cross engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Corolla Cross | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2025 Corolla Cross | 2 | 10% | — |
| 2024 Corolla Cross | 7 | 16% | 50,000 |
| 2023 Corolla Cross | 103 | 59% | 1,250 |
| 2022 Corolla Cross | 14 | 30% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the Toyota Corolla Cross. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Mileage: Approximately 45,000 miles Relevant Toyota Bulletin: T-SB-0020-23 Rev1 Description of Safety Concern: My 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross experienced a serious safety-related malfunction involving the automatic engine Stop and Start system. While stopped in…
El auto tiembla como motor viejo asi como su sumbido de motor, las lunes de bolsa de pasa prendiendo, la asistencia de punto ciego en ocasiones no responde asi como para cambio de carril, camara trasera en estado de reversa en ocaciones no enciende o la imagen esta un poco distorsionada, la panta…
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross. The contact stated that twice while driving at various speeds and slowing down to make a turn, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to slow down as intended and the steering wheel locked up. During the first failure, while the…
I received the engine maintenance required notification on 7/11. On 7/13, I called my Toyota to make an appt to bring it in at 9 AM. The ran diagnostics for $180 and then the test results said the engine coolant valve is stuck open or closed but either is dangerous because my car could overheat…
While stopped at a red light, the auto stop/start system shut the engine off and it failed to restart automatically. The dashboard showed "Low Power Steering" and "Engine Stopped - Press Brake Firmly to Restart." Pressing the brake did not work. I had to shift to Park and manually restart the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Corolla Crosss have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 127 owner complaints about engine for the Toyota Corolla Cross. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Corolla Cross engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Toyota Corolla Cross?
The most frequent phrase is “engine stopped”, in 38 of 127 complaints, followed by “put park” (37).
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