Toyota Corolla IM Problems by Year
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Toyota Corolla IM, across 2 model years (2017–2018). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (12). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Toyota Corolla IM years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Corolla IM model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Corolla IM: 12 complaints, 1 recall
- 2018 Corolla IM: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Toyota Corolla IM problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Power Train | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Toyota Corolla IM model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Corolla IM | 8 | 0 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2017 Corolla IM | 12 | 1 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Corolla IM years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (12), 2018 (8). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Toyota Corolla IM?
Air Bags, with 4 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Toyota Corolla IM have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.