2000 Toyota Corolla Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Corolla years
- Fewer complaints than other years 22nd of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Toyota Corolla. That ranks 22nd out of 32 Corolla model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (47 complaints, 32%), typically at around 62,000 miles. Complaints mention 22 crashes, 3 fires, 18 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 145owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 22complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Toyota Corolla problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 47 | 32% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 17 | 12% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 8% | 54,002 | — | — |
| Tires | 10 | 7% | 155,038 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 6% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 6% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 5% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 5% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 5% | 132,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 5% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 4% | 180,233 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 4% | 160,466 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3% | 47,254 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 2% | 121,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 2% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 2% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 59,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 165,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Toyota Corolla recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Toyota Corolla.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied for under an hour, a fire started inside the cabin of the vehicle. The fire was self-extinguished. Neither a Fire Department nor a Police report was filed. The vehicle was not destroyed…
2000 toyota corolla burning excessive amounts of oil. I'm having to add a quart everytime i put gas in. I drive from destination to destination for work and having to oil is a safety concern as the light does not come on until it is empty.
I own a 1998 corolla and a 2000 corolla both have drivers seat belt issuses. In each case the belt receiver will not latch
Takata recall: i did not receive a recall notice about my airbags and i'm trying to find out if my car was ever recalled for defective airbags. Toyota will only tell me if the car is under a recall presently. If it ever was, the notice might have been sent to the previous owner that i bought the…
2000 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in regards to while driving vehicle check engine warning light illuminated, followed by heavy smoke pouring from underneath hood and noticed radiator cap was missing due to a negligent act by an establishment who serviced his vehicle.. *ld the radiator cap was…
Other Toyota Corolla years
← 1999 Corolla · 2001 Corolla →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Corolla | 17 | 1 |
| 2025 Corolla | 31 | 0 |
| 2024 Corolla | 64 | 2 |
| 2023 Corolla | 73 | 3 |
| 2022 Corolla | 101 | 0 |
| 2021 Corolla | 186 | 1 |
| 2020 Corolla | 310 | 3 |
| 2019 Corolla | 204 | 5 |
| 2018 Corolla | 134 | 3 |
| 2017 Corolla | 178 | 3 |
| 2016 Corolla | 215 | 1 |
| 2015 Corolla | 220 | 1 |
| 2014 Corolla | 269 | 2 |
| 2013 Corolla | 201 | 5 |
| 2012 Corolla | 446 | 5 |
| 2011 Corolla | 584 | 9 |
| 2010 Corolla | 1,244 | 17 |
| 2009 Corolla | 1,459 | 13 |
| 2008 Corolla | 314 | 6 |
| 2007 Corolla | 836 | 6 |
| 2006 Corolla | 840 | 7 |
| 2005 Corolla | 854 | 6 |
| 2004 Corolla | 477 | 9 |
| 2003 Corolla | 720 | 9 |
| 2002 Corolla | 117 | 0 |
| 2001 Corolla | 133 | 0 |
| 2000 | 145 | 0 |
| 1999 Corolla | 155 | 0 |
| 1998 Corolla | 225 | 0 |
| 1997 Corolla | 135 | 1 |
| 1996 Corolla | 129 | 0 |
| 1995 Corolla | 176 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Corolla?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 47 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Toyota Corolla?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Toyota Corolla a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Corolla model years, the 2000 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.