Toyota Corolla Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Toyota Corolla across 18 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (25).
- 122electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 21mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 92 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 122 complaints, 21 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 11 an injury.
Toyota Corolla electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Corolla | 4 | 1% | 2,661 |
| 2018 Corolla | 1 | 1% | 19,200 |
| 2017 Corolla | 7 | 4% | 5,000 |
| 2016 Corolla | 4 | 2% | 43,147 |
| 2015 Corolla | 2 | 1% | 26,000 |
| 2014 Corolla | 5 | 2% | 69,000 |
| 2013 Corolla | 4 | 2% | 76,156 |
| 2012 Corolla | 2 | 0% | 23,675 |
| 2011 Corolla | 3 | 1% | 41,461 |
| 2010 Corolla | 25 | 2% | 69,250 |
| 2009 Corolla | 19 | 1% | 48,000 |
| 2008 Corolla | 4 | 1% | 43,001 |
| 2007 Corolla | 8 | 1% | 53,000 |
| 2006 Corolla | 7 | 1% | 73,450 |
| 2005 Corolla | 13 | 2% | 119,012 |
| 2004 Corolla | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2003 Corolla | 9 | 1% | 121,500 |
| 2000 Corolla | 1 | 1% | 137,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the Toyota Corolla. 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.
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the gear shifter was shifted to drive and then reverse, but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and a diagnostic test was performed…
I was waiting at a stoplight with my foot on the break waiting for it to turn green. I turn the wheel to make a left turn and put my foot on the gas and the car diedall the buzzers whistles and lights were flashing on the dashboard.. I was able to shift the car to park and back to drive but nothing…
Car suddenly all the dashboard lights came on at once brake lights,abs lights,power steering lights,and speedometer. I've been to the dealership they ripped me off said they had no clue what was wrong. *ln*jb
The vsc light is flashing, the traction control warning light is on as well as the check engine light. The traction control button does not work either now. I plugged in an obd scanner and got a c1201 error code which we were not able to clear. I don't recall if we were moving, parked out just…
I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IT HAD ALWAYS BEEN DEALER MAINTAINED THE CAR WAS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION THE CAR HAD BEEN SERVICED TWO MONTHS EARLIER A TIRE ROTATION AND OIL CHANGE THE CAR HAS 110K MILES DRIVING THE CAR ON A PAVED ROAD AT 35MPH THE TIE ROD SNAPPED RESULTING IN ACCIDENT THE GARAGE SAID IT…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Corollas have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 122 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Toyota Corolla. 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 electronic stability control (esc)?
No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.
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