Toyota Corolla Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 245 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Toyota Corolla across 29 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (39).
- 245suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 29mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 47%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 149 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 245 complaints, 29 mention a crash, 9 an injury.
Toyota Corolla suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Corolla | 2 | 12% | 766 |
| 2022 Corolla | 2 | 2% | 28,000 |
| 2021 Corolla | 3 | 2% | 6,100 |
| 2020 Corolla | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2019 Corolla | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2018 Corolla | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2017 Corolla | 6 | 3% | 19,045 |
| 2016 Corolla | 11 | 5% | 17,852 |
| 2015 Corolla | 10 | 5% | 8,950 |
| 2014 Corolla | 5 | 2% | 11,800 |
| 2013 Corolla | 7 | 3% | 10,323 |
| 2012 Corolla | 3 | 1% | 320 |
| 2011 Corolla | 8 | 1% | 18,000 |
| 2010 Corolla | 39 | 3% | 2,500 |
| 2009 Corolla | 31 | 2% | 5,000 |
| 2008 Corolla | 10 | 3% | 28,000 |
| 2007 Corolla | 11 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 2006 Corolla | 3 | 0% | 32,000 |
| 2005 Corolla | 10 | 1% | 43,459 |
| 2004 Corolla | 6 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 2003 Corolla | 10 | 1% | 15,470 |
| 2002 Corolla | 6 | 5% | 25,000 |
| 2001 Corolla | 1 | 1% | 8,500 |
| 2000 Corolla | 8 | 6% | 40,000 |
| 1999 Corolla | 14 | 9% | 67,500 |
| 1998 Corolla | 16 | 7% | 97,000 |
| 1997 Corolla | 2 | 1% | — |
| 1996 Corolla | 2 | 2% | — |
| 1995 Corolla | 12 | 7% | 108,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension 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.
Purchase car at the end of July 2 weeks later heard a not a rattling sound while driving the vehicle. Took the vehicle for a service appointment at the dealership. I purchased it from. I was told by service as well as the sales manager that the rattling sound was found in both my car and another…
The contact rented a 2026 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, she heard a loud pop and the vehicle forcibly swerved to the right. The vehicle crashed into an unoccupied parked vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver's side tire was 90 degrees outward. The air…
My 2018 Toyota Corolla has problems with acceleration and a very large noise in the front bar that guides the wheels. It also accelerates by itself, which is why I have had to change the brakes many times. It also shakes a lot at the bottom
I am contacting you on a problem I cannot fully describe. However, I believe there is a mechanical problem with the right side of my vehicle with handling and braking. I have downloaded the form with the information as reported to me and explained via the North American Corolla Facebook group…
Coolant bypass value change and they have put 500$ for labour total 656$ for value change
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Corollas have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 245 owner complaints about suspension 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 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
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