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2016 Toyota Corolla Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 210 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2016 Toyota Corolla

The 2016 Toyota Corolla has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
210
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
66
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Toyota Corolla (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V024000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Toyota Corolla

Based on 210 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
56
Steering
22
Power Train
19
Vehicle Speed Control
14
Electrical System
13
Unknown Or Other
13
Service Brakes
13
Structure
8
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Toyota Corolla — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 1,259 complaints 2011 590 complaints 2012 445 complaints 2013 201 complaints 2014 267 complaints 2015 217 complaints 2016 210 complaints 2017 186 complaints 2018 133 complaints 2019 199 complaints 2020 300 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2010 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2018 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Toyota Corolla

Is the 2016 Toyota Corolla reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Toyota Corolla has 1 recall and 210 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Corolla have?
The 2016 Toyota Corolla has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Corolla?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Toyota Corolla are: Air Bags, Steering, Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Toyota Corolla safe to buy?
The 2016 Toyota Corolla has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Toyota Corolla should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Corolla are: 2018. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2010.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.