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2017 Toyota Corolla Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 189 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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52/100

High Reported Activity — 2017 Toyota Corolla

The 2017 Toyota Corolla shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
189
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
47
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Toyota Corolla (3)

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

🔧 Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge….
NHTSA #20V024000
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service…
NHTSA #19V503000
🔧 Tires: Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf…
NHTSA #17V295000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Toyota Corolla

Based on 189 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
51
Unknown Or Other
20
Vehicle Speed Control
20
Electrical System
19
Power Train
17
Steering
13
Service Brakes
11
Structure
6
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Toyota Corolla — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 590 complaints 2012 446 complaints 2013 201 complaints 2014 269 complaints 2015 220 complaints 2016 215 complaints 2017 189 complaints 2018 135 complaints 2019 205 complaints 2020 312 complaints 2021 186 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2011 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Toyota Corolla

Is the 2017 Toyota Corolla reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Toyota Corolla has 3 recall campaigns and 189 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have?
The 2017 Toyota Corolla has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Corolla?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Toyota Corolla are: Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Toyota Corolla safe to buy?
The 2017 Toyota Corolla has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Toyota Corolla should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Toyota Corolla.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.