Reliable Auto DB

2017 Toyota Corolla reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 189 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Corolla over 10 years — 29 per year. The other Corolla years sit at about the same rate: their median is 27 complaints per year. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Air bag control module, Labels, and Temporary spare tire.

2017 Toyota Corolla LE
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Complaints

189

Per year

29

Recalls

3

Years on the road

10

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (57 of 189), then Speed control (30) and Service brakes (25). Those filings include 47 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 31 that report an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Corolla has 214 complaints, 29 per year, and the 2018 has 133 complaints, 28 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Toyota Corolla. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall air bags, air bag control module 2020-01-17 · NHTSA campaign 20V024000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
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. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
Recall Labels 2019-06-28 · NHTSA campaign 19V503000
Summary Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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 at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
Recall tires, temporary spare tire 2017-05-02 · NHTSA campaign 17V295000
Summary Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
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 States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

Complaints by component (189 total)

Air bags
57
Speed control
30
Service brakes
25
Electrical system
21
Powertrain
17
Engine
13
Seat belts
13
Steering
13
Structure
10
Forward collision avoidance
9
Fuel and propulsion system
8
Wheels
8
Electronic stability control (ESC)
7
Exterior lighting
6
Suspension
6
Visibility and wipers
6
Seats
3
Back-over prevention
2
Visibility
2
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Lane departure
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

47

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

31

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for brake service, the contact was informed that the transmission chain had fractured and needed to be…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-08-17
  • "While driving in the middle of active traffic, the vehicle experienced a sudden and dangerous loss of motive power. The first indication of a problem was the A/C abruptly blowing hot air. Immediately following this, the…"
    Unknown or other, Engine, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-07-23
  • "My 2017 Toyota Corolla is Involved in Illegal Airbags that Are A Horrible CRASH RATING F - by .Toyota of Spartanburg South Carolina in 3 Recall To the Owner of 2017 Toyota Certified Pre Owned USA Automobile The NTSA Has…"
    Air bags, Back-over prevention, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-06-14
  • "My2017 Toyota Corolla was Purchased at Dave Edward’s Certified Pre Owned Car Dealer in Spartanburg South Carolina in 2018 It has Multiple Recall Notices by Toyota USA on ILLEGAL FACTORY INSTALLED CHINESE AIR BAGS THAT…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-04-17
  • "While I was driving in the middle lane through an intersection, a car from the opposite side failed to yield while turning and hit me on my driver's side. My car was traveling at approximately 35 MPH, and the other…"
    Air bags · filed 2026-03-15

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2017 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Corolla 1.8L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S7) Front-wheel drive 28 35 31 MPG $2100
Corolla 1.8L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 28 36 32 MPG $2050
Corolla 1.8L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 27 35 30 MPG $2150
Corolla LE Eco 1.8L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 30 40 34 MPG $1900
Corolla LE Eco 1.8L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 29 38 33 MPG $1950

Specs and fitment

11th generation, 2014–2019
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-20 , 4.4 qt capacity
Tire size 195/65R15 (L/LE Eco), 205/55R16 (LE/XLE/S), 215/45R17 (SE/XSE)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V-024 covers certain 2011-2019 Toyota Corolla vehicles, along with other Toyota and Lexus models: during certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit may malfunction, possibly disabling deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners. Recall 20V-012 covers certain 2018-2019 Toyota Corolla vehicles, and Toyota later expanded that campaign to include certain 2018 Corolla vehicles, because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Recall 13V-505 covers certain model year 2014 Corolla vehicles: the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit, which can make the wipers inoperative. Dealers replace the wiper switch, the fuel pump, or install the air bag ECU noise filter as applicable under each campaign.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Toyota Corolla reliable?

Owners have filed 189 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota Corolla over 10 years — 29 per year. The other Corolla years sit at about the same rate: their median is 27 complaints per year. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Air bag control module, Labels, and Temporary spare tire.

What are common problems with a 2017 Toyota Corolla?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (57 of 189), then Speed control (30) and Service brakes (25). Those filings include 47 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 31 that report an injury.

Is the 2017 Toyota Corolla more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 Corolla has 214 complaints, 29 per year, and the 2018 has 133 complaints, 28 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018.

Has the 2017 Toyota Corolla been recalled?

The 2017 Toyota Corolla has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Toyota Corolla?

Owners have filed 189 complaints about the 2017 Toyota Corolla with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Toyota Corolla get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Toyota Corolla is 32 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2018 Toyota Corolla?

11th generation (2014-2019 in the US).

What oil does a Toyota Corolla use?

Recent US Corolla generations specify 0W-20; capacity is typically about 4.4 qt with filter on the 1.8L, but always check the owner manual for your engine.

Does the Toyota Corolla come as a hatchback?

In the US, the Corolla Hatchback joined the sedan starting with the 12th generation (2020 model year onward); earlier US Corollas were sedan only.