Compact cars · E210 generation
Think twice Below average
It scores 24 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact cars. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $10,593 to own, including $2,327 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Toyota Corolla.
Reliability
24/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,327
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$5,829
35 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$12,868
$11,324 – $14,413, estimate
Recalls
3
on record
Owner complaints
311
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC5
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (100/100) and the 2020 worst (24/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 72/100 |
| 2023 | 75/100 |
| 2022 | 76/100 |
| 2021 | 60/100 |
| 2020 | 24/100 |
| 2019 | 67/100 |
| 2018 | 100/100 |
| 2017 | 98/100 |
| 2016 | 99/100 |
| 2015 | 97/100 |
Yes. It scores 24 out of 100, among the least reliable compact cars of 2015–2024. The 2016, 2017 and 2018 Corolla scored much better.
It scores 24 out of 100 against other compact cars from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 311 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,327 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $10,593 over 5 years: $2,437 in lost value, $2,327 in repairs and $5,829 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $12,868 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (100/100) and the 2020 worst (24/100).
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.