Compact cars · E210 generation
Smart buy Above average
It scores 72 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact cars. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,108 to own, including $1,089 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Toyota Corolla.
Reliability
72/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$1,089
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$5,829
35 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$18,078
$15,909 – $20,247, estimate
Recalls
2
on record
Owner complaints
66
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 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equippe
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 |
No. It scores 72 out of 100, one of the more reliable compact cars of 2015–2024.
It scores 72 out of 100 against other compact cars from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,089 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $11,108 over 5 years: $4,190 in lost value, $1,089 in repairs and $5,829 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $18,078 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (100/100) and the 2020 worst (24/100).
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.