MYRModel Year Report

2000 Toyota Corolla

● Typical for this model
2000 Toyota Corolla
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:34:50.276Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
145
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 26 complaints 1989: 23 complaints 1990: 27 complaints 1991: 73 complaints 1992: 65 complaints 1992 1993: 134 complaints 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 176 complaints 1996: 129 complaints 1997: 135 complaints 1998: 225 complaints 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 145 complaints 2000 145 2001: 133 complaints 2002: 117 complaints 2003: 721 complaints 2004: 477 complaints 2005: 854 complaints 2006: 840 complaints 2007: 836 complaints 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 1,459 complaints 2010: 1,244 complaints 2010 2011: 584 complaints 2012: 446 complaints 2013: 201 complaints 2014: 270 complaints 2015: 220 complaints 2016: 215 complaints 2016 2017: 178 complaints 2018: 136 complaints 2019: 204 complaints 2020: 310 complaints 2021: 188 complaints 2022: 100 complaints 2022 2023: 73 complaints 2024: 65 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 18 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 26 complaints 1989: 23 complaints 1989 1990: 27 complaints 1991: 73 complaints 1992: 65 complaints 1992 1993: 134 complaints 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 176 complaints 1995 1996: 129 complaints 1997: 135 complaints 1998: 225 complaints 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 145 complaints 2000 145 2001: 133 complaints 2002: 117 complaints 2003: 721 complaints 2004: 477 complaints 2004 2005: 854 complaints 2006: 840 complaints 2007: 836 complaints 2007 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 1,459 complaints 2010: 1,244 complaints 2010 2011: 584 complaints 2012: 446 complaints 2013: 201 complaints 2013 2014: 270 complaints 2015: 220 complaints 2016: 215 complaints 2016 2017: 178 complaints 2018: 136 complaints 2019: 204 complaints 2019 2020: 310 complaints 2021: 188 complaints 2022: 100 complaints 2022 2023: 73 complaints 2024: 65 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2025 2026: 18 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 26 complaints 1988 1989: 23 complaints 1990: 27 complaints 1990 1991: 73 complaints 1992: 65 complaints 1992 1993: 134 complaints 1994: 184 complaints 1994 1995: 176 complaints 1996: 129 complaints 1996 1997: 135 complaints 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 145 complaints 2000 145 2001: 133 complaints 2002: 117 complaints 2002 2003: 721 complaints 2004: 477 complaints 2004 2005: 854 complaints 2006: 840 complaints 2006 2007: 836 complaints 2008: 314 complaints 2008 2009: 1,459 complaints 2010: 1,244 complaints 2010 2011: 584 complaints 2012: 446 complaints 2012 2013: 201 complaints 2014: 270 complaints 2014 2015: 220 complaints 2016: 215 complaints 2016 2017: 178 complaints 2018: 136 complaints 2018 2019: 204 complaints 2020: 310 complaints 2020 2021: 188 complaints 2022: 100 complaints 2022 2023: 73 complaints 2024: 65 complaints 2024 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 18 complaints 2026

2000: 145 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19802
19813
19825
19831
19846
19853
19863
198714
198826
198923
199027
199173
199265
1993134
1994184
1995176
1996129
1997135
1998225
1999155
2000145
2001133
2002117
2003721
2004477
2005854
2006840
2007836
2008314
20091,459
20101,244
2011584
2012446
2013201
2014270
2015220
2016215
2017178
2018136
2019204
2020310
2021188
2022100
202373
202465
202531
202618

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

34% · 50 reports

Most commonly citing engine and emission control.

FIRE

Air bags

12% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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While driving at 10 MPH and making a left turn another vehicle collided with consumer's vehicle. The consumer's vehicle was struck on the right front side. Consumer's vehicle then hit dead center on a utility pole.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-14

2000 Toyota corrolla in head on crash at 40 MPH. Air bag did not deploy and seat belt broke.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-28

Also filed under Seat belts

Consumer had a driver's side collision, and side air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained some injuries, but not life threatening.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-03-21

Steering

8% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and linkages.

CRASHINJURYDEATH

Tires

7% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASH
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Tires driven on local streets and highways for 38,000 miles. All four tires suffered a deep crack, the full circumference of the tire on the inside sidewall approximately one inch above the wheel rim.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-19

Tires driven on local streets and highways for 38,000 miles. All four tires suffered a deep crack, the full circumference of the tire on the inside sidewall approximately one inch above the wheel rim.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-19

Tires driven on local streets and highways for 38,000 miles. All four tires suffered a deep crack, the full circumference of the tire on the inside sidewall approximately one inch above the wheel rim.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-19

Seat belts

6% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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I own a 1998 Corolla and a 2000 Corolla both have drivers seat belt issuses. In each case the belt receiver will not latch

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-02

Also filed under Structure

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…

    Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2006-07-31Exterior lighting06E065000 Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…

    Remedy: Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. The recall began on July 31, 2006. Owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…

    Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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  5. R
    2010-03-15Suspension10E002000 Ride control is recalling certain front strut mounts branded as gabriel ride control or arvinmeritor, p/nos. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, sold as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed…

    Remedy: Ride control will notify owners of record and replace the affected parts free of charge. The safety recall began on March 15, 2010. Owners may contact ride control at 1-248-458-1396.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Toyota Corolla — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 50 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E065000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 10E002000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Toyota Corolla reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Toyota Corolla is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Corolla?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Corolla have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.