MYRModel Year Report

2017 Toyota Corolla

● Typical for this model
2017 Toyota Corolla
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:46:22.493Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Corolla Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 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 1998 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 145 complaints 2001: 133 complaints 2002: 117 complaints 2003: 720 complaints 2004: 477 complaints 2004 2005: 853 complaints 2006: 839 complaints 2007: 836 complaints 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 1459 complaints 2010: 1244 complaints 2010 2011: 584 complaints 2012: 445 complaints 2013: 201 complaints 2014: 268 complaints 2015: 219 complaints 2016: 214 complaints 2016 2017: 178 complaints 2017 2018: 133 complaints 2019: 201 complaints 2020: 304 complaints 2021: 185 complaints 2022: 98 complaints 2022 2023: 73 complaints 2024: 63 complaints 2025: 31 complaints 2026: 15 complaints 2026
2017: 178 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19813
19825
19831
19846
19853
19863
198714
198826
198923
199027
199173
199265
1993134
1994184
1995176
1996129
1997135
1998225
1999155
2000145
2001133
2002117
2003720
2004477
2005853
2006839
2007836
2008314
20091459
20101244
2011584
2012445
2013201
2014268
2015219
2016214
2017178
2018133
2019201
2020304
2021185
202298
202373
202463
202531
202615

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

AIR BAGS 30%

30% of complaints: air bags — 54 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I was hit yesterday and my airbags didn't deploy. WHY???

NHTSA ODI report, 20231021

I WAS DRIVING HOME ON HAMILTON ROAD, IN COLUMBUS, OHIO, AT 535PM. I NOTICED THAT MY HEADLIGHTS WEREN'T ON, WHEN OTHER DRIVERS WERE TRYING TO WORN ME. I SET MY HEADLIGHTS ON AUTOMATIC WHEN I FIRST RECEIVED THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171119

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and STRUCTURE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16%

16% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY
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ON 3/22/17 I WAS DRIVING AN ENTERPRISE RENTAL CAR INTO AN APARTMENT COMPLEX AND PULLED IN FRONT OF THE LEASING OFFICE TO PARK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170324

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and POWER TRAIN

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASH FIRE
POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170615 — tires

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.

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.

Campaign 17V295000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

R 20190823 — equipment

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.

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.

Campaign 19V503000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200316 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles.

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.

Campaign 20V024000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Toyota Corolla — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (54 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V295000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V503000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V024000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Toyota Corolla reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Toyota Corolla is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Corolla?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.