MYRModel Year Report

2017 Toyota Corolla

● Typical for this model
2017 Toyota Corolla
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:09.548Z

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
178
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

30% 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 1998 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 145 complaints 2001: 133 complaints 2002: 117 complaints 2003: 721 complaints 2004: 477 complaints 2004 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 2017: 178 complaints 2017 178 2018: 136 complaints 2019: 204 complaints 2020: 310 complaints 2021: 188 complaints 2022: 100 complaints 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 1998 1999: 155 complaints 2000: 145 complaints 2001: 133 complaints 2001 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 2017: 178 complaints 2017 178 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 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 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 2017: 178 complaints 2017 178 2018: 136 complaints 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

2017: 178 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.

Air bags

30% · 54 reports
CRASHINJURY
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I was hit yesterday and my airbags didn't deploy. WHY???

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-21

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, 2017-11-19

Also filed under Service brakes and structure

Vehicle speed control

16% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2017-03-24

Also filed under Service brakes and power train

Service brakes

15% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

12% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASHFIRE

Power train

8% · 15 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    2017-06-15Tires17V295000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
  3. R
    2019-08-23Equipment19V503000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2020-03-16Air bags20V024000 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.

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  5. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2017 Toyota Corolla — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 54 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 29 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 26 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V295000 · Tires
  • Recall 19V503000 · Equipment
  • Recall 20V024000 · Air bags
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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.