2014 Toyota Corolla Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Toyota Corolla. Part of Generation 12 (E170) — 2014–2019.

20132015
Complaints
379
per 10K Sold
11.2
US Sales
339,498
Crashes
104
Fires
3
Injuries
77
Fatalities
1
Recalls
2

Worst 2014 Toyota Corolla Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#169 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:50,638 mi
Crash-related:44
#247 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:53,183 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:3
#329 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:27,108 mi
Crash-related:13
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Toyota Corolla.

Airbags
69
complaints
Crashes
44
Fires
Avg Miles
50,638
Electrical Faults
47
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
3
Avg Miles
53,183
Unintended Acceleration
29
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
Avg Miles
27,108
Transmission / Drivetrain
26
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
47,443
Body Structure
25
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
28,515
Engine Problems
18
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
31,078
Steering Defects
18
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
34,556
Brakes
16
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
35,670
Seat Belt Issues
15
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
Avg Miles
49,549
Wipers & Visibility
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,051
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
101,204
Headlight/Taillight Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,562
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
29,078
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
69,000
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Software
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Concealment Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Toyota Corolla

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,901,771 vehicles.

20V024000Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module
~2,891,976 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

13V505000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring
~9,795 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

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2014 Toyota Corolla — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Toyota Corolla reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2014 Toyota Corolla has 379 NHTSA complaints, 104 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 69 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Toyota Corolla?
Top reported problems: Airbags (69 complaints, avg 50,638 mi); Electrical Faults (47 complaints, avg 53,183 mi); Unintended Acceleration (29 complaints, avg 27,108 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Toyota Corolla?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 42,881 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Toyota Corolla include 104 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 77 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,901,771 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Toyota Corolla?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Corolla reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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