Worst 2017 Toyota Corolla Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Unintended Acceleration
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Toyota Corolla.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 52 | 33 | — | 30,687 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 28 | 2 | — | 17,601 mi | |
| Brakes | 25 | 8 | — | 15,600 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 18 | 2 | 1 | 13,372 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | 2 | — | 5,898 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | 2 | — | 53,436 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 10 | 4 | — | 38,574 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | 1 | 48,298 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | 3 | — | 28,742 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | 1 | 50,780 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | 1 | — | 25,750 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | 1 | — | 6,464 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 24,333 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 24,648 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 18,322 mi | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Radar | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Pretensioner | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Toyota Corolla
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,893,710 vehicles.
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.
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
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2017 Toyota Corolla — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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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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