10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,051 miles

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problem #11

May 042023

Corolla

  • miles
Check engine light on. Cruise control stopped working. Fuel cap tightened.

- Painted Post, NY, USA

problem #10

Jul 302022

Corolla

  • 16,500 miles
The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving into a parking space, the vehicle accelerated without any warning causing the vehicle to drive over the curb and crash into a 7 eleven store building. The air bags did not deploy, and no one was injured. The contact was unsure if there was a police report filed. The vehicle was towed, and it was deemed for total loss. The dealer was contacted and stated they were unsure of the cost of the repairs because the vehicle had an anti-lock brake feature. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 16,500.

- Bristol, PA, USA

problem #9

Feb 102022

Corolla

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and she depressed on the brake pedal but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact crashed into a traffic sign in the middle of the street. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated no one was injured or sought medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive to her residence but continue to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to a collision center and had the bumper replaced. The mechanic informed that he had also experienced the failure and referred the contact to a local dealer. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer but was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact traded the vehicle for another vehicle. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

- Plymouth, MA, USA

problem #8

Sep 292021

Corolla

  • miles
Unknown brake failure after slow speed stop (lock up)

- Ashburn, VA, USA

problem #7

Nov 192019

Corolla

  • 19,450 miles
Today at approximately 4pm Nov 19, 2019, I parked my car in a parking lot and turned off the motor, put it in park and when I pulled the emergency brake into place the car lunged backward a little but stopped as soon as the emergency brake was engaged. I filed a report back on October 20, 2019, please refer to case #11271148. I am bringing the car to the Toyota dealership on Saturday, Nov 23, 2019, so it can be checked out as to why the car is jerking when in park. I want to register this complaint as well. I just picked the car up from the autobody shop from the repairs it had done because of the incident on Oct 20, 2019. I do not feel safe driving this car.

- Petaluma, CA, USA

problem #6

Oct 202019

Corolla

  • 19,200 miles
On Sunday, October 20, 2019, approximately 3:10 pm I got into my 2018 Toyota Corolla, the car was stationary in park, and was not running on a flat surface. I realized I forgot my wallet so I got out of the car and left the driver's door open. I retrieved my wallet within 1 minute and when I came out my car was rolling slowly on the flat driveway where I park every day. I tried to grab the door handle to see if I could jump in the car to stop it but it picked up speed and went down a slight incline across the yard. The door hit a tree and then the car landed in bushes. My neighbors came running over because they saw the entire incident. I was able to get into the car on the passenger side and I started the car's engine since it was never turned on and drove it out of the bushes back onto the flat driveway. The car rolled while the gear was in park and was not running. Everyone is not sure why that would happen. I'm asking to see if there is a problem with the transmission or the gear slipping out of gear. I called my insurance they filed a claim but stated it was very strange for the car to have rolled and told me to find out if there was a recall, also the adjuster said it was very strange as well for the car to roll in park and not running. They suggested it may be something with the computer system.

- Petaluma, CA, USA

problem #5

Mar 162019

Corolla

  • 17,890 miles
The 2018 Toyota Corolla cruise control is dangerous. When cruise control is on, going down a slight hill, the transmission downshifts but throttle does not reduce causing car to increase speed 10-15 mph with high rpms. At bottom of incline transmission goes to higher gear and brakes are applied very hard causing vehicle to suddenly and violently slowdown 15-20 mph. In this situation if cruise control is not disengaged the car will go well over the speed limit and to an unsafe speed for the roadway. The braking action is so sudden and violent it's difficult to control the vehicle and has several times in a couple of months caused me to very nearly get rear ended by a vehicle behind me which was not originally following too close. As the dangerous cruise control starts its increase in speed the vehicles behind may increase their speed and as they are increasing speed my car cruise control system jams on the brakes and cause the following car to come dangerously close to collision. As well the other driver has on at least one occasions became angry started road raging thinking I had purposely brake checked. The 2018 Toyota Corolla cruise control is dangerous, could certainly be deadly based on my experience and further is virtually unusable as a purchased feature on anything but a flat road. I've driven over 20 cars in my life and am very experienced with cruise controls in 6 different manufacturers cars. The cruise control on my 2018 Toyota Corolla could cause injury, lawsuit, road rage with personal injury or death. I've already had it to the dealer twice and am taking it back this week.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #4

Sep 132018

Corolla

  • 25 miles
Grinding noise when braking and reversing in car under 25 miles on odometer. Have gone to several dealerships and have been tldthat I am braking too hard (seriously in a new car??) & window paeenger side front makes noise while going up and down they said they lubricated it but now its making more noise..

- Miami Gardens, FL, USA

problem #3

Sep 062017

Corolla

  • 3,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard or the vehicle would take a few minutes to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to adriel Toyota ro grande (pr-3, ro grande, 00745, puerto rico, 1-(787) 627-2424), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000.

- Bayamon, PR, USA

problem #2

Jul 302018

Corolla 4-cyl

  • 200 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. While reversing and driving forward, an abnormal noise was detected coming from the brakes. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle vibrated when driving. The vehicle was taken to lipton Toyota (1700 w oakland park blvd, fort lauderdale, fl 33311, (954) 790-6137) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was designed to make that noise. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer a second time and was informed that there was space in between the brake pad for which there was no remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200. * consumer stated immediately after purchase continuous abnormal noise. There's also noise at times when I turn on the air conditioner which I can't identify. Maybe, as if there is too much stress on the engine. The car also sometimes vibrates while driving. In addition, when I bought the car, the front tire on the driver's side was also almost flat, therefore, causing the car to keep pulling to one side while driving. Further, the front window on the driver's side was/is squeaking. 8/12/18 sensor light kept flashing. 8/16/18 brake pad noise was observed. Car could not be repaired because car was not maually designed. Updated 10/30/18

- North Miami Beach, FL, USA

problem #1

Jul 152018

Corolla 4-cyl

  • 300 miles
The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Corolla. While driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the brakes failed to engage. As a result, the vehicle was involved in a side impact collision. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that an investigator was assigned to the case. There was one injury that required medical attention. The contact suffered from a broken sternum, right hip injury, and severe pain. The failure mileage was approximately 300. Consumer stated car is still not destroy. Toyota and safeco insurance are sending investigator to detect the reason for brake failure. My wife was also injured in this wreck with back injury. The new car when I bought on July 6th,2018 had, already more than 200 miles on it, just 9 days driven barely before the brake failure on July 15th around 10:45am. Updated 10/22/18

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA