How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA list for the 2010 Toyota Corolla?

NHTSA lists 77 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Corolla, which is 6% of the 1,225 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Toyota Corolla's electrical system?

No related recall is listed in the data for this electrical system issue.

At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up on the 2010 Corolla?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints is 61,421 miles.

Are the electrical problems dangerous?

NHTSA data tied to this component includes six crashes, six fires, and six injuries for the 2010 Corolla.

What specific electrical parts fail most often?

Sample complaints describe smoking power window and door control switches and, in one case, a wiring harness fire at the firewall.

2010 Toyota Corolla Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 77 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Toyota Corolla, 6% of the 1,225 total complaints filed for that year. Six crashes, six fires and six injuries are tied to this component, with a median failure mileage of 61,421 miles. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 77; 6% of 1,225
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 6
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 61,422 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Power window and door control switches overheat and emit smoke with a burning plastic smell, sometimes forcing the driver to pull over.
In at least one case a window opened on its own after the switch began smoking.
Some owners report a window that stops rolling up entirely in the days before a switch starts smoking.
The main body wiring harness has been reported to catch fire where it passes through the firewall.

When 2010 Toyota Corolla electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 24, 2010, latest Jul 22, 2026.

77 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2010 Q1 (9).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Toyota Corolla

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Corolla model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201077 (6%)
201119 (3%)
201215 (3%)
201311 (5%)
201459 (22%)
201529 (13%)
201623 (11%)
201725 (14%)
201813 (10%)
201920 (10%)
202033 (11%)
202128 (15%)
202227 (27%)
202324 (33%)
202412 (19%)
20254 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA list for the 2010 Toyota Corolla?: NHTSA lists 77 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Corolla, which is 6% of the 1,225 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Toyota Corolla's electrical system?: No related recall is listed in the data for this electrical system issue.
At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up on the 2010 Corolla?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints is 61,421 miles.
Are the electrical problems dangerous?: NHTSA data tied to this component includes six crashes, six fires, and six injuries for the 2010 Corolla.
What specific electrical parts fail most often?: Sample complaints describe smoking power window and door control switches and, in one case, a wiring harness fire at the firewall.