2017 Toyota Corolla Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
40/100
#10 most-complained of 16 Corolla years
The 2017 Toyota Corolla has a Complaint Index of 40, ranking 10th out of 16 model years, and earns a "Good" verdict relative to other Corolla years. Airbags are the top problem area with 54 complaints tied to 33 crashes, but there are no do-not-drive recalls.
- Complaints
- 178
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 44 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 41 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 31
- 28 city / 36 hwy
Top 2017 Toyota Corolla problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags54 (30%)
- Engine38 (21%)
- Other31 (17%)
- Brakes30 (17%)
- Electrical System25 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain15 (8%)
- Steering13 (7%)
- Structure & Body13 (7%)
- Seat Belts11 (6%)
What owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy in moderate-speed crashes, including front and side impacts around 25 to 45 mph.
- Brakes reportedly do not respond or feel stiff when the pedal is pressed, causing the car to continue moving despite braking attempts.
- One vehicle caught fire while parked in a garage overnight, with no crash involved.
- Steering has locked up and pulled sharply to one side during turns, sometimes followed by a loss of electrical power.
- Brake lights have failed to illuminate during braking, according to one report involving a law enforcement observation.
2017 Toyota Corolla recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V024000Jan 17, 2020Airbags2,891,976 vehicles
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
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. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
- NHTSA 19V503000Jun 28, 2019Other1,325 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
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."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 17V295000May 2, 2017Suspension, Wheels & Tires409 vehicles
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
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.
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
2017 Toyota Corolla fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 28 MPG
- Highway
- 36 MPG
- Combined
- 31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Corolla years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Toyota Corolla reliable?
- NHTSA lists 178 complaints and 3 recalls for the 2017 Corolla, giving it a Complaint Index of 40. That ranks it 10th out of 16 model years, with a "Good" verdict relative to other Corolla years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2017 Toyota Corolla?
- Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 54 complaints (30% of all complaints) and linked to 33 crashes and 41 injuries, at a median mileage of 27,000 miles.
- Does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Corolla covering airbags, an inaccurate floor mat label, and spare tire pressure. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2017 Corolla compare to other years?
- With a Complaint Index of 40, the 2017 Corolla scores better than years like 2010 (100) and 2011 (93), but worse than 2018 (7) and 2023 (0), which are the strongest years in the lineup.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Toyota Corolla?
- The 2017 Corolla is EPA-rated at 31 mpg combined (28 city / 36 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,100.