2017 Toyota Corolla Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2017 Toyota Corolla has a complaint index of 35, ranking 14th out of 21 model years, with a Good verdict. Airbags are the top problem area, with 54 complaints and 33 crashes reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 35/100
- #14 of 21 Corolla years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 178
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 44
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 41
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 31
- 28 city / 36 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 41 / 0
Top 2017 Toyota Corolla problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe brake pedals that felt stiff or unresponsive, failing to stop the car in time to avoid a crash.
- Some drivers reported airbags that did not deploy during collisions, including rear-end impacts and an animal strike.
- One owner described the traction and pre-collision system malfunctioning before a crash, followed by airbag deployment and a transmission noise.
- A driver reported the engine revving unexpectedly and the vehicle accelerating on its own before striking a barrier.
- One complaint described a seat belt that failed to restrain the driver during a crash after the vehicle hydroplaned.
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 data gives the 2017 Corolla a complaint index of 35, earning a Good verdict, and it ranks 14th out of 21 model years tracked for this model.
- What is the top problem area for the 2017 Corolla?
- Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 54 complaints, 30 percent of all reported issues, and 33 crashes.
- Does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Corolla, covering airbag electronic control units, an incorrect floor mat load label, and spare tire pressure.
- What year Toyota Corolla should I avoid?
- Based on complaint index, years like 2009 (100), 2007 (90), and 2010 (95) carry Avoid verdicts, while 2017 is rated Good in comparison.
- How does the 2017 Corolla compare to the 2018 model?
- The 2018 Corolla has a lower complaint index of 5 and a Best verdict, compared to the 2017's complaint index of 35 and Good verdict.