2017 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 38 engine complaints for the 2017 Toyota Corolla, 21% of its 178 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 5,300. There is no related engine recall for this model year, and owners most often describe cruise control acceleration problems on downhill grades.
- Engine complaints
- 38
- 21% of 178
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 5,300 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Cruise control fails to hold set speed on downhill grades, with the engine revving to around 4,000 rpm and the vehicle accelerating well past the set speed.
- Some drivers report unintended acceleration where the engine revs and the vehicle fails to respond to braking input, in one case ending in a crash.
- Owners describe sudden loss of power while driving on the highway, with the vehicle coasting and losing acceleration for several minutes.
- A CVT-related whining or unusual noise was reported during acceleration or when the air conditioner is running, which a dealer described as normal.
- One report describes a fire originating in the area of the vehicle while parked in a garage overnight.
When 2017 Toyota Corolla engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 2, 2017, latest Jul 23, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Toyota Corolla
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Corolla model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have?
- NHTSA lists 38 engine complaints for the 2017 Toyota Corolla, which is 21% of the 178 total complaints filed for this model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2017 Toyota Corolla?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the engine problem area on the 2017 Corolla.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2017 Corolla?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on the 2017 Corolla is 5,300 miles.
- What is the most common engine complaint on the 2017 Corolla?
- Owners most frequently describe the cruise control failing to maintain set speed on downhill grades, with the engine revving and the vehicle accelerating beyond the set speed.
- How does the 2017 Corolla compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2017 Corolla's engine share of 21% is higher than the 2016 (15%), 2015 (15%), and 2018 (18%) model years, but lower than the 2020 model year's 37% share.