2018 Toyota COROLLA IM problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
49,433 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 8 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 37.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 25.0% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 25.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 12.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 |
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 2; Power Train: 2; Steering: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Lane Departure: Warning: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2018: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 4; 2024: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11114455 · 2018-07-30 (July 30, 2018)
2018 TOYOTA MATRIX IM THIS IS A LETTER ADDRESSING THE VEHICLES THAT ARE BEING SOLD AND DISTRIBUTED IN MY STATE OF CALIFORNIA. AS AN AMERICAN TO THIS BEAUTIFUL NATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, I'M APPALLED TO FIND THAT TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A. IS LOSING BUSINESS AND HAVING COPYCATS OR AS I MAY CALL THEM TOYS 'SOLD' ON BEHALF OF A RELIABLE AND REPUTABLE COMPANY. AS A CHILD I NEVER PLAYED WITH TOYS AND HAVE ALWAYS HAD MY EYES IN BOOKS AND ON THE PRIZE. AS A MAN I KNOW I DON'T DESERVE A CAR THAT IS A HOT WHEEL PROTOTYPE. I WAS GRATEFUL THAT CAP…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11114455 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11310013 · 2020-02-19 (February 19, 2020)
I WAS DRIVING AT 65 MILES PER HOUR ON THE FREEWAY SUDDENLY THE RPM IDLE WHEN TO ALMOST 700 RPM AND QUICKLY DROPPED TO 0 RPM AND STARTED LOOSING SPEED , MY BRAKES WERE HARD TO PRESS .AND WE QUICKLY NOTICE THAT THE TRANSMISSION BLEW OUT.
Owner-reported narrative. 66,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11310013 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11441685 · 2021-11-25 (November 25, 2021)
ok so what had happen is the cars so call foward collision of the speific car did nit work steering wheel lock when i made a left turn and i hit a curve lane departure did not work or anything i just hit the curve and not too long ago on sept 2021 i had a fender bender and i stepped on the brakes and car still slid without even going fast
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11441685 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11442929 · 2021-12-06 (December 6, 2021)
The steering wheel locks and unable ro drive
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11442929 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11429313 · 2021-08-16 (August 16, 2021)
I was driving came to a stop at red-light, car was idling and I felt a jerk from back, once light turned green car had loss of power when acceleration and didn't want to go. This incident happened on 5 different occasions starting in July 2021 into August
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11429313 at NHTSA ↗