Toyota COROLLA IM problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
20 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
24,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 to 2018 model years. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 20 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 3 | 15.0% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 15.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 10.0% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 10.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 5.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 5.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Air Bags: 4; Power Train: 4; Engine: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 2; Seat Belts: 2; Steering: 2; Electrical System: 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 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 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: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 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 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 10 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 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2017: 1; 2018: 3; 2019: 2; 2020: 3; 2021: 4; 2022: 2; 2024: 3; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting 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 11129624 · 2018-09-15 (September 15, 2018)
VEHICLE IN DRIVE STOPPED AND AT AN IDLE THE RPM WILL FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 800 TO 400RPMS ALMOST STALLING.
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11129624 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11727487 · 2026-03-27 (March 27, 2026)
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota IM. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH or faster, the engine started choking and the vehicle hesitated and started losing automotive power. While the vehicle was idling at a stoplight, the RPM fluctuated between 700 and 500, and the vehicle vibrated as if it was about to stall. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately 3 or 4 times; however, the failure persisted. The contact research…
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11727487 at NHTSA ↗
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 11362295 · 2020-10-01 (October 1, 2020)
MY CAR IS IM COROLLA 2017. WHEN I WAS DRIVING 2 DAYS AGO THE AIR BAG WARNING APPEARED IN THE DASHBOARD. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE NEAREST TOYOTA TO BE CHECKED. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE THAT CONNECTS TO THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I TOLD THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT MY CAR IS ONLY MORE THAN 3 YEARS OLD WITH 32,000 MILEAGE. MY CONCERN IS MY SAFETY DRIVING A CAR WHEN THE SPIRAL CABLE ATTACHED TO THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG IS DAMAGED WHICH COULD DEACTIVATES THE AIRBAG AND CAUSED THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON. HE M…
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11362295 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
2017: 1; 2018: 0