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Buying a used 2017 Toyota Corolla

Recalls and owner-reported problem areas from official NHTSA data. Every car is different, so check the specific listing before you make an offer.

Most-reported problem areas

Owners filed 189 complaints with NHTSA. The areas mentioned most:

  • air bags57
  • unknown or other33
  • vehicle speed control30
  • service brakes26
  • electrical system21
  • power train17

Recalls

  • AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

    NHTSA campaign 20V024000

    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.

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    NHTSA campaign 19V503000

    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."

  • TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

    NHTSA campaign 17V295000

    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.

Recalls apply to some vehicles of this model year. Whether a specific car was affected or repaired depends on its VIN.

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Source: NHTSA public recall and complaint data.