2017 Toyota Corolla problems
The Toyota Corolla (Japanese: トヨタ・カローラ, Hepburn: Toyota Karōra) is a series of compact cars (formerly subcompact) manufactured and marketed globally by the Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. Introduced in 1966, the Corolla was the best-selling car worldwide by 1974 and has been one of the best-selling cars in the world since then. In 1997, the Corolla became the best-selling nameplate in the world, surpassing the Volkswagen Beetle. Toyota reached the milestone of 50 million Corollas sold over twelve generations in 2021.
The name Corolla is part of Toyota's naming tradition of using names derived from the Toyota Crown for sedans, with "corolla" Latin for "small crown". The Corolla has always been exclusive in Japan to Toyota Corolla Store locations, and manufactured in Japan with a twin, called the Toyota Sprinter until 2000. From 2006 to 2018 in Japan and much of the world, and from 2018 to 2020 in Taiwan, the hatchback companion had been called the Toyota Auris.
Early models were mostly rear-wheel drive, while later models have been front-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive versions have also been produced, and it has undergone several major redesigns. The Corolla's traditional competitors have been the Nissan Sunny, introduced the same year as the Corolla in Japan and the later Nissan Sentra, Nissan Sylphy, Honda Civic and Mitsubishi Lancer. The Corolla's chassis designation code is "E", as described in Toyota's chassis and engine codes.
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Common 2017 Toyota Corolla problems
The 2017 Toyota Corolla has been praised for its reliability, safety features, and value for money. However, some owners have reported certain issues with the car.
One common problem is related to the climate system, specifically the air conditioning (AC).
Another issue reported by some owners is related to the transmission, specifically in cruise control. This issue could be a safety concern, especially during highway driving.
The steering system has also been reported as a problem by some owners. One owner mentioned that the steering was described as "lackluster" and unreliable, requiring steering corrections twice before the first oil change.
In addition, some owners have reported issues with the speedometer, which was off by 4mph out of the factory. This could be a safety concern, especially during highway driving.
Finally, some owners have reported issues with the car stalling out, specifically when in drive at a red light. The RPM goes up and down and the car shakes, which could be a serious safety concern.
In conclusion, while the 2017 Toyota Corolla is generally considered a reliable and safe car, some owners have reported issues related to the climate system, transmission, steering, speedometer, and car stalling. These issues could be serious safety concerns and should be addressed by Toyota.
What problems do 2017 Toyota Corolla have?
Owner Reported Trouble Spots
- Climate System. AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage. ...
- Brakes. ...
- Electrical Accessories. ...
- In-car Electronics. ...
- Noises And Leaks. ...
- Body Hardware. ...
- Steering And Suspension. ...
- Fuel System/Emissions.
Is the 2017 Corolla a reliable car?
The 2017 Toyota Corolla has an above-average predicted reliability rating of four out of five from J.D. Power.
Is there any recalls on a 2017 Toyota Corolla?
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.
How many miles can a 2017 Toyota Corolla last?
300,000 miles
If you're considering a Toyota Corolla, you may be wondering, “How long do Toyota Corollas last?” With regular service and maintenance, the Toyota Corolla has a life expectancy of up to 10 years or 300,000 miles. Assuming you take good care of your new Corolla, you could have it for well over a decade.
Does 2017 Toyota Corolla have problems?
Problems are relatively minor for 2017 and include the engine software, brakes wearing out fast, and some door lock issues. The number of problems remain quite low on Corollas from 2016 through 2021. Over revving engines is the most common complaint from owners at about 6,000 miles.
Is 2017 a good year for Corolla?
2017 Toyota Corolla LE
These cars are long-lasting and reliable for many years and miles. The safety package on this model is amazing. The safety ratings are impressive and let's not forget the 34mpg that this model gets ... would highly recommend if your looking for a reliable and economical mode of transportation.
What is the most common issue of Toyota Corolla?
Some common problems with the Toyota Corolla include:
- Oil leaking/excessive oil use.
- Jerky acceleration.
- MAF sensor problem.
- Car vibrating.
Are there any recalls on 2017 Toyota Corolla?
Summary: 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.
2017 Toyota Corolla car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Corolla problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Service brakes problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2017 Toyota Corolla vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2017 Toyota Corolla
The NHTSA has received 168 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2017 Toyota Corolla. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2017 Toyota Corolla vehicles.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-16
- Number Of Injuries: 4
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5YFBURHE6HP
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I was driving for work and got into a pretty bad accident and the airbags did not deploy. I am not sure if it was because the airbag recall I got fixed back in 2020 or it was because the damages weren’t enough to deploy the airbags.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-29
- VIN: JTNKARJE1HJ
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The paint is chipping from the car
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-16
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2T1BURHE1HC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I was t-boned by a driver on 5/16/2023. Since this occurred, my vehicle has been repaired. However I have a shake and hoovering noise coming from the front of the vehicle. It has been aligned, tires have been rotated, and suspension has been checked. My mechanic can find no fault. However he has stated that he can feel the shake and can hear the noise. He also says it pulls to the left really hard when accelerating. These issues were not present before my accident. Also my seatbelts on my driver and passenger side were replaced shortly after my accident. I felt like this wasn't checked by the body shop.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-01
- VIN: 5YFBURHE3HP
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: To whom it may concern, I would like to report that my vehicle's paint has been peeling off since June 2018. The vehicle was purchased on 8/11/17, and I have continuously reported the paint problem to no avail from the dealership or manufacturer. As a matter of fact, in February 2019, the vehicle was serviced to due bubbles developing around the windshield, and I again reported the paint issues and received no resolution to my problem. Hence, I would like to know whether my case is an isolated one or just like the white paint settlement, Toyota has deceived some of its customers that chose blue paint in this model (Corolla).
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-05
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: See attached document for complaint
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-22
- VIN: 5YFBURHE5HP
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: My college son was driving down from Orlando, and when he got here I took his/my car to my mechanic because the AC was not cold. I felt a hard shift when I put it in reverse, and when I started to drive the car to the mechanic, it didn’t feel right. They fixed my AC and I asked him to check the car as I was worried it did not feel safe to drive. They changed all the filters and did a complete transmission flush even though it was not due for 60,000 miles and there is less than 54,000 miles on this vehicle. They changed all the filters and upon doing the transmission flush my mechanic of 15 years found chunks of metal and shavings in the transmission pan. He took pics & told me my transmission was bad but it was an internal defect and I needed to take it to Toyota as there was no damage on the outside of my transmission, it’s pan, gasket or filter and there were no signs of any leak. He told me these CVT transmissions were a problem and there were a lot of ones not recalled, but there was a Special Service Campaign JSD for 1.3 million of these transmissions from Toyota. Toyota said my Vin number was not part of this Special Service Campaign JSD but I found there were also 3400 recalls on the CVT transmissions from the Toyota hatchback. Toyota told me because my car was already out of warranty, even if it was a manufacturing defect, they were not responsible. I take very good care of my cars. I have two Toyota Corollas, both 2017 and now I am very concerned about the other one. I’ve been on a lot of Toyota forums and it seems there are so many other Toyota Corollas that don’t have many miles on them and all of a sudden their transmission has an internal defect. I brought it to the dealership and they simply said it needed to be replaced, that it was hard shifting when going into reverse and banging gears intermediately. They told me if I wanted to know what the defect was I would have to pay at least 15 hrs of labor to start. My son could have been killed driving it
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-20
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2T1BURHE3HC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I was hit yesterday and my airbags didn't deploy. WHY???
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-05
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2T1BURHE3HC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Twice within one month my Corolla experienced Sudden Unintended Acceleration. The first time I had just entered the parking lot of my local Star Market. I stopped for a man in the crosswalk and was just about to ease off the break when I saw a woman approaching the crosswalk so I stayed on my break. Suddenty the car revved up and went forward. I think it was so loud the woman heard it and stopped. My car returned to normal operation within maybe five seconds and as I drove by the woman, I yelled there was something wrong. Went home and scheduled an appointment with Toyota. It took a few days for them to check my car. I think this type of issue brings in the next level up of repair. I was told they went over everything and could find nothing wrong. My car was safe to drive. I drove it for exactly one month and it did the same thing. This time I was inching my way into a parking space that was up against a wall. Nowhere near the gas. I was maybe a couple of feet from the wall when the car accelerated again. The engine really revved up again and I went into the wall. The car was drivable, and I got it right back to Toyota. It is still sitting there pending investigation. I am waiting to hear from someone from their liability department. I'm not sure what will happen, but I know I will not drive that car again. My biggest concern is that Toyota will claim I'm elderly and hit the gas, not the brake. That is not what happened.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-08
- VIN: 2T1BURHE8HC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Unknown I didn’t have any accidents
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-21
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2T1BURHE1HC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: On the morning of July 21st the vehicle was parked in the garage the night before when all of the sudden our neighbors were yelling at my wife and I to exit the house because they saw fire flames and black smoke coming out of the garage. Everything in that garage and part of the house was destroyed. After it was safe to enter the house we noticed the damage was concentrated where the Toyota was parked, the explosion from the engine caused the hood to almost touch the windshield. Half the engine was gone.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-07
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5YFBURHE3HP
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Three car accident. Driver 3 was at stop light (red) driver 2 (myself) was directly behind him (stopped). Driver 1 and at high speed hit me from behind. Airbags didn’t deploy. Causing injury to me and my passenger.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-13
- VIN: 2T1BURHE8HC
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: Recently purchased a used 2017 Toyota Corolla. During the test drive I did not attempt to use the cruise control as it was only driven on city or small highways. Travel with the car at those locations has been good. Yesterday while on a freeway, I used the cruise control. It started out okay, but when I got to a downhill or uphill location, the car engine got very loud. The rpm’s revved to an extremely high level and the car accelerated and kept accelerating beyond the cruise set speed. I became very scared and didn’t know what was happening. Luckily I had quick thinking to hit the brakes immediately. I actually pulled over and stopped due to the issue and my nerves. The engine looked okay so once calmed, I began traveling again. I wanted to use the cruise on the freeway, so attempted a second time later. The same exact thing happened in the uphill / downhill scenario. I realized there is something wrong and it is not a good issue at all! This morning I began researching things related to the car. Prior to my purchase, I had checked for any outstanding recalls (which there were none) and problems people may have had with this car. There were no general concerning things I saw. This morning I began searches specific to cruise control issues and found discussions and even videos pertaining to cruise problems. People mention an array of scenarios and possible reasons such as the brake pedal sensor not working. Then I came across this site where other people described the same exact problem and safety concern of mine. I agree with all of them that it is definitely scary and thank goodness the brake works otherwise it would be a MAJOR safety concern!! I am now concerned and wondering why after many people have problems with this, there is not a fix or something being done?
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-25
- VIN: 2T1BURHE2HC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Unknown
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-08
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5YFBURHE7HP
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I was driving southbound on a main road when a car pulled out right Infront of me. This caused me to hit the left side of his car between the front and back door (Nissan Sedan) with the front right of my car. I hit his car at roughly 45mph. My car (Toyota Corolla) did not deploy any airbags. His car almost all the airbags went off. My car was totaled. The front right wheel was completely ripped apart, the fluids from around the engine all spilled out, and the front right door does not open. There is a police report filed and the accident is filed with my insurance (Progressive). The car was inspected by insurance just to determine if it is totaled and the value it's worth. There were never any warnings from my car and the car was regularly maintained. I believe my safety was at risk by the airbags not going off. I hit my face on the steering wheel causing injury to my jaw.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-16
- VIN: 5YFBURHE2HP
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: The car was in a traffic jam, when the car automatically turned off and the control panel started to display the battery signal. This event occurred when the car was in the middle of a road. The car was pushed by other person to a safety area and then it was turned on. This situation never happened before. The vehicle battery is practically new and after the incident, the battery signal (lamp) has not been activated. The vehicle was evaluated by a Toyota authorized dealer, cleaning the combustion system, but there is uncertainty that this situation can occur again. A car that automatically turned off in the middle of the road is a safety issue for the driver and passengers, and also for other drivers.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-22
- VIN: JTNKARJE9HJ
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: During a routine drive on the 91 West freeway my car got stuck in gear. I was unable to move the car that was on a busy freeway that was seconds ago driving perfectly.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-26
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTNKARJE3HJ
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Corolla IM. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, another vehicle struck the driver's side front door, causing the seat belt to forcefully retract inward on his chest. The air bags were deployed upon impact. The contact received medical attention for his chest pain and was diagnosed with two hernias. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the residence by his neighbor and was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-30
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2T1BURHE4HC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I got into a car accident on August 30, 2022. The airbags didn't go off. All of the airbags didn't go off when the accident happened. I have already filed a complaint against Toyota. They are looking into it.
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-11
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5YFBURHE5HP
- Components: STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: it seems the steering failed with this incident. the car was totaled no there were no lights on at the time. i was making a right turn after a complete stop. the steering would not straighten out. the car also accelerated after hitting the curb causing a second accident cracking an entire telephone pole in half and having to be replaced. the car wasn’t even 30 feet from the right turn.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-04
- VIN: 5YFBURHE1HP
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: Air tire pressure light not working passager tire stays low and I do not get notified
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-03
- VIN: 2T1BURHE0HC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: While at idle the rpm will drop down to 400 rpm with it almost stalling out the car. This has been a continuing issue with no real answers on why.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-18
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2T1BURHE7HC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light when the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle which then caused him to crash into the vehicle in front. The contact stated that the other driver was driving approximately 70-80 MPH. The contact stated that no air bags were deployed in his vehicle and was concerned due to having 4 child occupants in the vehicle during the failure. The contact stated that he sustained back, head, and neck injuries and was seen at the hospital a couple of days later. The contact stated that the other driver was seen with a bloody nose before she fled the scene. The contact stated that the front vehicle driver was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The dealer or the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-29
- VIN: 2T1BURHE5HC
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle's power steering would suddenly fail. The contact would wait till the power steering would restore proper functionality. The failure occurred 2 times. The warning light indicating the power steering had malfunctioned had sounded off several times. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the rack n pinion could be the cause. A repair had not occurred. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer as of yet. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 62,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-08
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5YFBURHE5HP
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving at 40-45 MPH, she saw an object on the road. The contact stated that as she was trying to swerve to the right to avoid the sharp object, the vehicle drove over the sharp object. The sharp object pierced the tires and the subframe. The vehicle hit the curb and bounced back into the road. The was an unknown fluid leaking. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained back injuries. The contact did not seek medical assistance. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where it was totaled. There was no further information provided. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,300.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-14
- VIN: 5YFBURHEXHP
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Currently have paid off my WHITE TOYOTA COROLLA 2017, and is been a while since i notice the paint was pealing off and take it to the body shop, they told me to check my car for a recall since toyota has extended warranty for this matter (which i found here that does not have a recall), and that it was too soon for the car paint to be this bad, the top is also star to roasted and i just paid it off and think is not fair for me to be paying for something so early, also i take good care of it, washed two or more times at month and also handwax once or twice every month, hope this can do something about me and many more out there having the same issue.
2017 Toyota Corolla recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2017 Toyota Corolla.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: 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."
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
- Components: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
Negative 2017 Toyota Corolla car reviews
Positive 2017 Toyota Corolla car reviews
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I owned a base model Ford Fiesta that I purchased new in 2012. During my college years, I used it for pizza deliveries. After driving it for over 100,000 miles for five years, I decided to purchase a new car for my hour-long commute to work. I researched cars in the $16-20K range and found that the Corolla was the only one that came with semi-autonomous features as standard, which was a crucial factor for me. Living in a semi-rural area, I find driving to be a necessary evil, but the adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, automatic headlights, and pedestrian detection features have made it much more bearable. The Corolla is designed to be basic transportation, and it does that job well. Although it doesn't handle as well as the Fiesta, it is perfect for everyday driving on highways, country roads, and in traffic. The car feels more robust than the Fiesta and has ample space for four people. If you are the type of driver who enjoys racing to red lights, screeching around parking lots, and generally being a nuisance to others, this car is not for you. However, if you drive cautiously and carefully, this car is perfect for you. It is basic transportation with modern features that have historically held its value and requires low maintenance.
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This Toyota Corolla is incredibly reliable. I recently replaced my old, unreliable Chevrolet Aveo with my new Corolla and I couldn't be happier! The difference between the two is night and day. I really appreciate the safety features and the new radar cruise control, which I use every day - it's so convenient! I chose a basic LE model in silver and I find the seats to be very comfortable. The AC is also very powerful, which is great. The stereo is okay - it's disappointing that there's no Android Auto, but the USB and aux jack make up for it. The reverse camera works very well and the rear seat is huge and comfortable. The best feature of my Corolla is the fuel economy - I get an average of 36mpg between city and highway. In my opinion, the CVT works well too. I'm so happy with my decision to switch from GM to Toyota. The only downside is that Toyota needs to improve on the creaking and rattles in the interior - there's so much cheap, terrible rattling plastic inside. Wind noise also needs to be improved. Overall, I give my Corolla a 9 out of 10 due to the noisy, low-quality interior. The best thing, of course, besides reliability, is the outstanding fuel economy.
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This is probably going to be our last car, as my husband is 85 years old. We both absolutely love this car! It handles beautifully and I always feel like I'm the first one out from a traffic light. Over the past 55 years, we've had quite a few cars, including a Cadillac and three Mercedes, but this car beats them all. The only issue we have is getting in and out of the car, as my husband is 5'11'' and I am 5'4''. But hey, it's a sports car, what do you expect? The car only comes in white, blue, and black cherry pearl, and we got the black cherry. You can never miss it in a parking lot, and since Toyota only made 8,100 of them, you probably won't see it very often. We actually bought the car through Costco, and we couldn't be happier with our purchase. I'm now 79 years old and still loving the car, and my husband is 86 and enjoying driving it just as much. So far, we haven't seen another one on the road!
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It sounds like you're looking for a car that has a great balance between safety, reliability, and performance. This car seems to fit the bill perfectly! The safety features are impressive and the reliability is expected to be top-notch. While a few more horsepower would be nice, it's hard to argue with that balance. On your first road trip, you got over 29 miles per gallon, which is pretty good!
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Great car!
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Are you having problems with your 2017 Toyota Corolla?
Deondre Stracke 2025-02-22
I recently drove a new 2018 LE Corolla for 750 miles and found it to be a decent car for running errands. However, I did notice that the car struggled with acceleration and highway driving in hilly or mountainous areas. The engine also produced a lot of noise when accelerating, which could be a bit bothersome. Additionally, the car was slow to get going from a stop, but once the engine spooled up, it was able to pick up speed. I also noticed that when driving at 60 mph with cruise control on, the car would speed up to about 65 mph downhill, but then the CVT would downshift and the engine would rev up to 4,500 rpm to slow the car down, which was quite noisy. Unfortunately, the transmission only has three positions (D, S, and B), and there is no way to have any other control over it. I believe that a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission would have made this car a much better option for those looking for an economy car. Lastly, I found the rear window visibility to be troubling due to the fixed headrests on both sides of the vehicle and an adjustable one in the center, which restricted visibility when making quick lane changes. Overall, the car has some design flaws, but it is still a decent option for running errands.
Casey Lindgren 2025-02-07
Recently, we were in the market for a new car and decided to give a Toyota a try. Unfortunately, just 14 days after purchasing a 2017 Corolla LE, while driving down a 45 mph street with my pregnant wife in the front seat and my 4-year-old in the backseat, the car suddenly died. Although the electronics stayed on, pushing the gas pedal did nothing. I quickly put on my flashers, coasted to a stop, put the car in park, and thankfully, the car restarted. We were lucky to have avoided any accidents and are grateful to be safe. Our previous car, a 2002 Civic, never had any issues like this over the 15 years we owned it. I plan to contact the dealer on Monday to see what can be done. It's disappointing to have these types of issues with a new car that only has 350 miles on it, but I'm hopeful that the dealer will be able to help us out.
Darian Goldner 2025-01-18
One thing that we found concerning about this car was the poor visibility out the back, which was due to the high rear seat headrests.
Gerhard Nienow 2024-09-13
I purchased this car due to its affordable price and standard safety features. Although I initially believed I could tolerate its lackluster performance, I have come to dislike it after driving it for the first 1000 miles. While it does have some positive aspects, the negatives outweigh the advantages for me. On the positive side, the standard safety technology is impressive, and the headlights are the best I have ever seen in a car at any price point. Additionally, the gas mileage is pretty good, although it should be given the car's anemic performance. However, there are several downsides. Even when driving in 'Sport' mode, this car is incredibly dull, and passing other vehicles requires careful planning. The backup camera's resolution is also very poor, making it useless in some lighting conditions. Furthermore, several minor issues, such as the lack of sliding sun visors and the absence of XM radio, have started to wear on me. Despite these issues, I will try to keep the car for a couple of years until Toyota's free maintenance plan runs out, so I only need to spend money on gas. However, I am unsure whether I can tolerate this car for that long, which is a depressing thought.
Daryl Schumm 2024-09-07
I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share an experience we had with a car we bought for our teen driver. Recently, they were involved in a rear-end crash at a relatively low speed of 15 mph, hitting a Chevy Traverse that was moving at 10 mph. Although the Traverse barely had a scratch, our car ended up being totaled. Thankfully, our teen was not injured and no airbags deployed. However, we were surprised by the amount of damage caused by such a slow-speed crash. This experience has made me concerned about what could have happened at a higher speed. I just wanted to share this with you to raise awareness. While the car is rated well in safety, it has a lot of plastic parts that crumple easily and are too expensive for insurance to repair. Thank you for taking the time to read this.