Overview & Reviews

Well into its fourth decade of production, the compact Toyota Corolla is the best-selling car in automotive history, and for good reason. Small, inexpensive, fuel-efficient and as reliable as the day is long, the Corolla is the quintessential economy car. As long as you change the oil on time and don't hit a tree, any Corolla should provide dependable transportation well past the 100,000-mile mark. That's why so many shoppers keep buying Corollas year after year.

Since its 1968 introduction in the U.S., the Toyota Corolla has come in a variety of body styles, including a sedan, coupe, hatchback and wagon. More recently, however, it has only been available as a sedan. Today's Corolla has almost as much rear passenger space as a midsize sedan and its fuel economy is impressive. Although rivals boast sportier designs and more entertaining driving dynamics, a Corolla is nonetheless an excellent choice for smart consumers on a budget.

User Reviews:

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  Corolla LE Plus 2014 windows dont work in cold weather - 2014 Toyota Corolla
  By elliot732 - March 3 - 6:32 pm

  I have had the 2014 Corolla LE plus for less than two weeks. During that time, anytime the temperature drops below 20 degrees F, the front windows wont come down (open) I took it in for service, but everyone in the dealership I spoke with swore up and down that the same happens in cold weather to their front windows, too. I lodged a complaint with Toyota corporate, but they say they cant do anything about it now.

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  energizer bunny - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By frinkie - February 28 - 2:24 am

  2004 Corolla CE manual, now with 241k-plus. replaced serpentine belt at 230k, oil changes every 3-6K. getting 30-45 mpg depending on traffic congestion, weather. O2 sensor code light on for 125k but am ignoring it. Agree that car is not stable, even dangerous in cross or diagonal winds and have been blown off road when windspeed exceeds 45 mph. Have had no major problems. Engine is now running rough until you get up to speed on interstate, but its a rough sound with no effect on acceleration, power. Had an 85 tercel that went 186k on 5 oil changes (irresponsible youth) and only died after lightning hit a BK roof and set it on fire, and a piece fell off onto the Tercel. True story.

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  low mileage - 2010 Toyota Corolla
  By lhecorolla - February 27 - 2:52 pm

  I have it since 2010. Im driving 80% - 90% on highway, around 70mph, usually full load, 4 persons. Now, it shows only 30mpg when I add gas. Ive been watching in different weather, hot/warm/cool, it is around there. The meter in the car stills shows 36mpg which I dont understand. Can someone tell me why? how to improve it?

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  Unhappy - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By dissapointed - January 13 - 10:26 pm

  This car was great at first. As the years and miles add up more and more stuff breaks. I had to replace the transmission this year due to internal failures which will not be reimbursed. All in all, a POOR CHOICE OF CAR. I will never buy a Toyota again.

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  Pass this one by even if you are short! - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By andy92 - January 8 - 6:43 am

  I bought this car for my business. I am over 6’ tall and it was a big mistake. After 20 or so miles it gets very uncomfortable for someone tall. It hurt my back so bad I traded it in after only 200 miles! Before you think that a short person would find this vehicle acceptable, please pay careful attention to the steering issue. You cannot hold a straight line especially on the freeway. This is clearly a design defect that needs to be fixed. Strongly suggest you check out Mazda or VW for a small car.

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  Realiable, boring, and cant handle. - 2001 Toyota Corolla
  By asiancarssmile - January 1 - 3:40 pm

  bought my corolla used in 2011. It had only 42k because a grandma used to own it. The gas mileage was amazing, and the acceleration was alright. The brakes didnt react well and locked up easily. I crashed because the car was too light, causing it loose control on a small swerve at about 55 mph. It hit a wall and flipped upside down. Both airbags deployed and the seat belt held on to me well. I had only scratches from glass and minor back trauma. It saved my life but it may have caused the accident as well.

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  Couldnt wait to get rid of it - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By PMB - October 20 - 10:16 am

  I started out loving this car and wound up hating it in no time at all. Fuel economy, fair acceleration for a small engine, a 10-CD glovebox, and a really good stereo system do not make up for its shortcomings. Crosswinds of moderate speed can blow you out of your lane. The seat belt alarms are obnoxious. Every time my 50 pound dog moves, her seat belt alarm goes off. Oil change? You need to buy the hard-to-find paper cartridge that slips into the plastic cap with a metal clip that tears your hand to pieces every time. Roadside assistance for a flat tire? Good luck! All I got was the runaround! Holding its value? No way! I took quite a beating at trade-in time, 38K miles in 13 months.

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  Ughhhh - 2008 Toyota Corolla
  By akristakat1982 - September 24 - 10:00 am

  I bought my Corolla brand new and have had issues since the first month I had it. My tire pressure light goes off every time theres a slight change in temperature, even though the PSI is what its supposed to be. I was told by the service dept. that it was a faulty sensor, and they didnt know if it would be covered by warranty. Then there has been the recalls, which happens with any manufacturer. However, today I brought my car in for my 30k mi. service and they discovered my water pump was leaking (covered by warranty) and my drivetrain belt needed to be replaced. I bought a new car, and specifically a Toyota, to avoid having constant issues while I was paying on it.

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  1 Month Review: A Value Proposition - 2014 Toyota Corolla
  By triplebronze - September 8 - 7:35 pm

  I chose the Corolla over the 2014 Mazda 3. I have about 600 miles on mine now. In most ways, the Mazda is the better car - better handling, more power, better fuel economy, better build quality. But I dont regret my choice. The Corolla has more interior space, better visibility, and better features for less money, comparably equipped. Noise levels are on-par with the Mazda, but could be better (sadly, not close to the Chevy Cruze).The handling is well improved over previous Toyotas Ive driven, and the seats are supportive and comfortable. Overall this is an easy, economical car to live with and I quite enjoy it.

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  Wish is car was better - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By George D - August 7 - 10:00 am

  The car is good looking. The visibility is a little on the poor side, we remover the rear head rest to inprove the vision out the rear window. The ride is not the best, it is rough and one feels every bump. If I had tested the ride a bit more, I would not have purchased the car. It rides like an old truck. There are also blind spots looking towards the passenger side. A driver must be extra careful. I reduced the tire pressure down from 30psi to 28 to try to help the ride. Not much gained.