The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota Corolla · 2014
2014 Toyota Corolla. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 29 / 37 / 32 | Regular | $1,950 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S7) | FWD | 29 / 36 / 32 | Regular | $1,950 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 28 / 36 / 31 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 27 / 35 / 30 | Regular | $2,100 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 7,300 and 70,000 miles. Median 35,000, from 180 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 41,000 | 18,200–73,200 | 40 |
| Electrical | 43,000 | 12,800–76,500 | 32 |
| Body structure | 15,500 | 5,200–58,900 | 17 |
| Speed control | 12,900 | 500–34,700 | 24 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 47,000 | 4,400–79,800 | 22 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 20% |
| Speed control | 17% |
| Electrical | 17% |
| Body structure | 16% |
| Steering | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 269 | 64 | 3 | 37 | 1 | 37 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
20V024000 Jan 2020 Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Defect. 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.
Risk. 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
13V505000 Oct 2013 Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Switch/Wiring
Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk. A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Desiccated air bag inflator rupture | 2021 | – |
| Closed | Electrical overstress | 2019 | 2024 |
Manufacturer communications 440
Toyota filed 440 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
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Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
YouTube repair topics
89 videos about the 2014–2019 Toyota Corolla, 19.4M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 4 | 1.2M |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 8 | 982K |
| Transmission & shifter | 4 | 836K |
| Timing chain & engine | 1 | 414K |
| Oil changes & service | 2 | 305K |
| Cooling system | 1 | 284K |
| Brakes & ABS | 1 | 227K |
| Death wobble & steering | 1 | 141K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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