The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota Corolla · 2016
2016 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 | 28 / 36 / 31 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 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 8,300 and 50,000 miles. Median 25,000, from 139 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 34,900 | 19,200–68,100 | 44 |
| Brakes | 20,800 | 5,600–35,200 | 26 |
| Seat belts | 35,500 | 10,300–66,800 | 14 |
| Speed control | 13,000 | 4,000–64,200 | 17 |
| Steering | 25,000 | 6,700–36,300 | 15 |
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 | 22% |
| Brakes | 20% |
| Speed control | 13% |
| Steering | 11% |
| Seat belts | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | 66 | 2 | 44 | 0 | 48 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
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
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Desiccated air bag inflator rupture | 2021 | – |
| Closed | Electrical overstress | 2019 | 2024 |
Manufacturer communications 268
Toyota filed 268 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Front Brake Vibration Key Points: * Issue can occur at any time if improper torque is applied…
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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