The Lemon Index2022 Toyota Corolla.
The 2022 Toyota Corolla is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 81 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 30, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 30 to 52 mpg combined. The best Toyota Corolla year is 2002.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 105 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Corolla year. 2022 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 6K to 55K miles on the car (24 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 109 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and…
- When customers have a concern about a discharged battery, no start, or general battery concern
- Hybrid vehicles are equipped with two types of batteries: ?Hybrid vehicle (HV) battery
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota COROLLA 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota COROLLA CROSS SUV AWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | not rated |
| Toyota COROLLA CROSS SUV FWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1250–2150 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
The car had shut down on the street while driving twice.
2022 Toyota Corolla owner · NHTSA complaint 11501798
More owner reports
Replaced coolant bypass valve and bleed cooling system
NHTSA complaint 11646099
Coolant bypass valve replacement and bleed cooling system
NHTSA complaint 11646098
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Toyota Corolla reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.3× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 30; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Toyota Corolla year by this measure since 2010 is 2012.
What are the most common 2022 Toyota Corolla problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (21%), engine (14%) and brakes (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Corolla have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Toyota Corolla get?
30 to 52 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 Toyota Corolla safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2022 Toyota Corolla problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 6,300 and 55,300 miles. The middle report was at 24,200 miles, from 24 complaints.
Does the 2022 Toyota Corolla have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2022 Toyota Corolla cost in fuel a year?
About $1250 to $2150 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Toyota Corolla have?
1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
What Toyota Corolla year is better than the 2022?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2012, 2013 and 2022.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works