The Lemon Index2023 Toyota Corolla.
The 2023 Toyota Corolla is so far one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 74 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 26, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about steering, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 30 to 50 mpg combined. The best Toyota Corolla year is 2002.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 74 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Corolla year. 2023 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.
Recalls 3
- steering 2025
An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag.
- steering 2024
Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.
- steering 2023
An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag.
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 123 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…
- 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 $1300–2150 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Steering wheel is not centered! While driving straight steering wheel tilts to the right. When steering wheel is straight car drives to the left.
2023 Toyota Corolla owner · NHTSA complaint 11508899
More owner reports
The drivers side locking mechanism doesnât work with the key fab all of a sudden and I have to climb in through my passenger side door
NHTSA complaint 11720209
Engine stopped at a red light and I had an indicator saying that the power steering was low and to press the brake to reset. Try to once it happened yesterday two 222/2023
NHTSA complaint 11508673
Quick answers
Is the 2023 Toyota Corolla reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 3.8× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 26; 100 is average). The best Toyota Corolla year by this measure since 2010 is 2012.
What are the most common 2023 Toyota Corolla problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are steering (22%), electrical (20%) and engine (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Corolla have?
3 safety recalls (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Toyota Corolla get?
30 to 50 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2023 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.
Does the 2023 Toyota Corolla have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2023 Toyota Corolla cost in fuel a year?
About $1300 to $2150 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Toyota Corolla have?
1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
What Toyota Corolla year is better than the 2023?
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