2017 Toyota COROLLA iM Owner Complaints
Complaint Summary
The 2017 Toyota COROLLA iM has 16 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve engine and air bags.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 16 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
ENGINE
3 18.8%
AIR BAGS
3 18.8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 12.5%
POWER TRAIN
2 12.5%
SEAT BELTS
2 12.5%
Quick Insights
The top category is ENGINE, accounting for 18.8% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 9 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2017 Toyota COROLLA iM
The 2017 Toyota COROLLA iM has 16 owner complaints in this dataset. ENGINE is the most common complaint category, representing about 19% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2017 Toyota COROLLA iM are ENGINE (3), AIR BAGS (3), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 6 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2017 Toyota COROLLA iM?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 9 of 9 systems
ENGINE
3 Reports19% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
FROM A COMPLETE STOP WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE YOU CAN PUSH THE ACCELERATOR ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND IT WILL ACCELERATE EXTREMELY SLOW THEN WILL TAKE OFF CREATING ONE OF TWO SAFETY CONCERNS. EITHER YOU MUST FLOOR THE ACCELERATOR TO EVEN ATTEMPT TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC OR FEATHER THE ACCELERATOR AND GET RUN OVER FROM BEHIND.
9/15/2018
VEHICLE IN DRIVE STOPPED AND AT AN IDLE THE RPM WILL FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 800 TO 400RPMS ALMOST STALLING.
9/15/2018
AIR BAGS
3 Reports19% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYED DURING EXTENSVE COLLISION....NONE DEPLOYED.....ALSO DRIVERS SEAT BELT DID NOT ACTIVATE DURING COLLISION. THIS VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP ON THE INTERSTATE I77.....IT WAS REAR-ENDED AT A HIGH SPEED OF ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING BACK, FRONT AND DRIVERS SIDE DAMAGE...VEHICLE IS TOTALLED.
1/3/2019
MY CAR IS IM COROLLA 2017. WHEN I WAS DRIVING 2 DAYS AGO THE AIR BAG WARNING APPEARED IN THE DASHBOARD. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE NEAREST TOYOTA TO BE CHECKED. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE SPIRAL CABLE THAT CONNECTS TO THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I TOLD THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT MY CAR IS ONLY MORE THAN 3 YEARS OLD WITH 32,000 MILEAGE. MY CONCERN IS MY SAFETY DRIVING A CAR WHEN THE SPIRAL CABLE ATTACHED TO THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG IS DAMAGED WHICH COULD DEACTIVATES THE AIRBAG AND CAUSED THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON. HE MENTIONED I NEED TO PAY ROUGHLY $700.00 FOR THE SPIRAL ELECTRICAL WIRE TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE HE HAUD MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY ALREADY. IS IT REALLY MY FAULT IF THE SPIRAL CABLE IS DAMAGED THAT DEACTIVATES THE AIRBAG OR IS IT AN EXISTING ISSUE CONCERNING SPIRAL CABLE CONNECTED TO AIRBAGS. THANK YOU.
10/1/2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 Reports13% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
PROBLEM WITH THE STABILITY AND ENGINE WHEN THE CAR RUN IN LOW VELOCITY.
8/1/2017
The paint is chipping from the car
7/19/2024
POWER TRAIN
2 Reports13% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
FROM A COMPLETE STOP WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE YOU CAN PUSH THE ACCELERATOR ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND IT WILL ACCELERATE EXTREMELY SLOW THEN WILL TAKE OFF CREATING ONE OF TWO SAFETY CONCERNS. EITHER YOU MUST FLOOR THE ACCELERATOR TO EVEN ATTEMPT TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC OR FEATHER THE ACCELERATOR AND GET RUN OVER FROM BEHIND.
9/15/2018
During a routine drive on the 91 West freeway my car got stuck in gear. I was unable to move the car that was on a busy freeway that was seconds ago driving perfectly.
12/15/2022
SEAT BELTS
2 Reports13% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYED DURING EXTENSVE COLLISION....NONE DEPLOYED.....ALSO DRIVERS SEAT BELT DID NOT ACTIVATE DURING COLLISION. THIS VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP ON THE INTERSTATE I77.....IT WAS REAR-ENDED AT A HIGH SPEED OF ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING BACK, FRONT AND DRIVERS SIDE DAMAGE...VEHICLE IS TOTALLED.
1/3/2019
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Corolla IM. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, another vehicle struck the driver's side front door, causing the seat belt to forcefully retract inward on his chest. The air bags were deployed upon impact. The contact received medical attention for his chest pain and was diagnosed with two hernias. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the residence by his neighbor and was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.
10/18/2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
FROM A COMPLETE STOP WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE YOU CAN PUSH THE ACCELERATOR ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND IT WILL ACCELERATE EXTREMELY SLOW THEN WILL TAKE OFF CREATING ONE OF TWO SAFETY CONCERNS. EITHER YOU MUST FLOOR THE ACCELERATOR TO EVEN ATTEMPT TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC OR FEATHER THE ACCELERATOR AND GET RUN OVER FROM BEHIND.
9/15/2018
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
I WON'T TO KNOW WHY IT'S NOT MANDATORY FOR ALL NEWLY MANUFACTURED VEHICLES TO HAVE THE COMPUTERIZED BLIND SPOT ASSISTANCE (BSA) SYSTEM INSTALLED? THIS SYSTEM MUST BE MANDATORY THE SAME AS SEATBELTS AND AIRBAGS. VEHICLES SUCH AS THE NISSANS HAVE ADVANCED WARNING SYSTEMS FOR BLIND SPOTS. COUNTLESS MOTOR VEHICLES ACCIDENTS HAPPEN DAILY BECAUSE DRIVERS CAN'T PROPERLY SEE EXISTING TRAFFIC PRIOR TO CHANGING LANES DUE TO SIDE MIRROR BLIND SPOTS. THE DUAL/DOUBLE SIDE MIRROR MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE SO THE DEALERS OR THE INDIVIDUAL CAN REMOVE/REPLACE ALL EXISTING MIRRORS. IT NEEDS TO BE MANDATORY FOR CURRENT OWNERS OF ALL VEHICLES BEING DRIVEN TO HAVE AT LEAST THE DUAL/SPLIT MIRROR. THIS SAFETY REQUIREMENT WILL SAVE COUNTLESS LIVES EACH DAY. THESE WARNING SYSTEMS SHOULD NOT BE A LUXURY FOR ONLY THE RICH. EVERY LIFE MATTERS. THE TECHNOLOGY IS THERE AND MUST BE USED TO HELP SAVE LIVES. PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO WHOM EVER CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR CHANGE.
6/18/2019
STRUCTURE:BODY
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
VEHICLE STRUCK A DEAR AT APPROX. 50-55 MPH. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. VEHICLE SUFFERED DAMAGE AS FAR BACK AS THE ENGINE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. FRONT IMPACT BAR AND CORE SUPPORT WAS NOTICEABLY BENT. HOW COULD AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOY? I WAS NOT DRIVING MY WIFE WAS.
11/25/2020
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
A/C compressor Non-functioning A/C affects windshield defogging function. Issue was diagnosed and repair at an independent vehicle repair facility No it was not. None.
11/20/2024
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
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Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.
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- Complaint entries
- 16
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- 5 grouped topics shown
- Primary source
- NHTSA ODI owner complaint records
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