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ProblemsByVin File / 2014-TOYOTA-COROLLA NHTSA data synced 8 hours ago
2014 · Toyota

Toyota Corolla problems

267 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, what a working mechanic would actually do about it.

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Reliability score
7.2 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Should you avoid this 2014 Corolla?
Acceptable — with caveats

Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

airbags
62 reports · fails ~52,027 mi · avg $1,100
critical
electrical
47 reports · fails ~61,163 mi · avg $850
severe
powertrain
22 reports · fails ~52,002 mi · avg $2,500
moderate
body
20 reports · fails ~48,483 mi · avg $1,500
moderate
steering
18 reports · fails ~37,020 mi · avg $700
severe
cruise control
16 reports · fails ~40,598 mi · avg $600
severe
visibility
11 reports · fails ~35,985 mi · avg $350
moderate
engine
10 reports · fails ~37,559 mi · avg $3,100
moderate
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2014 Corolla · cruise control Crash
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 2 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently. As a result, the contact crashed into a fence. The contact mentioned that the brakes failed to respond and the vehicle was shifted to…
2014 Corolla · electrical
I have difficulty when locking/unlocking my vehicle with my remote key fob and main look system from all doors of the vehicle. When the lock/unlock button is pushed on the vehicle's two front doors the driver's side door does not lock with the other doors on the vehicle. The…
12/23/2018 · at 70,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11163169.0 · see electrical pattern →
2014 Corolla · airbags Crash
I was making a right turn pulling into a parking space in a shopping mall. I was approximately 1/2 to 3/4 of the way in when the vehicle took off and went into a tree and then a wall. I would guess the vehicle traveled approximately 40 feet after the sudden and unintended…
12/23/2014 · at 4,900 mi · NHTSA ODI #10667863.0 · see airbags pattern →
2014 Corolla · electrical
I have a 2014 corolla and out of the blue with in the last few days my entire screen for my audio and navigation went blank on my car. It goes between running a process and then back to a black screen. It's a safety issue because it's very distracting for one, and for two I got…
12/22/2020 · at 75,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11384600.0 · see electrical pattern →
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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 13V505000 October 17, 2013

Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc

A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Under investigation 1 open at NHTSA

EA Air Bags › Frontal · opened September 2021

NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA21002 on NHTSA →

How NHTSA investigations work, and what's open now →

Common questions

Is the 2014 Toyota Corolla reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 267 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Toyota Corolla is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

Should you avoid the 2014 Toyota Corolla?

The 2014 Toyota Corolla is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Electrical system: 47 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 15,500–77,000 mi; Reliability score 7.2/10 — around the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2014 Toyota Corolla?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 62 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 52,027 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 52,027 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Toyota Corolla has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 Toyota Corolla?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 267 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 8 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Toyota/Corolla. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Toyota. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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