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ProblemsByVin Index / 2014-TOYOTA-COROLLA / COMPLAINTS
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2014 Toyota Corolla owner complaints

267 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 7 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

electrical 5 complaints shown

47 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/23/2018 70,000 mi ODI #11163169.0

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 driver side door is the only door that malfunctions all other doors operate efficiently. This locking malfunction occurs when the vehicle is parked. The driver's door can be locked manually by pushing the lock inwards or using the car key to manually lock/unlock the door. Please investigate this issue as the vehicle's locking system is a primary concern for the safety of the vehicle, the vehicle's owner, and the owner's property inside the vehicle. My vehicle is approximately 4 years old. I have also spoken with other

12/22/2020 75,000 mi ODI #11384600.0

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 the upgraded navigation so I had hands free. I'm very dissatisfied and when looking it up have seen several complaints about this. I have been an avid Toyota vehicle owner and for the most part been happy with the vehicles. I think this should be something that is looking into any potentially recalled for them to update this systems this isn't something that I did or anyone else I've seen posting comments on it. To keep loyal customers you have to have good solid products, seems that around 70,000 miles several

12/21/2017 ODI #11055878.0

Tl-contact owns a 2014 Toyota corolla s vehicle has 29000 miles----- contact statted when defroster is turned on the radion cuts off--- rear window defroster wiring destroyed. Defroster stopped working---- contact spoke with Toyota and Toyota stated contact would have to pay for new window.... Warranty is expired... 0 recalls associated with this VIN...cb

12/19/2017 ODI #11055564.0

Audio/navigational unit is not functional, rendering all features (other than actual mobility) non-functional - I travel/live in a hands free city/state, and specifically purchase this vehicle for audio/navigational unit and the blue tooth technology. Also, flashes light uncontrollably while it constantly reboots (distraction - especially at night and during inclement weather). Cannot access diagnostic information on vehicle (tires, engine, etc.) as promoted/promised from entune software. Toyota has a known issue but will not replace the unit (t-sb 0172.16) and states it was due to warranty expiration, but never notified customer (I.e. Me) about issue even when I reached out to Toyota to resolve. Even when I notified a local service/dealership, they ignored my safety concerns. Originally

12/15/2020 Fire ODI #11383472.0

My car was parked in my driveway when an electrical fire ignited. I was unaware and a neighbor knocked to let me know the car was smoking. The fire department responded swiftly and determined the fire was electrical and originated in the dash and had burned the entire dash, the fire was limited to this area and did not extend to the engine of the vehicle.

airbags 4 complaints shown

62 total in this category · critical · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags cluster analysis →
12/23/2014 4,900 mi Crash ODI #10667863.0

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 acceleration. This definitely was sudden and unintended acceleration. The front end of the vehicle was damaged by the tree and the wall the air bag did not deploy. *tr

12/20/2016 51,887 mi Crash ODI #10936586.0

Tl* the contact owned a 2014 Toyota corolla. While driving 60 MPH in inclement weather, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a metal guardrail. The passenger side curtain air bags deployed; however, the front driver side air bag and seat belt pretensioner failed to operate as intended. The contact sustained a bulging disk in the back, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,887.

12/19/2019 80,000 mi Crash ODI #11290098.0

Collided at 60+ MPH on 190 by diesel large truck major front and side damage and no airbag deployment of any kind. His truck was fine and none of my side nor frontal airbags went off. My head slammed into the driver's window and my neck and back are really hurting. This happened just a couple days ago.

12/03/2024 130,000 mi Crash ODI #11628484.0

The contact owned a 2014 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving approximately 70 MPH the daughter lost control of the steering causing the vehicle to roll over and crash into a ditch. During the crash, the vehicle sustained severe front-end damage and was destroyed but no air bags were deployed. During the crash, the driver sustained a concussion that later required medical assistance. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the incident. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V024000(AIR BAGS). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the reca

cruise control 3 complaints shown

16 total in this category · severe · avg repair $600 · see cruise control cluster analysis →
12/26/2014 Crash ODI #10668300.0

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 park in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 951.

12/11/2014 Crash ODI #10663576.0

In june 6, 2011 I had a crash because my Toyota corolla suddenly accelerated as I was turning into a parking spot. Toyota had the car inspected in house and claimed there was no defect in the cars systems. I filed a report with the NHTSA to no avail. Just recently on december 13th & december 14th, 2014 the same thing happened. The car suddenly accelerated as I was turning into parking spots. I am positive there is a defect in the car. I am afraid I may be killed or injured with this sudden unintended acceleration. *tr

12/05/2017 10,000 mi ODI #11052623.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Toyota corolla. While turning into a parking space at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The contact had to forcefully depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (frankfort Toyota, 1001 leestown rd, frankfort, ky 40601), but they were unable to duplicate the failures. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. *js

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12/22/2023 ODI #11561579.0

Radio is in constant reboot for months. It’s very unsafe seeing as the radio screen itself is VERY BRIGHT. It is distracting, bright, and it feels unsafe driving at night with what feels like a flashlight being shined in your face over and over again. Toyota dealers will not fix the issue without paying 1,000$ dollar for the same radio just to do the same thing. There were no warning signs, & it also doesn’t allow usb ports to work. This seems to be a common problem in most toyotas not just corolla's.

12/03/2022 ODI #11495886.0

On 11/30/2022 The CHECK light came on. After checking my Toyota manual it showed several reasons for the light. I called the Toyota Dealer (Bryan Easler, Hendersonville, NC) made an appointment for general service and inspection as to why the warning light came on. Was told the warning light was result of rodents chewing through the gas line causing fuel leak. This also happened about three years ago. Because the fuel system is all one piece it couldn't be repaired. I had to pay for a whole new fuel line system, second time I have had to pay for a whole new fuel system. There is no Toyota dealer my my area so I have to travel about forty miles for service. I am a very elderly half cripple woman long distance driving is tiring and dangerous for me, driving with a leaking gas line i

12/01/2022 ODI #11495669.0

Malfunction in transmission assembly. Car has less than 50,000 miles.

powertrain 3 complaints shown

22 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/10/2019 145,000 mi ODI #11288066.0

I bought my Toyota 2014 new from a dealership just paid off my car hd it for five years dealership said its the transmission that has gone out .repairs are going to be 7500.00 my car only lasted 5 years .this car should be recalled for the transmission .I bought a new car so I can go to work who can afford to spend seventy-five hundred dollars on the repair .please help the consumer like me.Toyota should be responsible for the repairs can't afford these costly repairs and can't afford a new car

12/03/2018 54,000 mi ODI #11155545.0

Jsd recall. Car involuntarily accelorates. Bouncing of rmp, revving and sticking at high rev. Team Toyota deemed the transmission unserviceable and refused to do the jsd recall. While highway driving, intersection accelloration car revs and slows down. Advised the CVT trans needs to be replaced at 5500.00. Car is at 55,000 miles and is apparently over the 5 year factory warrantee by 6 days at time it was brought in for service. Issue only started happening in october 2018, 1 month before the factory warrantee ran out. I was out of town for 10 days and brought the car in for service upon my return and was advised the CVT trans needed replacing before they would do a recall. Picked car up and it was 500 times worse than when I dropped it off 4 days earlier. I have owned more than 2 toy

12/02/2016 23,500 mi ODI #10929676.0

Regarding a 2014 Toyota corolla s with manual transmission: the vehicle has less than 24,000 miles and the clutch was worn off substantially. I have over 30 years of experience driving vehicles with manual transmissions (used and new) and I have never had this problem. At the very beginning of the lease, I noticed that the clutch pedal sat higher than I am used to. Moreover, the transmission kicked a bit if I released the clutch at the speed that I am used to. I informed this to the technician's at the Toyota dealership, but they said that these behaviors were by design and that the clutch could not be adjusted because it is a hydraulic system. Again, this event is very strange and based on my previous experience with numerous manual transmission vehicles, I am lead to conclude that

engine 1 complaint shown

10 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/03/2014 ODI #10662075.0

My check engine light came on. I also notice when attempting to slow down, the car would accelerate. The engine would seem to stall almost like a dead spot. Then when depressing the gas pedal several times the engine would catch and jump forward. Almost hitting the vehicle in front of us. This car accelerates at times when braking and hesitates when pressing on the gas. I also noticed when I was stopped at a light, the car moved backwards after taking my feet off the brakes. It could've hit the car in back of us. I asked the sale lady, if this car was apart of the recall and she told me that if it was the dealership would have to fix it before they sold it. I had the car for less than 2 weeks. I hope this car doesn't cause my family and someone else's family harm. Big safety issue! Big s

Showing 300 of 267 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Toyota/Corolla#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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