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 MANUFACTURE…
2014 toyota Corolla cruise control problems
severe 16 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Crashes
7
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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…
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…
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2014 toyota Corolla?
It's a meaningful issue. 16 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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