What is the best year Toyota Corolla ? & Common Problems

Former Master Mechanic and Toyota Engineer tells you the best years to buy the Toyota Corolla. I'll tell you the best years to get a used Toyota Corolla and exactly why these years are the most dependable.

My video on how to screen a used cars previous owner:

Links I talked about in the video:

Corolla special service campaign

Enthusiasts garage

Credits:

Driving up mountain clip
Video by Yaroslav Shuraev

Green Corolla
Photo by Maxim Nevedimov

Car salesman pic
Photo by Antoni Shkraba

Lady in rental car pic
Photo by Gustavo Fring

[AliceShukalo-mybx]

I had a 2007 Corolla from 2013 until May 2024, when a driver in incoming traffic decided to make a left turn in front of me, totaling my sweet, faithful car. It was a fantastic car--manual transmission, great gas mileage, never a single engine problem, original transmission. I had planned to keep that car for at least several more years. Now, I'm shopping for a Corolla, looking at 2015-2017 models and finding that dealerships often won't let the customer take the car for a buyer's check. They think that all the customer needs to be concerned with is whether the car passes inspection. For me, that's only the first step. A car can have problems that state inspection does not even address. Get the buyer's check. Thanks for this video. I learned a lot and was pleased to have my faith in older Corollas confirmed.

[maddydog]

I purchased a used 2015 Toyota Corolla S two years ago, i do alot of driving city and highway, i use to be a GM guy but after having many issues with there vehicles and costly me to much money im so glad my brother talked me into purchasing this Toyota best car Ive owned! It now has 195, 000 miles and runs like new 😎

[ChrisBranleh]

Enjoyed this video. My mom and gf both have 16 (50k mi) and 17 (110k mi) corollas, but because they’re sluggish on the road and the exterior is an eye sore, neither of them like them.

But I’m the one who works on maintaining them and they’re really easy to work on. Besides oil changes they haven’t needed much besides new wiper blades.

Dash hasn’t cracked with outdoor parking, interior hasn’t faded despite no use of a sunshade. Paint has chipped and peeled really badly on the gf car but she doesn’t care about her car one bit, letting it get tree sap and debris accumulate for weeks at a time.

I think had they made the exterior more appealing, neither of them would have an issue with wanting a different car. It’s just an outdated vehicle compared to what’s out now so it’s hard to fault them for wanting more, like apple carplay and better features. My mom has the premium model and that “leather” interior is awful, thin, creased, and cracked despite me using detailing products to try and ameliorate the wear and tear.

Gas mileage is also quite nice and is cheap to fill, especially with the increasing prices.

Overall it’s an awesome car mechanically for the person who doesn’t care about the look and wants minimal work, but certainly feels dated. Guess that’s part of its charm, although I do hate the way the car looks.

[rjonzun]

The 2014 Corolla did have a massive recall in 2020 for airbags failing to deploy. But like you mention in the video, this issue has probably already been addressed on most used 2014 Corollas.

Thanks for the transmission information. Very helpful.

[MetalTeamster]

A lot of people, myself included are renting cars for long trips to save miles on their personal vehicles. I agree 100 percent with you on OEM parts. I use nothing but. Great vid, well spoken

[Bravadodriver]

Had it for 5 days now love it gas mileage and power are used at 73, 000

[alhassanzayyanu]

Toyota Corolla is the best selling car because it is cheap abd easy to maintain not becoz it is thr best car.for me the 2003- 2008 is the best corolla ever built

[gsti]

i hav the 2013 corolla hatchback whit the 1FR-ZAE (132hp), a perfect car, simple, practical, low manteniance and not ugly. U need to play whit the gearbox, but u wont lose speed in a uphill.

[marknguyen]

Changing the Corolla’s fuel pump using OEM part is NOT expensive if you just replace the pump itself (about $125 Denso brand which is an OEM part)) vs. replacing the entire OEM fuel pump assembly ($700). It is not difficult to replace just the pump (look for “2009 Corolla Fuel Pump Replacement” video by A&A Diversified)

[Robert-ykey]

Keep making videos. Perhaps some pick up truck info?

[philipeli]

I love my 2021 hybrid corolla, 42k no problems.The evct is not a cvt.

[cerinawoehrley]

My 19 corolla has around 90 000 miles an 2.0 motor. No big problem yet just tire brakes and a oxygen sensor mass

[Robert-ykey]

My family is huge let’s talk about some crew cabs or SUV

[jvmvlem]

Didn’t the 11th generation go all the way up to 2018? Still 1.8 or did I misunderstand? Thx

[reymarquez]

I have 2014 Corolla le? How would I know if I have cvt? Thankyou for your videos

[ajinkya]

Have just moved to USA a few months back, nd currently market is quite crazy and I somehow need a car on urgent basis. The car u r talking about I.e. 4 speed automatic is quite rare to find. Can u help me finding this car for a fee ? Please do let me know. I trust you 👍👍

[MetalHead-kszq]

Toyota by far makes the best CVT transmission on planet earth they initially made it to work with the Prius and it was over engineered for super reliability so there’s no need to worry about it

[ftcfkeu]

Weldone work, what about 2008 Toyota Corolla ce?

[joshuarecarte]

I got a question how you know you have a cvt or the 4 speed auto cause my 2016 have paddle shifters and has Manual

[ltzmartinez]

Any feedback on the 2010 Corolla with the 2.4 engine, 163, 000 miles on it? One available in my area at a great deal. Thanks!