Toyota Corolla Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Toyota Corolla reliability information provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Toyota Corollas with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Toyota Corollas that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Toyota Corolla lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Toyota Corolla has been recently.
See what our members say about Toyota Corolla lemon odds and brand reputation.
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Toyota Corolla Lemon Odds and Nada Odds through March 31, 2013
General NotesNote the sample sizes in the right column. For a precise Nada Odds, it'd be best to have 50+ cars. For Lemon Odds, 100+. In most cases the sample sizes are between 25 and 35, and differences of less than six points are probably not meaningful. This is especially a factor with the "Lemon Odds," where nearly all scores are low.That said, the Lemon Odds figures are probably much lower than many people suspected, so we've posted them. Similarly, the Nada Odds are probably higher than many people suspected. Even with the least reliable cars in this results set your odds of no repairs would be better than one in three. Surprised? MethodologyThe samples include cars for which we have at least nine months of data in the past year. The "Nada-odds" are adjusted based on the average number of months of data per car. These stats are very close to what they'd be if we included only cars with a full year of data.
Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Recalls and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars |
| 41 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 42100 miles driven2010 | Toyota Corolla | ||
| 25 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 60400 miles driven2009 | Toyota Corolla | Join or sign in to view | |
| 25 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 108400 miles driven2005 | Toyota Corolla | Join or sign in to view | |
| 27 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 133100 miles driven2003 | Toyota Corolla | Join or sign in to view | |
Competing Car Model Lemon Odds and Nada Odds Results through March 31, 2013
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Toyota Corolla
| Brand Reputation of the Toyota Corolla: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The nice thing about getting a Toyota as a rental is I feel pretty confident it won't have problems. In fact, there were no odd little quirks or oddities that I'm used to seeing due to the way rental cars are often treated. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Maybe Corolla is not a value car, but it would make anyone seen better than any other compact car, only Honda Civic can compete with it. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Everyone knows that Toyota makes a very good vehicles that are less problematic than others & has great resale value |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
See reliability |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Built well and made to last. Several Family members have and still currently own corollas, with over 100,000 miles easily, with no problems what so ever. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Toyota and Corolla model specifically are known to be well made, durable vehicles |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
When you buy a Toyota, you buy something with an excellent quality / price. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Toyota well known for quality and reliability |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Keeps resale values high. My dealer experiences for bothsales and service have been positive. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Famous all over the world. People buy corolla with close eyes. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 164-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
This is not my first Toyota - the reputation lives on and with reasonable maintenance I have not had any problems that have not been handled by Toyota to my complete satisfaction. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Known as a relible compact nationwide. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Toyota has a solid reputation. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
good rep |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I come from a long line of Toyota owners. Toyota makes wonderful trucks and cars. I have owned other brands and let just say they lived up to their reputations. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Toyota quality. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 125-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Never heard anybody complains about it. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 125-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Toyota is known for their high quality, long lasting and safe cars. Their cars are marketable to everyone from young and hip to soccer moms to sophisticated professionals to older retired folks. I always feel that others like my car. I trust Toyota. |
| Brand Reputation of the Toyota Corolla: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Toyota in General... the unintended acceleration issue. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
They are falling in QC. Honda and Subaru both are rated as more reliable. Ask a late model Camry owner about their transmission woes. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Just a bit boring.... |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
perhaps not suitable for young 25yo male? |
