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2022 Toyota Corolla

2022 Toyota Corolla: electrical issues lead the owner complaints

Owners filed 93 complaints with NHTSA. The electrical system is the most reported area at 20%, followed by the power train (15%), and the service brakes and engine (14% each). No fires or deaths are reported. The brakes and air bags draw fewer complaints but carry the most serious outcomes, so check both closely on a test drive.

Most reported areas

Electrical System0 20%
The most reported area: 19 reports (20%), with 1 injury and no crashes or fires. The leading complaint by volume.
Power Train0 15%
Second most reported: 14 reports (15%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Watch for loss of acceleration while driving.
Service Brakes safety 14%
13 reports (14%), but among the most serious by outcome: 3 crashes and 3 injuries. Test the brakes thoroughly.
Engine0 14%
13 reports (14%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Watch for the engine not responding to the accelerator or shutting off unexpectedly.
Air Bags safety 10%
Only 9 reports (10%), but the most crash-linked of any area: 8 crashes and 5 injuries. Worth a careful look given the severity.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 93 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.