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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Engine Problems

Complaints
104about this part
Share
59%of 177 total for the year
Median mileage
1,250miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 104 complaints about the engine of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross, 59% of the 177 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,250 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was driving on the highway in traffic with the stop/start function active. It was raining and windshield wipers were on. Engine stalled in traffic and I couldn't turn the car back on, pressed the brake and it wouldn't restart. I put it in park and it started back up. The dash had a low power steering indicator and check engine light was on.”

NHTSA complaint #11536711, filed 2023-08

“My vehicle stalled out 3 times in one day while stopped a t a traffic light. Windshield wipers were on (I do not recall what setting). First message displayed advised to press firmly on brake, which I did. Second message was low power steering and the engine shut off completely. I had to put in park, turn off, and restart. Thankfully it did without issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11519957, filed 2023-05

“I was at a red light with my windshield wipers on. I then heard several warning beeps with messages stating steering power low , battery low, and then the steering locked. I tried to turn the wheel after the last message came up but the steering wheel was locked. I couldn’t accelerate. I had to park the car and turn it off and on again. This has happened twice now and Toyota says it is “fine”.”

NHTSA complaint #11641201, filed 2025-02

“Hi there. Problems occurred in first month from my car purchase. problems are: 1. Engine shutting off while I am stopping at red light. happened two times. 2. blind spot monitor works intermittently. almost get in a deadly accident assuming they are working. 3. automatic breaks failed to work or not working as they are supposed to.”

NHTSA complaint #11511273, filed 2023-03

“I was stopped at a light and the check engine light came on, warning sounds and low steering power light flashed. Car would not move. I was able to put the car in park and turn off and back on and was able to proceed. Dealer found no error codes or defects when I took it to the dealership. They are keeping it for more diagnostics.”

NHTSA complaint #11503812, filed 2023-01

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202614%
2025210%
2024715%
202310459%
20221429%

Other parts of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross

Electrical system
70 complaintsSteering
44 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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