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Toyota Corolla IMModel year report

2018 Toyota Corolla IM Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
49,432miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
31 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 28 city / 36 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Toyota Corolla IM (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2018 Toyota Corolla IM. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by steering (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 49,432 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 72 technical service bulletins for this model year. Forward collision avoidance complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Suspension (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Forward collision avoidance: “ok so what had happen is the cars so call foward collision of the speific car did nit work steering wheel lock when i made a left turn and i hit a curve lane departure did not work or anything i just hit the curve and not too long ago on sept 2021 i had a fender bender and i stepped on the brakes and car still slid without even going fast”

NHTSA complaint #11441685, filed 2021-11

Transmission and drivetrain: “I was driving at 65 miles per hour on the freeway suddenly the RPM idle when to almost 700 RPM and quickly dropped to 0 RPM and started loosing speed , my brakes were hard to press .and we quickly notice that the transmission blew out.”

NHTSA complaint #11310013, filed 2020-02, 66,500 miles

Air bags: “The contact's daughter owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while his daughter was at a standstill at a traffic light when another vehicle rear-ended her and pushed her forward causing her to crash into the front vehicle. The contact stated the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustain head, neck and back injuries, had bruises around the pelvic area, due to the seat belt. The rear driver passenger (granddaughter) sustained neck and head injuries. The contact stated both seek medical attention at a near hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. …”

NHTSA complaint #11442142, filed 2021-11, 32,365 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 32,365 and 66,500 miles.

0%0–100%10–2550%25–5050%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 49,432 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201820202021420242025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2018 Toyota Corolla IM version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Corolla iM FWD1.8L 4-cylCVT283631$2,150
Corolla iM FWD1.8L 4-cyl6-speed manual273530$2,250

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2018 Toyota Corolla IM in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 72 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 72 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Corolla IM

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2018849,4320—31—Not enough data
20171215,5001—31—Not enough data

All Toyota Corolla IM model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Toyota Corolla IM have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2018 Toyota Corolla IM as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Toyota Corolla IM is reported most often?

Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by steering with 2.

Has the 2018 Toyota Corolla IM been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Toyota Corolla IM get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Toyota Corolla IM (Corolla iM, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 31 mpg combined, 28 city and 36 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Toyota Corolla IM reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 49,432 miles and the middle half falls between 32,365 and 66,500 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.