2000 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Toyota Corolla, 2% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2000 Toyota Corolla burning excessive amounts of oil. I'm having to add a quart everytime I put gas in. I drive from destination to destination for work and having to oil is a safety concern as the light does not come on until it is empty.”
NHTSA complaint #11130924, filed 2018-09, 145,000 miles“Excessive oil consumption issue on our 2000 Toyota Corolla. Check engine light is on and indicates needing a new catalytic converter. However, that is an effect of the cause of excessive burning of oil. I add approx 1-2 quarts of oil every 250-400 miles. If highway driving, I easily add 1 quart of oil every 100 miles of driving. This appears to be an issue with 1zz-fe 1.8l engines from 1998-2002 based on numerous complaints of exactly the same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10598648, filed 2014-06, 98,000 miles“The 1zzfe engine design burns exessive amounts of oil. Known to have poor ring design. Toyota refuses to honor warranty. Now I am up to 1 quart consumption per tank of fuel.”
NHTSA complaint #10775925, filed 2015-09Related service bulletins
- 10132812May 1, 2014Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit) and/or P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit) due to…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 6 | 9% |
| 2023 | 13 | 18% |
| 2022 | 14 | 14% |
| 2021 | 41 | 22% |
| 2020 | 111 | 36% |
| 2019 | 39 | 19% |
| 2018 | 16 | 12% |
| 2017 | 10 | 6% |
| 2016 | 13 | 6% |
| 2015 | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 | 18 | 7% |
| 2013 | 16 | 8% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 19 | 3% |
| 2010 | 33 | 3% |
| 2009 | 91 | 6% |
| 2008 | 21 | 7% |
| 2007 | 33 | 4% |
| 2006 | 24 | 3% |
| 2005 | 29 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Toyota Corolla
47 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsTires
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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