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2013 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
8%of 201 total for the year
Median mileage
20,650miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Toyota Corolla, 8% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,650 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“Car overheating and when I was checking under hood while vehicle was stationary in driveway to see if radiator fan was working place where small hose that connects to reservoir is attached to plastic radiator pipe broke suddenly projecting strong stream of scalding radiator fluid to my abdomen causing burn injury.”

NHTSA complaint #11302294, filed 2020-01, 132,960 miles

“My vehicle does not accelerate properly it almost stalls I thought the battery was bad but even after replacing it im having the same issues Toyota does not admit having any issues with this car for this particular problem. Also the air copressor is needing to be replaced but the vehicle is so new its hard to find the part.”

NHTSA complaint #10764989, filed 2015-09, 50,000 miles

“My 2013 Toyota Corolla was involved in a collision on 10/07/14, in which my son was driving the vehicle. The other driver made a illegal left turn in front of my son. The vehicle sustained massive front end damage. Majority of the front end was caved in, yet the airbag did not deploy. My son sustained some injuries and sought medical attention. ..updated 12/11/14 updated 06/2/2015”

NHTSA complaint #10661297, filed 2014-11, 10,500 miles

“I was almost crushed by my car while performing an oil change. I had the car jacked up on the passenger side using the stock jack. This was in my garage on level concrete. I drained the oil and replaced the oil pan plug with no issue. I went to to loosen the oil filter cap with the speciality socket cover I ordered online. I made sure to spring out the metal clip that prevents a lose cap from coming off. I went to torque the cap lose and it did not budge. Keeping in mind when torquing ones force is going to the back of the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #10895766, filed 2016-08, 72,000 miles

“While driving west on highway 50 at 65 MPH at approximately 7 pm, I turned off the cruise control and the motor stopped at the same time. The car immediately began to slow down and I attempted to restart the motor, which was impossible with the car in gear (automatic transmission). The emergency lights were then turned on as the cars behind were honking their horns and other cars were passing right and left. We were in the second lane with the headlights, also on, of course. I tried starting the car in neutral and that didn't work. …”

NHTSA complaint #10648849, filed 2014-10, 6,410 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202616%
202526%
202469%
20231318%
20221414%
20214122%
202011136%
20193919%
20181612%
2017106%
2016136%
2015178%
2014187%
2013168%
201241%
2011193%
2010333%
2009916%
2008217%
2007334%
2006243%
2005293%
200492%
2003162%
200254%
200122%
200032%
199911%
199821%
198814%

Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Corolla

Air bags
72 complaints
Steering
39 complaints
Brakes
24 complaints
Vehicle speed control
18 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Seat belts
12 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology