2013 Toyota Corolla Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 8%of 201 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Toyota Corolla, 8% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On july 3, 2015 when at first my car wouldn't start, I asked someone to look at my car and it was noticed that my brake fluid level was very low just to the point of empty. I was very concern because at no point prior to this discovery, the brake warning light did not flash or appear on to inform me to this issue! …”
NHTSA complaint #10733030, filed 2015-07, 24,000 miles“My daughter has the 2013 Toyota Corolla and she was in a serious situation. She was followed by 3 people and when she stopped and parked her car the doors automatically unlocked and before she knew it someone opened her door and dragged her out of the car and she was jumped on by 3 people. Because her doors automatically unlocked my daughter was seriously injured. If the doors did not automatically unlock when you put the car in park she could have been safe. I have two corollas. One I drive 2016 and one my daughter drives 2013 and they both have the same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11054107, filed 2017-12, 93,000 miles“Driving on freeway and A/C completely stopped working on my 2013 Toyota Corolla. Will not work again. Took to dealer who stated no longer under warranty. Took to mechanic who found the A/C compressor solenoid is not working. Also there is no communication with the A/C amplifier. They suspect a faulty A/C amplifier and may need programming. Estimated $1600-$1700 to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10782926, filed 2015-10, 50,000 miles“The paint on my 2013 Toyota Corolla, Super White (040), is peeling extensively down to the primer on the roof, hood, trunk, and door frames and pillar areas. Toyota previously acknowledged this issue as a manufacturing defect affecting 2008–2017 Corollas and issued a Warranty Enhancement Program to address it. My vehicle’s claim for assistance was denied solely due to the program expiration, even though the defect persists. The peeling is widespread, severe, and not consistent with normal wear or environmental exposure. The metal surfaces are exposed, increasing the risk of corrosion. …”
NHTSA complaint #11707640, filed 2025-12“The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Corolla. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle shook and failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the trac off warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or Toyota dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,500.”
NHTSA complaint #11079752, filed 2018-03, 88,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 44% |
| 2025 | 7 | 23% |
| 2024 | 17 | 26% |
| 2023 | 18 | 24% |
| 2022 | 15 | 15% |
| 2021 | 33 | 18% |
| 2020 | 80 | 26% |
| 2019 | 33 | 16% |
| 2018 | 19 | 14% |
| 2017 | 31 | 17% |
| 2016 | 24 | 11% |
| 2015 | 33 | 15% |
| 2014 | 38 | 14% |
| 2013 | 16 | 8% |
| 2012 | 11 | 2% |
| 2011 | 19 | 3% |
| 2010 | 47 | 4% |
| 2009 | 40 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 22 | 3% |
| 2006 | 29 | 3% |
| 2005 | 25 | 3% |
| 2004 | 16 | 3% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2013 Toyota Corolla
72 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTires
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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