2017 Toyota Corolla Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2017 Toyota Corolla, 4% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Lane departure alert & pre collision system malfunction warning light keep illuminating on the dashboard for a certain amount of time and then will turn off again without warning. This is also affecting the cruise control and the ABS system. I noticed that it affects what seems to be the transmission when I am coming to a stop the car will shake uncontrollably and act like it is out of gear. Almost like it is possessed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11245099, filed 2019-08, 5,000 miles“Car has several issues, one is definitely the vehicle warning lights in dash, the warning lights pop up at different times for no reason occasionally and dealers can't find issues, car also has issues with braking system. Several times went around curves it on stops and car locked up and went sideways, dealer said tested but less than a mile put on car?? Car does not act like it has normal ABS and almost got in several accidents with my kids and grandson because of it my stopping or locking up!! Also have issues since I bought it with radio/features/display. …”
NHTSA complaint #11123602, filed 2018-08, 350 miles“Abs, vsc, mil, multiple warning messages including pre collision system malfunction, lane departure alert malfunction, front camera unavailable, cruise control malfunction. C1336 error code. Zero point calibration undone. Has happened 3 times.”
NHTSA complaint #11139671, filed 2018-10, 12,700 miles“On the road in puerto rico the traction and pre collision system is not function normally and have a collision and the srs curtain airbag crasched for becaue of the collision and the transmision have a sound...”
NHTSA complaint #11056012, filed 2017-12, 1,080 miles“I bought my car brand new in april of 2017 and had nothing but problems, tires are always flat, steering doesn't work right, when I turn my car on it sounds really loud. Brought it Toyota 10 times and they did anything, there is constant squeak noise and my roof feels like it's going to blow off when I am on the interstate. Gas mileage sucks Toyota states I got bad gas so they flushed it out but still hear that loud noise. My tires I have to fill up once a week but they say they are fine. Everything in this car is cheap and I hate it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11061334, filed 2018-01Related service bulletins
- 10178777Jul 9, 2020TSB: Some 2014 - 2019 model year Corolla vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise from the front lower suspension arm rear bushing. This condition may occur when driving over speed…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 25 | 2% |
| 2009 | 19 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 13 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Toyota Corolla
54 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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