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2017 Toyota Corolla Body and structure Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
5%of 178 total for the year
Median mileage
10,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Toyota Corolla, 5% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 3 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.

“My wife was driving the car on i95 from south to north (after exit 6 in pa) towards philly airport on 7/22/2017 and the car was hit at the rear by another car. Car was span and stopped. Thank to god that she is ok. However, the car was totaled by the insurance. Our concern was no airbag deployed. Our collision center as well as Toyota doesn't know why. Need your help as well as it should not happen to someone.”

NHTSA complaint #11013342, filed 2017-08, 7,000 miles

“Takata recall it was a regular wednesday morning drive to my office. I was in highway 101 n and in the motion of approx 30mph due to traffic. Suddenly at around 8am, due to the traffic ahead I had to brake my car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11150408, filed 2018-11, 10,000 miles

“I was driving home on hamilton road, in columbus, ohio, at 535pm. I noticed that my headlights weren't on, when other drivers were trying to worn me. I set my headlights on automatic when I first received the car. I finally found the switch to turn my headlights on manually. Then my car started to brake 10-15 feet from the car in front of me, my tires were squealing. My foot was not on the brake pedal it was still on the accelerator. It was too late I hit the SUV in front me. My air bags didn't deploy. The accident avoidance system didn't activate until to late. …”

NHTSA complaint #11047303, filed 2017-11, 1,711 miles

“Paint peeling on this color blue and Toyota is not acknowledging the problem, paint is chipping all over the car , places where it should never you can even see the original primer the factory uses underneath the car”

NHTSA complaint #11404828, filed 2021-03, 95,000 miles

“Vehicle is leaking a large amount of water/condensation on my passenger side front seat which is causing mold/mildew. I asked Toyota to take a look at it, they stated it’s not a manufactured or engineered problem, which it actually is. That is not part of a schedule maintenance issue. Wanted to charge me to take a look at it and I have an extended warranty”

NHTSA complaint #11437876, filed 2021-10

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202513%
202412%
202311%
202277%
202153%
2020124%
201963%
201843%
201795%
2016157%
20153315%
20143212%
2013105%
2012143%
2011224%
2010282%
2009423%
200862%
2007182%
2006202%
2005172%
200482%
2003314%
200254%
2001129%
200075%
1999106%
19982411%
199775%
199654%
199563%
199485%
19931310%
1992813%
19911420%
199014%
198914%
1988312%

Other parts of the 2017 Toyota Corolla

Air bags
54 complaints
Other or unknown
31 complaints
Vehicle speed control
29 complaints
Brakes
26 complaints
Electrical system
21 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Seat belts
11 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
9 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Wheels
8 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.

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