2017 Toyota Corolla Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,045miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Toyota Corolla, 3% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,045 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.
“At 60,00 miles I started hearing noises coming from the front suspension I took it to the dealership it was still under warranty they told me that it was the upper strut mount here. Dealership replaced front mount. Now it is doing again I'm at a hundred and ten thousand miles and that problem still persist something is going on with the strut mounts front strut mounts of this vehicle every time I go over a speed bump or railroad tracks it makes a clunking noise and also when I'm turning left and right”
NHTSA complaint #11319995, filed 2020-04, 60,000 miles“Both front seats are loose. I notice mine is loose when I make a sudden stop or and go of bumps and dips. I been to several dealerships, but only one identified the problem. The advisor said it will take literally 8 hours each, I called Toyota to let them know of the problem and that the mechanic from the dealer who noticed the problem. He also said he noticed the noise I was talking about when I go over dips and bumps. I thought it was the ball joint or bushing and he said no. They noise is just there”
NHTSA complaint #11079944, filed 2018-03, 5,000 miles“The cruise control is just awful and has been since I bought the car brand new in december 2016. Just as several others have described, it cannot control the speed when going down hill. It raises the RPM's trying to slow the car down, but it isn't very effective. I've never had another car or another Toyota have such poor speed control. So much, that I don't even bother trying to use it anymore. A cop isn't going to listen to my cruise control wasn't working right if I get pulled over. The brakes already feel like they are wearing out at 26k miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11073736, filed 2018-02, 500 miles“Clunking noise, sometimes very noticeable when going over speed bump and turning steering to right or left. Took the car to Toyota dealership twice. Both times they said the noise is normal. But independent mechanic says there is problem with cv joint and bushing. I am wondering if this vehicle is safe to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11296920, filed 2020-01, 33,090 miles“I am contacting you on a problem I cannot fully describe. However, I believe there is a mechanical problem with the right side of my vehicle with handling and braking. I have downloaded the form with the information as reported to me and explained via the North American Corolla Facebook group. Please look at the attached documentation.”
NHTSA complaint #11710227, filed 2026-01Related 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…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 | 11 | 5% |
| 2015 | 10 | 5% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 39 | 3% |
| 2009 | 31 | 2% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 10 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 10 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 6% |
| 1999 | 14 | 9% |
| 1998 | 16 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 1982 | 1 | 20% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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