2009 Toyota Corolla
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,770
- rank #120 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 12
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Air Bags
- 543 complaints (31%)
- Reported harm
- 276 crashes / 161 injuries
- 2 deaths; 16 fires
2009 Toyota Corolla vs 2010 Toyota Corolla
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2010 Toyota Corolla
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,573
- rank #150 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 15
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Air Bags
- 417 complaints (27%)
- Reported harm
- 210 crashes / 154 injuries
- 0 deaths; 16 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
197
2010 Toyota Corolla has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
3
2009 Toyota Corolla vs 2010 Toyota Corolla
Top component overlap
Same family
Air Bags vs Air Bags
2009 Toyota Corolla problem mix
- AIR BAGS 543
- STEERING 379
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 170
- ENGINE 91
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 82
2010 Toyota Corolla problem mix
- AIR BAGS 417
- STEERING 370
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 169
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 91
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 68
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2009 Toyota Corolla or 2010 Toyota Corolla?
2010 Toyota Corolla has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,573 vs 1,770). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 2010 Toyota Corolla is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).