2023 Toyota Corolla Cross problems and complaints
Owners have filed 177 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross. The most-reported areas: Engine (104), Electrical System (70), Steering (44).
Key takeaways
- 177 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 104 | 59% |
| Electrical System | 70 | 40% |
| Steering | 44 | 25% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 26 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 | 14% |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 7% |
| Power Train | 11 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Toyota COROLLA CROSS SUV AWD | Not rated | 4/5 | 5/5 | Not rated |
| 2023 Toyota COROLLA CROSS SUV FWD | Not rated | 4/5 | 5/5 | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,engine,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-10-25
While driving my 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross LE, the engine unexpectedly shut off while I was stopped at a red light during heavy rain with the windshield wipers operating. A warning message appeared on the dashboard indicating that the engine had shut off and instructing me to press the brake firmly. The check engine wa...
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-10-15
Vehicle: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Mileage: Approximately 45,000 miles Relevant Toyota Bulletin: T-SB-0020-23 Rev1 Description of Safety Concern: My 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross experienced a serious safety-related malfunction involving the automatic engine Stop and Start system. While stopped in traffic with the windsh...
Structure - filed 2026-10-14
back external door handles break within a week of each other, car is quite new and has not been in a collision nor had anything fallen on the handles. Access of the back seat is difficult for this 4 door car, child too young to sit in front, so he has to sit in the back. If child needs immediate assistance, direct entr...
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More for the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.