2010 Toyota Corolla problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1264 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Toyota Corolla. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (434), Steering (373), Vehicle Speed Control (200).
Key takeaways
- 1264 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 146 involve a crash, 10 a fire, 105 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 434 | 34% |
| Steering | 373 | 30% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 200 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 172 | 14% |
| Hydraulic | 104 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 75 | 6% |
| Power Train | 50 | 4% |
| Unknown Or Other | 39 | 3% |
| Suspension | 39 | 3% |
| Engine | 33 | 3% |
| Structure | 29 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 25 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Toyota Corolla 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-15
Defect Investigation Number 11756518 Please inc;ude this report from my Toyota Dealer indicating that they could not find any problem with the accelerator as to why the vehicle jumped forward on its own
Vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-08-12
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly lunged forward. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle kept rolling forward, and the contact was forced to use the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact associated the fa...
Steering,electrical System,air Bags - filed 2026-07-22
While driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suffered a sudden, simultaneous failure of multiple electrical and safety systems. Without warning, the Check Engine light, VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) light, Traction Control light, and SRS Airbag light all illuminated simultaneously on the dashboard. Immediately upon i...
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More for the 2010 Toyota Corolla
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.