2014 Toyota Corolla problems and complaints
Owners have filed 271 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota Corolla. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (69), Electrical System (52), Unknown Or Other (38).
Key takeaways
- 271 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 64 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 50 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 69 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 52 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 38 | 14% |
| Structure | 32 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 11% |
| Power Train | 28 | 10% |
| Engine | 18 | 7% |
| Steering | 18 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 15 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 12 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2014 Toyota Corolla
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-29
A critical oversight in the execution of an official Toyota Special Service Campaign (JSD) resulted in the severe premature failure of a replacement CVT assembly, creating a severe high-speed safety hazard on a highway. The vehicle experienced an abrupt mechanical lock-up, power loss, and transition into an extreme "li...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-27
SYSTEM THAT FAILED: Powertrain / Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and differential/transaxle assembly. The component is currently intact and available for inspection at the diagnosing dealership. SAFETY RISK DESCRIPTION: While traveling on the highway, the vehicle suffered a physical jolt followed by a loud, su...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-26
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Toyota Corolla. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 109,000, but upon contacting the dealer to trade the vehicle in, it was discovered via a Carfax report that the mileag...
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More for the 2014 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.