2016 Toyota Corolla problems and complaints
Owners have filed 214 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Corolla. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (65), Service Brakes (29), Seat Belts (26).
Key takeaways
- 214 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 66 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 56 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 65 | 30% |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 14% |
| Seat Belts | 26 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 | 11% |
| Power Train | 22 | 10% |
| Steering | 22 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 10% |
| Structure | 15 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 14 | 7% |
| Engine | 13 | 6% |
| Suspension | 11 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-09-11
The defrost no longer works. When I put on defrost it doesn't blow out of the defrost causing me not to be able to see out of my windshield. I have found other people online with this same issue. My heat and air conditioner work fine.
Tires - filed 2026-08-26
Purchased set of 4 Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring 195/65R1591H tires on 26 Jun 2026 @ 48,847 miles on the odometer. Three of the tires had the same serial number of U9AE1CR2622, with the 4th of U9AE1CR4822. Brought car in for service on 20 Oct 2025 @ 65,340 due to a slow leak on the rear passenger and was informed the rear...
Power Train - filed 2026-07-14
The CVT transmission on my 2016 Toyota Corolla initially suffered a complete mechanical failure and was repaired on 01/08/2024, forcing me to pay $3,696 out of pocket for a replacement at an independent shop. Last week, the transmission experienced issues again, and this time a certified Toyota dealership serviced it f...
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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.