2019 Toyota Corolla problems and complaints
Owners have filed 203 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota Corolla. The most-reported areas: Power Train (55), Engine (39), Unknown Or Other (32).
Key takeaways
- 203 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 23 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 55 | 27% |
| Engine | 39 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 | 16% |
| Air Bags | 31 | 15% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 31 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 15 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 6% |
| Fuel System | 12 | 6% |
| Gasoline | 12 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 4% |
| Steering | 8 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Toyota Corolla 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-16
Component that failed was the CSC Concentric Slave Cylinder. I went to press the clutch and it stuck to the floor. I checked for leaks in the cabin beneath the clutch and it was dry. I then proceeded to check the reservoir and saw that it needed fluid. I managed to get it to a nearby convenience center to purchase and ...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-10
Slave cylinder on clutch failed and leaked fluid in to clutch and flywheel. Clutch pedal would not rebound after being pressed in to shift gear, stuck in middle of road trying to get vehicle in first gear. Had vehicle towed to dealership, estimate of 5800 to repair. Apparently this is a known problem with this manual...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-04
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 45,709, and at the time of registration, it was discovere...
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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.