2010 Toyota Corolla power train problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2010 Toyota Corolla — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The car that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replace Ac don’t blow any cool air To be driving with a minor child it put he’s health in a bad risky situation”
filed Jun 2, 2026
“When needing to accelerate the car takes off like a jet rocket when the pedal is pressed. The car seems to be out of control and shaking violently. This happens usually on highway when going above 50. Feels very unsafe. This is a used car I bought. This happens on a regular basis.”
filed Aug 8, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Corolla years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corolla | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 Corolla | 7 | 11% |
| 2023 Corolla | 6 | 8% |
| 2022 Corolla | 15 | 16% |
| 2021 Corolla | 19 | 10% |
| 2020 Corolla | 36 | 12% |
| 2019 Corolla | 52 | 26% |
| 2018 Corolla | 12 | 9% |
| 2017 Corolla | 14 | 8% |
| 2016 Corolla | 22 | 10% |
| 2015 Corolla | 30 | 14% |
| 2014 Corolla | 26 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Toyota Corolla
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.