2011 Toyota Corolla engine problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 Toyota Corolla — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that…”
filed Jun 30, 2025
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start-up due to excessive fuel in the engine. The contact stated that the spark plugs were wet from the fuel which presented a hazardous condition to the catalytic converter. The failure recurred several…”
filed Jul 28, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Corolla years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corolla | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 Corolla | 6 | 10% |
| 2023 Corolla | 13 | 18% |
| 2022 Corolla | 13 | 14% |
| 2021 Corolla | 40 | 22% |
| 2020 Corolla | 107 | 36% |
| 2019 Corolla | 39 | 20% |
| 2018 Corolla | 15 | 11% |
| 2017 Corolla | 10 | 6% |
| 2016 Corolla | 13 | 6% |
| 2015 Corolla | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 Corolla | 18 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.