2017 Toyota Corolla engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Toyota Corolla — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving in the middle of active traffic, the vehicle experienced a sudden and dangerous loss of motive power. The first indication of a problem was the A/C abruptly blowing hot air. Immediately following this, the vehicle began violently shaking before the engine stalled completely. The low…”
filed Jul 23, 2026
“When the cruise control is set and I go down hill my car increases the speed by 8 mph faster than the set speed. My car also makes a loud grinding noise when it does this. I spoke with different Toyota auto employees and some say that the increase in speed and noise are normal and others say the…”
filed Oct 16, 2025
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% |
| 2016 Corolla | 13 | 6% |
| 2015 Corolla | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 Corolla | 18 | 7% |
| 2013 Corolla | 16 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.