2018 Toyota Corolla engine problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Toyota Corolla — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly on several occasions. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline)…”
filed Sep 11, 2024
“I was driving down the highway and I heard a tapping noise thought it might have been a piece of trim loose on the car so I pulled over and stopped. Immediately the engine died would not restart. I looked under the hood and the radiator cap had blown off and all of the coolant was gone The engine…”
filed Mar 13, 2024
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% |
| 2017 Corolla | 10 | 6% |
| 2016 Corolla | 13 | 6% |
| 2015 Corolla | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 Corolla | 18 | 7% |
| 2013 Corolla | 16 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.