Overview & Reviews

Well into its fourth decade of production, the compact Toyota Corolla is the best-selling car in automotive history, and for good reason. Small, inexpensive, fuel-efficient and as reliable as the day is long, the Corolla is the quintessential economy car. As long as you change the oil on time and don't hit a tree, any Corolla should provide dependable transportation well past the 100,000-mile mark. That's why so many shoppers keep buying Corollas year after year.

Since its 1968 introduction in the U.S., the Toyota Corolla has come in a variety of body styles, including a sedan, coupe, hatchback and wagon. More recently, however, it has only been available as a sedan. Today's Corolla has almost as much rear passenger space as a midsize sedan and its fuel economy is impressive. Although rivals boast sportier designs and more entertaining driving dynamics, a Corolla is nonetheless an excellent choice for smart consumers on a budget.

User Reviews:

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  Thought it was reliable - 2003 Toyota Corolla
  By SteveMA - February 7 - 6:53 am

  I had no trouble with this car and felt it was highly reliable, like the Toyota reputation suggested. I bought the car new and always took car of the maintenance. Then at 59,000 miles, the transmission completely failed. No warning, no symptoms, just stop at a light and when the light turned green, the car would not move. Turned it off and turned it back on, and when I put the car in drive, the car made a horrible grinding sound. Called Toyota and they would do nothing for me. 6/60000 miles was the warranty. Guess they had it figured out just right. Ill never buy a Toyota again.

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  Corolla=RELIABLE - 1998 Toyota Corolla
  By Dave - February 2 - 7:06 am

  Bought this car brand new in 1998. First year it was incredibly smooth and quiet. Very surprising performance for a small car. Ours has the 5 speed, so mileage is GREAT. Recently (2005) I drove 412 miles on 10.67 gallons of gas. That is 38 MPG! This was not all interstate miles either. It was mixed, city and highway miles. That was pretty impressive considering the car just passed 138,000 miles. The AC is great, and so is the heat. The channel preset buttons on the radio are all falling off, which stinks. The cup holder in the rear seat was placed in a bad spot. The cloth seats are adequate and are durable. The interior panels are resistant to temp extremes (no cracking so far). Great car.

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  Great 1st Car - 1994 Toyota Corolla
  By Mel - February 2 - 1:56 am

  This car was pretty much my present for my 18th birthday. I browsed around for a car and found this at a dealer. I drove it and was instantly attached to it. Yeah, its not the fastest car on the road, but what I was looking for was there. Reliability. I live in the northeast, so there are things that are going to need changing (brake lines, exhaust system, stuff that rusts over time). Other than that, no mechanical problems to this very day. Very good car for a high school/college kid.

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  Not Bad.... Not Bad at all - 2009 Toyota Corolla
  By XRS09 - January 30 - 1:10 am

  I just got the XRS 2.4L and this thing is a sweet little car and looks great in the Dark Grey Metallic. Ive been getting great gas milage and its easy on the wallet at the pump. Its no slouch when I get on it and I feel totally comfortable with the handling and ride of the car. The JBL stereo system with XM is also a nice touch. I cant wait for the aftermarket stuff to come out for this car, hopefully TRD doesnt short change us on that. Overall I love the car so far and I hope that it keeps the Toyota reliability in good faith.

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  Uncomfortable but necessary - 2007 Toyota Corolla
  By GoodComute - January 28 - 2:43 pm

  I replaced my 2000 Pontiac Bonneville with a 2007 Toyota Corolla LE 5 spd. The only reason we went with a small car was because of the cost of gas, otherwise we would have never done it. The 2007 Corolla is horribly uncomfortable to drive. There is no support under the front part of your thighs, and the steering wheel is too far away. It seems impossible to adjust the seat to get into a comfortable driving posting where you can actually grab the steering wheel at 10 and 2. My wife owned an 89 Toyota Corolla and it seems like it has changed little since then except gotten more uncomfortable.

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  My First Toyota - 2006 Toyota Corolla
  By David - January 27 - 11:40 pm

  I owned a GM and finally I had enough. Problem after problem the quality and Dealers after service was lacking. This is my first Toyota. I have had the car for three weeks and have driven over 750 miles. Quality is great. I only found one minor problem. The ride is great and the fit and finish are second to none. It is quite fun to drive.

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  Its as good as they say - 1998 Toyota Corolla
  By Xellos - January 26 - 10:00 am

  This is a reliable, economical car - just as advertised. Ive had to replace the clutch at 96,000 miles (a little early, in my opinion), but besides that, no worries! I got my Corolla used, and went to the effort to get the 5-speed. Im glad I did, because I can burn plenty of rubber if I choose, and still get 40 mpg commuting to work. How many other cars can boast that, especially at 98k miles? I feel Ive made the right choice getting a Corolla, and plan on driving it for many years to come.

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  Chips Review - 2004 Toyota Corolla
  By KRay - January 26 - 10:00 am

  Very solid basic 4-door sedan. Even though this is the lower end of Toyotas model line, the car shows qualtiy construction throughout. This is my first Toyota. I will shop at Toyota first for my next car.

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  Great car and Price - 2017 Toyota Corolla
  By Tampa Buyer - January 26 - 1:25 am

  Best value for the money

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  I love my little 2002 Corolla CE - 2002 Toyota Corolla
  By teenblac - January 22 - 9:06 pm

  I bought my Corolla in November of 2001 and always maintained very well. Changed the oil & filter at least twice a year, changed the plugs every 2nd year, get the antifreeze flush every 2nd or 3rd year if you lived up North like I do, and so on. Very content for my first new car and OMG, its good on gas, appx. 45 miles/km.