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2014 Toyota Corolla

The 2014 Toyota Corolla earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 69/100. Expect about $36,135 to own it for five years, or $602 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 271 complaints.

Recalls
2
Complaints
271
5-yr cost
$36k
MPG (EPA)
32
0
Fair
Ownership Score

2014 Toyota Corolla vs nearby years

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2 recalls may apply

For the 2014 Toyota Corolla. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

  • What's wrong: Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

    Risk: A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Check recalls for this exact VIN at NHTSA

Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

5-year cost to own

Estimated $10,750 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$36,135
$602/month · $0.60/mile
Depreciation$1,753
Insurance (national avg.)$12,000
Fuel / charging$6,280
Maintenance$7,480
Repairs$4,000
Loan interest$2,977
Taxes & fees$1,645

Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.

Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

271 complaints64 involved a crash3 involved a fire
  • Air Bags69
  • Electrical System52
  • Unknown Or Other38
  • Structure32
  • Vehicle Speed Control29
  • Power Train28

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars
Overall
5 out of 5 stars
Frontal
5 out of 5 stars
Side
5 out of 5 stars
Rollover
4 out of 5 stars

Rated as: 2014 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD

What to check on a used 2014 Toyota Corolla

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

  • Airbags
    • The airbag light should come on at start-up and then go out.
    • Ask for proof that any airbag recalls were completed.
  • Engine and transmission
    • Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
    • Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.
  • Electrical and lights
    • Test every window, lock, light and wiper.
    • Watch for warning lights that stay on after start-up.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Toyota Corolla a good car to buy?
The 2014 Toyota Corolla earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 69/100. Expect about $36,135 to own it for five years, or $602 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 271 complaints.
Does the 2014 Toyota Corolla have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2014 Toyota Corolla, including Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Switch/Wiring; Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2014 Toyota Corolla problems?
Owners filed 271 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are air bags (69), electrical system (52), structure (32), vehicle speed control (29).
How much does a 2014 Toyota Corolla cost to own for 5 years?
About $36,135 over 5 years ($602/month) at an estimated $10,750 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.