2014 Toyota Corolla: common problems and reliability
An average Corolla year.
269 owner complaints, most about air bags. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2014 Corolla?The 2014 Toyota Corolla has 269 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2014 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Toyota Corolla vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Corolla years only. How we score it
Is 2014 a good year for the Corolla?
Across the 29 Corolla model years we track, complaint volume runs from 73 (2023) to 1,533 (2009). With 269 complaints, the 2014 Corolla sits above the model's median of 214.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2014 Corolla
visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Campaign 13V505000Toyota 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."
air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Campaign 20V024000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment centered on exceptional long-term reliability, low cost of operation, and practicality as a daily commuter.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Corolla. See the full Corolla owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Corolla listings typically run $11,794–$18,999.
Other Corolla model years
Compare every Corolla year side by side to see how 2014 ranks against the rest.
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