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2011 Toyota Corolla engine problems

26 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2011 Toyota Corolla, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.

At a glance

Complaints
26 4% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
12,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
4 and 2
Injuries and deaths
2 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2011 Toyota Corolla Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 12,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 14 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 5 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 2 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 0 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 0 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 0 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 0 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 1 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 12,000 miles
Based on 22 complaints that include mileage. 95% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles14
20k to 40k miles5
40k to 60k miles2
60k to 80k miles0
80k to 100k miles0
100k to 120k miles0
120k to 140k miles0
140k to 160k miles1
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 22 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 12,000 miles, and 95% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the passenger noticed a burning smell as black smoke began to emit from the hood, followed by flames. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was notified and stated that while the vehicle was under warranty the fire was not their problem and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance.

Reported at 13,000 miles, March 2011 Fire

I purchased this car as a new vehicle. Ever since I have had it there has always been an acceleration issue to where it does not slow down for several seconds after releasing your foot from the gas. It accelerates often to where you have to apply the brakes firmly to where the anti lock then kicks in. During servicing it has been brought to the attention of the dealership but they have continued to say that there is not an issue.

Reported at 1,500 miles, April 2012

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