Toyota Corolla iM: Years to Avoid and Best Years to Buy
The Toyota Corolla iM has 2 model year(s) in the federal index and no scored complaint record yet, so this page carries the catalogue entry and the years we hold rather than a verdict.
Year-by-year data table
| Year | Score | Verdict | Running cost / yr | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 91 | BUY | $3,529 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 92 | BUY | $3,650 | 0 | 1 |
Running cost is fuel or energy plus the maintenance band midpoint for that car at its age today, re-priced to your country. Purchase price, insurance and depreciation are not included.
Photographs and every generation of the Corolla iM, through the years →
Corolla iM sub-models & family
What goes wrong on the Toyota Corolla iM
Across every Corolla iM model year in our index, owners report these component groups most often. The cost beside each one is the representative repair for that group at a US independent shop, re-priced to your country.
- Steering2 complaints across all Corolla iM years · typical job: Electric power-steering rack or column motor replacement$1,020–$2,500
- Power Train2 complaints across all Corolla iM years · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair$1,290–$4,040
- Forward Collision Avoidance2 complaints across all Corolla iM years · typical job: Radar or camera module replacement and calibration$780–$2,160
- Tires1 complaints across all Corolla iM years · typical job: Tyre replacement and TPMS service, per axle$340–$1,020
- Lane Departure1 complaints across all Corolla iM years · typical job: Camera module replacement and calibration$680–$1,700
- Electrical System1 complaints across all Corolla iM years · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement$540–$1,310
Flat-rate labour hours x local shop rate plus a parts band. An estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote. Formula.
FAQ
What is the most common Toyota Corolla iM problem?
2 of the complaints filed against the Corolla iM across all its model years sit in the Steering group — more than any other component.
Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-10-04