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2010 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2010 Toyota Corolla has 23 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2010 Toyota Corolla

Airbags
405
Steering
372
Speed Control
137
Brakes
125
Electrical
52
Other
39
Powertrain
37
Engine
23
Structure
17
Suspension
12
Visibility
11
Fuel System
7
Tires
6
Seat Belts
5
Seats
5
Wheels
4

23

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 4, 2022ENGINEEngine problem Toyota corolla 2010 S vvt-I gear rattle when I started and by the time goes by the t...
Oct 6, 2022ENGINEThe timing chain broke while the vehicle was in motion. Per multiple online sources, many of reporte...
Mar 28, 2021ENGINEI CHANGE OIL REGULARLY EVERY 5000 MILES. AT 187,775 MILES CHANGED OIL AND ONLY 1.25QT CAME OUT. NEXT...
Feb 21, 2020ENGINEUSING ENGINE OIL.
May 1, 2018ENGINECOLD START RATTLING. WHEN CAR SIT THERE FOR COUPLE HOURS THEN START UP, ENGINE RATTLES FOR A BRIE...
Feb 19, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE P...
Nov 1, 2015ENGINEEXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. MY 2010 COROLLA HAS SUDDENLY STARTED BURNING (NOT LEAKING) OIL AT THE RAT...
Oct 26, 2015ENGINEONCE GAIN AFTER GETTING A NEW ENGINE PUT INTO THIS CAR 3 MONTHS BACK, OUR CAR EXPERIENCED YET ANOTHE...
Jul 28, 2015ENGINEMY FAMILY AND I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW TOYOTA COROLLA 2010 LE FROM LUSTINE TOYOTA, WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA ...
May 20, 2015ENGINEI PURCHASED A TOYOTA COROLLA IN 2010 AND IT APPARENTLY HAD A POTENTIAL CAM GEAR ISSUE. THEY HAD PUT...
Dec 17, 2014ENGINESINCE A RECALL CORRECTION FOR THE SMART STOP TECHNOLOGY, THE CAR WILL ACT LIKE IT WANTS TO DIE WHEN ...
Sep 26, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINI TOOK MY 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA S IN FOR SERVICE ON 9/26/14 AT VICTORY TOYOTA OF CANTON, MI 48188 FOR ...
Sep 16, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE REVVED INDEPENDENTLY A...
Jan 21, 2014ENGINEAFTER DEALER DID SMARTSTOP TECHNOLOGY UP DATE, OVER A PERIOD OF A FEW MONTHS THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE ...
Jan 5, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE...
Oct 10, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 TO 3 MP...
Feb 27, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT FLASHING, ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, VEHICLE IS REVVING TOO FAST, ACCELERAT...
Dec 1, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL CONCERNS REGARDING THIS VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STAT...
Sep 10, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ACCESS...
Mar 5, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEI RENTED A TOYOTA COROLLA FROM AN INTERPRISE AGENCY, AND IT IS STINKY INSIDE WHEN DRIVING IT. I HAD ...

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