Toyota Avalon vs Toyota Corolla
For 2005–2021 models, the Toyota Corolla has 15.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 21.2 for the Toyota Avalon. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2021), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Toyota Avalon
21.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.4× the Toyota Corolla’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,673
- Sold
- 790,743
- Recall campaigns
- 27
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2007–2009 and 2011. Fewest: 2016–2018 and 2020. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 39,152 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 42,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 60,000 mi
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Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column
Typically around 45,222 mi · repair $270–$510
Toyota Corolla
15.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
29% fewer than the Toyota Avalon
- Complaints
- 8,011
- Sold
- 5,323,693
- Recall campaigns
- 34
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2005 and 2009–2011. Fewest: 2015–2018. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 69,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 28,394 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 54,650 mi
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Master cylinder and booster
Typically around 20,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 1,700 mi · repair $750–$2,230
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Toyota Avalon or the Toyota Corolla?
For 2005–2021 models, the Toyota Corolla has 15.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Toyota Avalon has 21.2, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota Avalon?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota Avalon is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 80,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota Corolla?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota Corolla is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 69,000 miles.
Which Toyota Avalon and Toyota Corolla years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Toyota Avalon: 2007–2009 and 2011; Toyota Corolla: 2005 and 2009–2011.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.