The most-reported COROLLA iM run is JTNKARJE9HJ (2017 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.3× the typical run. Power train problems make up 19% of reports; 2018 is the worst model year at 1.6 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for COROLLA iM model years 2017–2017.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Toyota COROLLA iM has 12 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 56% of every COROLLA iM complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JTNKARJE9HJ•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| JTNKARJE4HJ•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| JTNKARJE3HJ•••••• | 2017 | 1 | — | |
| JTNKARJE0JJ•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| JTNKARJE7JJ•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| JTNKARJE1JJ•••••• | 2018 | 1 | — | |
| JTNKARJE2HJ•••••• | 2017 | 1 | — | |
| JTNKARJE0HJ•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| JTNKARJE8HJ•••••• | 2017 | 1 | — | |
| JTNKARJE1HJ•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| JTNKARJEXJJ•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| JTNKARJE2JJ•••••• | 2018 | 1 | — |
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Toyota COROLLA iM the gap between build years is 1.1×: a 2018 car draws 1.6 complaints per run, a 2017 one 1.4.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
Heaviest year here is 2018 at 1.6 complaints per run; lightest is 2017 at 1.4.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 19% of everything Toyota COROLLA iM owners report: Power Train, 4 of 18 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags | 3 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Engine | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts | 2 | — | |
| Steering | 1 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on the Toyota COROLLA iM; the 1 below cover build years 2017 to 2017. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 17V295000 | Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire | 2017 |
How serious were they
Of the 18 reports on the Toyota COROLLA iM, 27.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Toyota COROLLA iM | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 18 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 5 (27.8%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 379% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Toyota COROLLA iM share of that is 18 complaints over 12 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Toyota COROLLA iM VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 18 NHTSA complaints from 12 COROLLA iM runs and 1 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which COROLLA iM production run has the most complaints?
JTNKARJE9HJ, a 2017 build, with 2 complaints. The typical COROLLA iM run has 1.5.
Which COROLLA iM years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2018 is heaviest at 1.6 complaints per run and 2017 lightest at 1.4.
How many COROLLA iM complaints involve a crash?
27.8% of 18 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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