Is the 2018 Toyota COROLLA reliable?

The 2018 Toyota COROLLA has 196 complaints filed with NHTSA (0.7x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: above-average. Most common issue: FUEL SYSTEM problems.

What are common problems with the 2018 Toyota COROLLA?

Top problems: FUEL SYSTEM (38 complaints, avg repair $500); AIR BAGS (35 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (20 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2018 Toyota COROLLA?

Yes, there are 3 recall(s): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. Contact any Toyota dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Toyota COROLLA?

The 2018 Toyota COROLLA gets 31 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1548. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2018 Toyota COROLLA?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2018 Toyota COROLLA is approximately $1,650/year (sedan-compact class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2018 Toyota COROLLA

Q: Is the 2018 Toyota COROLLA often stolen?

The Toyota COROLLA was the #12 most-stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025 with approximately 8,100 thefts (NICB Hot Wheels data). Theft risk tier: above-avg.

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2018 Toyota COROLLA has 196 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.7x the segment average of 289. The most common issue is fuel system problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: i notest a humming noise coming from the rear of the car the sound was coming from the electric fuel pump while the car was off in the garage for 5 1/2 hours i start the car & shut it the sound went away happened one week after i purchased the car im keeping my eye on it. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 6 fire reports filed.

6 fire reports 23 crash reports 18 injuries

196

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.7x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

FUEL SYSTEM

38 complaints

19%

• I NOTEST A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR THE SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP WHILE THE CAR WAS OFF IN THE GARAGE FOR 5 1/2 HOURS I START THE CAR & SHUT IT THE SOUND WENT AWAY HAPPENED ONE WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR IM KEEPING MY EYE ON IT
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP STARTED ITSELF WHILE THE ENGINE WAS OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE PRESTIGE TOYOTA DEALER (844-838-7075, LOCATED AT 1096 NJ-17, RAMSEY, NJ 07446)
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 20V024000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. FRED ANDERSON TOYOTA OF COLUMBIA LOCATED AT (2136 SUNSET BLVD, WEST COLUMBI

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“I NOTEST A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR THE SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP WHILE THE CAR WAS OFF IN THE GARAGE FOR 5 1/2 HOURS I START THE CAR & SHUT IT THE SOUND WENT AWAY HAPPENED ONE WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR IM KEEPING MY EYE ON IT”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2018 Toyota COROLLA

Based on 104 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 18K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

AIR BAGS

In line with typicalmedian 13K mi · 18 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

FUEL SYSTEM

In line with typicalmedian 19K mi · 15 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 19K mi · 10 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 17K mi · 9 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

In line with typicalmedian 6K mi · 9 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 29K mi · 8 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (3)

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS28/06/2019

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.

Above-average theft risk

#12 most stolen in 2025

The Toyota COROLLA was the #12 most-stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025, with approximately 8,100 thefts reported to law enforcement.

Notes: One of the most common cars on US roads

Source: NICB Hot Wheels 2025 report + HLDI theft loss studies. Model-year ranking; not all years of this model have identical risk.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2018 Toyota COROLLA

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,549

Per month

$129

Per mile

12.9¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$1,778/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,334/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2018 Toyota COROLLA

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,650

Full coverage / month

$138

Liability only / year

$601

vs US avg

-1%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-compact)0.93x

× theft risk1.06x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$1650

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Toyota COROLLA Service Intervals

Oil change

10K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

5K mi

Brake fluid

30 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

120K mi

Cabin air filter

30K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

60K mi

0W-20 synthetic oil recommended. ToyotaCare covers first 2 years / 25K miles of scheduled maintenance for new vehicles. Hybrid battery: 10 yr / 150K miles warranty.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Toyota New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

10 yr / 150K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

2 yr / 25K mi

Hybrid battery is 10yr/150K miles for 2020+ hybrids. ToyotaCare (2yr/25K miles complimentary maintenance) is included.

These are the terms for a new Toyota. If you're buying a used 2018 COROLLA, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Toyota dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 196 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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FUEL SYSTEM: I NOTEST A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR THE SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP WHILE THE CAR WAS OFF IN THE GARAGE FOR 5 1/2 HOURS I START THE CAR & SHUT IT THE SOUND WENT AWAY HAPPENED ONE WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR IM KEEPING MY EYE ON IT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE FRONT AND DRIVER SIDES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT FRACTURED TWO VERTEBRAE IN THE NECK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: BLIND SPOT CAN NOT SEE ON COMING MOVING VEHICLES WHEN BACKING IN A PARKING SPACE AND BACKING OUT, HIGHLY POTENTIAL ACCIDENT DESIGN , OF THE REAR SEAT HEAD REST TOO TALL BLOCKING OVER HALF THE HEIGHT OF THE REAR GLASS, HUGE BLIND SPOT FEEL TO TENSE TO TRY TO PARK IT BY BAC
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: THE RPM OF THE CAR JUMPS UPTO 4000 WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SLOW THE CAR ON DOWN HILLS. TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS ARE REFUSING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE ISSUE BUT THERE ARE CASES MANY PEOPLE GOT THEIR CAR FIXED OR EXCHANGED. THIS PROVES THE ISSUE WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL. THE IDEAL INTENT OF USING THE CRUISE CONTROL I
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Toyota dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)