Avg. Price Paid:$7,897 - $9,216
Original MSRP: $14,305 - $16,315
MPG: 32 City / 41 Hwy
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Toyota Corolla Recalls & Reliability

These scores and this review are from when the car was new.

Scorecard

Overall: 2007 Toyota Corolla U.S. News Best Cars 7.9
Critics' Rating: 7.9
Performance: 6.8
Interior: 7.3
Safety: 7.4
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Pros & Cons

  • Stellar reliability may be the Corolla's strongest selling point
  • Generous passenger space
  • Excellent fuel economy and overall value
  • Economical base price within its class
  • Bland exterior styling
  • Front-seat side and side-curtain air bags are only available as options
  • Lacking in power for performance lovers

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Review Last Updated: 5/2/08

Recalls

There have been no safety recalls issued from NHTSA.

Reliability

Our reliability score is based on the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) rating or, if unavailable, the J.D. Power Predicted Reliability rating.

Dependability Ratings1 2007
Overall Dependability
Powertrain Dependability
Feature & Accessory Dependability
Body & Interior Dependability

1These scores come from consumer ratings of their vehicles after three years of ownership.

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Warranty

Toyota supports the Corolla with a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty, as well as a five-year/60,000-mile drivetrain warranty.

Despite previous problems, Road and Track sums up the majority view that the Corolla "is a remarkably reliable and thrifty little mode of transport." Edmunds further emphasizes that "no manufacturer is better known for building stalwart, reliable cars than Toyota." Similarly, U.S. News reviewer Rick Newman says, "If there were such a category, the Corolla would probably dominate the awards for 'the car you'd most like to send your daughter to college with,'" but later concedes, "If my daughter were ready to head off to college, well, I might end up keeping this car for myself."

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