MSRP: $15,350 - $20,050
Invoice: $14,352 - $18,345
MPG: 26 City / 35 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:8.1
Performance:7.7
Exterior:7.1
Interior:7.4
Safety:9.0
Reliability:8.0

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Reliability

The 2009 Toyota Corolla reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS).

Toyota provides a three-year or 36,000 mile basic warranty, and powertrain coverage for the first five years or 60,000 miles. Corrosion protection is also offered for the first five years, regardless of mileage.

Most reviews highlight the Corolla's longstanding reputation for as a durable small car, and the 2007 Corolla received excellent marks for its predicted reliability. According to Consumer Guide, the most commonly reported mechanical issues for previous Corollas range from faulty air/fuel ratio sensors to a tapping noise in the dashboard.

  • "Other than a reputation for reliability that comes with the Toyota label, today's Corolla puts little distance between itself and the equally conservative and very smartly priced Hyundai Elantra." -- Consumer Guide
  • "There's no peer for the Corolla's reputation for quality and durability." -- The Truth About Cars
  • "For generations, it has been the first new car for countless middle-class families and young singles, and the used car of choice for millions of frugal immigrants, working-class Americans and kids headed off to college. The common denominator was the Corolla's durability, reliability and low cost of ownership." -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
  • "The formula that gave it its staying power in the '60s, namely reliability, efficiency, comfort and affordability, is alive and well in the 21st century." -- MSN

J.D. Power Auto Customer Satisfaction J.D.Power Ratings

Initial Quality Ratings

These scores come from consumer ratings of their vehicles after the first few months of ownership.

Feature N/A 2008
Overall Quality - Mechanical
Powertrain Quality - Mechanical
Body & Interior Quality - Mechanical
Features & Accessories Quality - Mechanical
Overall Quality - Design
Powertrain Quality - Design
Body & Interior Quality - Design
Features & Accessories Quality - Design

Dependability Ratings

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

Feature 2005 2004
Overall Dependability
Powertrain Dependability
Feature & Accessory Dependability
Body & Interior Dependability

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Review Last Updated: 2/20/09