Toyota is a brand that has earned a reputation for reliability. Toyota models are generally praised for their reliable, quality body design. Whether you buy a pickup truck, an SUV, or a family sedan, reliability is likely one of the reasons you decided to go with Toyota.
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Additionally, specific Toyota models are expected by car buyers to come out on top in terms of reliability and practicality. The Toyota Corolla is a trusted model made by a trusted brand. Not only do owners write reviews in testament to the Corolla’s reliability, but experts such as J.D. Power and Consumer Reports also trust this compact sedan that also has the hatchback version.
In fact, for over a decade, Toyota Corolla’s reliability was ranked as the best of the best by Consumer Reports. This famous car ranked #1 in its class, according to J.D. Power, for several recent model years, including 2014, 2018, and 2019.
It’s one of those vehicles that isn’t exactly expected to drive like a sports car. But consumers who love the Toyota Corolla love it for being practical. It’s known for exceptional fuel economy and, again, rock-solid reliability.
What Experts Say About the Toyota Corolla
A glance at the Toyota Corolla Consumer Reports overview shows an overwhelming number of 5 out of 5 predicted reliability scores. In fact, if you look all the way back to the 2000 model year, you won’t find any reliability ratings below 3 out of 5. The Corolla is an example of what it means to be reliable in the auto world.
Over the last two decades+, there have only been 5 model years that earned a lower score than 5 out of 5 for predicted reliability. Even the experts believe in Toyota’s reliability. The model years 2001 and 2019 received 3 out of 5 stars. The Corolla’s 2000, 2003, and 2004 model years earned 4 out of 5.
All of the other Toyota Corollas in the last 20 years ranked at the very top of the scale for predicted reliability. Even in the most recently tested model year, this car ranked at the top for 2020 Toyota Corolla reliability.
The 2020 Toyota Corolla’s Reliability Rating
The 2020 Toyota Corolla was the first of the all-new generation of Corollas. It shared the 5 out of 5 for 2020 Toyota Corolla reliability from Consumer Reports, and received a long list of standard safety features––according to Edmunds. Car and Driver also praise the improved 2020 Corolla saying that it’s “finally worthy of its popularity.”
The 2021 Toyota Corolla’s Reliability Rating
The 2021 Toyota Corolla is part of the new 12th generation. It incorporates new start-stop technology, as well as standard Android Auto compatibility (Apple CarPlay was already standard).
One of the most exciting features of the 2021 Toyota Corolla is that, although it won’t get a TRD package like the Toyota Avalon and the Toyota Camry, it will get the Apex Edition. According to Car and Driver, it has 6,000 Apex Edition Toyota Corolla models. This means specialized sport suspension and optional summer tires. 120 of these will have a manual transmission. One thing is sure, it will be expected to remain true to traditional Toyota Corolla reliability.
Conclusion
While the Toyota Corolla has its issues like other vehicles do, it still ranks high on the reliability chart, and the Toyota brand has maintained this reputation for the Corolla over the years, making it one of the most popularly-sold cars in Nigeria and across the globe.
