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Toyota Corolla problems: all generations

We have documented 5 generations of the Toyota Corolla: Corolla VIII (1997–2002), Corolla IX (2002–2007), Corolla X (2007–2013), Corolla XI (2013–2019) and Corolla XII (2019–today). The one with the best score is the Toyota Corolla XI (7.3/10). Choose the generation or the year to see its faults, the engines best avoided and what to check before buying.

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  1. Toyota Corolla VIII

    1997–2002 · code E110

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 VVT-i, 1.9 D (XUD and DW8)

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    6.4 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  2. Toyota Corolla IX

    2002–2007 · code E120

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.4 D-4D, 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 VVT-i

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    6.8 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  3. Toyota Corolla X

    2007–2013 · code E150

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.33 Dual VVT-i, 1.6 Dual VVT-i

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    6.2 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  4. Toyota Corolla XI

    2013–2019 · code E180

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.6 Dual VVT-i

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    7.3 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  5. Toyota Corolla XII

    2019–today · code E210

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.8 Hybrid, 1.2 Turbo, 2.0 and 2.5 Hybrid

    Most serious fault: High severity

    6.9 out of 10MotorFiable Score

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