2005 Toyota Corolla MPG
25–31 mpg combined across 3 EPA-rated versions. Best: Corolla (FWD, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 28 city / 37 hwy / 31 combined; lowest: Corolla (1.8L 4-cyl, M6) at 25.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla | 1.8L 4-cyl | M5 | FWD | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Corolla | 1.8L 4-cyl | A4 | FWD | 26 | 35 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Corolla | 1.8L 4-cyl | M6 | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
How it compares
- 2005 Compact Cars: class average 23.3 mpg over 192 versions; best Corolla +7.7 (#14).
- 2004: 31 mpg best (no change).
- 2006: 31 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $2,150–$3,300 a year ($1,150 difference).
- 2027 model: 50 mpg best (+19).
Safety
943 owner complaints: Air Bags 529, Engine And Engine Cooling 94, Electrical System 69, Vehicle Speed Control 67. Crashes 118, fires 6, injuries 93, deaths 1.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 529 | 56% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 94 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 69 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 67 | 7% |
| Power Train | 40 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 40 | 4% |
| Engine | 35 | 4% |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 | 3% |
Recent owner reports: Air Bags
“II own a 2005 Toyota Corolla. Since XXX, I have repeatedly asked Keating Toyota in [XXX], to complete the airbag and engine control module (ECM) recall repairs. As of XXX, the repairs remain incomplete. The dealership has either not obtained the needed parts or had parts available without calling me to schedule the repair. Despite my repeated requests, these issues remain unresolved after approximately nine months.”
“The air bag warning light is sometimes on, sometimes off, when driving the car. This started several years ago, soon after the last recall was "fixed".”
“Was in a wreck where I ended up rear ending a truck. I dont know how fast I was at after putting on the brakes. But originally it was 60 mph speed limit. The air bags did not deploy at all”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
10 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 19V741000 |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 19V627000 |
| Dec 12, 2018 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 18V883000 |
| May 13, 2015 | Air Bags | 15V285000 |
| May 13, 2015 | Air Bags | 15V286000 |
| Aug 26, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 10V384000 |
| May 11, 2009 | Exterior Lighting › headlights | 09E025000 |
| Apr 7, 2009 | Exterior Lighting | 09E012000 |
| Jul 17, 2006 | Exterior Lighting | 06E064000 |
| Mar 13, 2006 | Exterior Lighting › headlights | 06E023000 |