2010 Toyota Corolla MPG
25–30 mpg combined across 4 EPA-rated versions. Best: Corolla (FWD, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 26 city / 35 hwy / 30 combined; lowest: Corolla (2.4L 4-cyl, M5) at 25.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla | 1.8L 4-cyl | M5 | FWD | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Corolla | 1.8L 4-cyl | A4 | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Corolla | 2.4L 4-cyl | M5 | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Corolla | 2.4L 4-cyl | A5 | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
How it compares
- 2010 Compact Cars: class average 23.6 mpg over 145 versions; best Corolla +6.4 (#11).
- 2009: 30 mpg best (no change).
- 2011: 30 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $2,250–$2,700 a year ($450 difference).
- 2027 model: 50 mpg best (+20).
Safety
1,264 owner complaints: Air Bags 434, Steering 373, Vehicle Speed Control 200, Service Brakes 171. Crashes 146, fires 10, injuries 105.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 434 | 34% |
| Steering | 373 | 30% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 200 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 171 | 14% |
| Hydraulic | 104 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 75 | 6% |
| Power Train | 50 | 4% |
| Unknown Or Other | 39 | 3% |
Recent owner reports: Air Bags
“While driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suffered a sudden, simultaneous failure of multiple electrical and safety systems. Without warning, the Check Engine light, VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) light, Traction Control light, and SRS Airbag light all illuminated simultaneously on the dashboard.”
“On XXX we have went to we buy any car.com in the car was inspected as a structural damage and it was found that there was no airbags at all so five years ago we have bought the car from John’s. great cars we didn’t know about this. They didn’t tell us that there was no bags.”
“The car that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replace Ac don’t blow any cool air To be driving with a minor child it put he’s health in a bad risky situation”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
17 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 19V741000 |
| Jan 9, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 19V005000 |
| Jan 9, 2018 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 18V024000 |
| Jun 2, 2016 | Seats › front Assembly › seat Heater/Cooler | 16V396000 |
| May 23, 2016 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 16V340000 |
| Oct 22, 2015 | Visibility › power Window Devices And Controls | 15V689000 |
| Nov 19, 2014 | Seats › front Assembly › seat Heater/Cooler | 14V743000 |
| Apr 9, 2014 | Air Bags › frontal › driver Side › inflator Module | 14V168000 |
| Apr 9, 2013 | Equipment › other › labels | 13V123000 |
| Jan 16, 2013 | Air Bags › frontal › sensor/Control Module-inactive | 13V014000 |
| Nov 22, 2011 | Structure › body › roof And Pillars | 11V566000 |
| Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment › other › labels | 10V035000 |
| Feb 3, 2010 | Equipment › other › labels | 10V036000 |
| Jan 27, 2010 | Vehicle Speed Control › accelerator Pedal | 10V023000 |
| Jan 21, 2010 | Vehicle Speed Control › accelerator Pedal | 10V017000 |
| Aug 27, 2009 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › power Assist › vacuum | 09V338000 |
| Aug 19, 2009 | Equipment › other › labels | 09V332000 |