2021 Toyota Corolla

2021 Toyota Corolla

The 2021 Toyota Corolla is a compact sedan offered with three engine and transmission options:

• 1.8L 4-cylinder engine with a CVT: 139 horsepower and 126 lb-ft of torque.
• 2.0L 4-cylinder engine with a 6-speed manual transmission: 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque.
• 2.0L 4-cylinder engine with a CVT: 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque.

People like the Corolla for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and value. However, some owners have reported issues with the vehicle, including:

Engine

• 1.8L 4-cylinder engine with a CVT:
  • Valve cover gasket leak: Oil leaks from the valve cover gasket, causing a burning oil smell and potentially engine damage.
  • Solution: Replace the valve cover gasket.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: None Found
• 2.0L 4-cylinder engine with a 6-speed manual transmission:
  • No Issues Found
• 2.0L 4-cylinder engine with a CVT:
  • No Issues Found

Transmission

• CVT:
  • Transmission shudder: The transmission shudders or hesitates during acceleration or gear changes.
  • Solution: Update the transmission control module (TCM) software.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
  • Recalls: None Found
• 6-speed manual transmission:
  • No Issues Found

Suspension

• Rear suspension:
  • Noisy rear suspension: The rear suspension makes clunking or rattling noises over bumps.
  • Solution: Replace the rear suspension components, such as the struts, springs, or bushings.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery:
  • Premature battery failure: The battery fails prematurely, causing difficulty starting the vehicle.
  • Solution: Replace the battery.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Electrical system:
  • Electrical shorts: Electrical shorts can cause various issues, such as flickering lights, power window failures, or no-starts.
  • Solution: Diagnose and repair the electrical short.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: Varies depending on the severity of the issue
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Headlights:
  • Condensation inside headlights: Condensation accumulates inside the headlights, causing poor visibility.
  • Solution: Replace the headlights.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Door handles:
  • Loose door handles: The door handles become loose or detached.
  • Solution: Replace the door handles.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Infotainment system:
  • Malfunctioning infotainment system: The infotainment system freezes, crashes, or does not respond to input.
  • Solution: Update the infotainment system software or replace the unit.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Steering wheel controls:
  • Faulty steering wheel controls: The steering wheel controls do not work properly, such as not responding to input or causing unintended actions.
  • Solution: Replace the steering wheel control module.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

Overall, the 2021 Toyota Corolla is a reliable and fuel-efficient vehicle. However, some owners have reported issues with the engine, transmission, suspension, electrical system, headlights, and interior components. The severity and cost of these issues vary, but most can be resolved with routine maintenance and repairs.