Water pump leak
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant weep, pink crust
Fix: Replace pump
€250–450
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Toyota Corolla (E170)
2013–2019
3
engines covered
9
known faults
16,486
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
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The Toyota Corolla (E170) was built from 2013 to 2019.
For this generation we cover 3 engines and 9 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is CVT judder / belt noise: it usually appears at 100,000–180,000 km and costs €300–3,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (6.4 %), tyres and wheels (5.3 %), brakes (1.0 %). It fails less often than average on: brakes.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · API SN / ILSAC · ~4.2 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.4 D-4D (Toyota 1ND-TV) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C2 · ~3.9 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 / 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT (Toyota 1AD / 2AD) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C2 · ~5.9 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR)
Valvematic motor (FAE engines)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Wear part
engine codes: 1ZR-FAE, 2ZR-FAE, 3ZR-FAE
Signs: Engine light, rough idle
Fix: Replace Valvematic actuator
€400–900
1.4 D-4D (Toyota 1ND-TV)
Oil consumption (piston rings)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · High risk
model years 2008–2014 only
Signs: Topping up often, blue smoke
Fix: Monitor; engine repair
€800–3,000
Injectors / seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Knocking, smoke
Fix: Replace seals / injectors
€300–1,200
DPF / EGR
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2008–2018 only
Signs: DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
2.0 / 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT (Toyota 1AD / 2AD)
EGR valve / intake carbon
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Power loss, rough running
Fix: Clean EGR and intake
€300–900
DPF / fifth injector (D-CAT)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
engine codes: 2AD-FHV
Signs: DPF light, failed regeneration
Fix: Replace injector, clean DPF
€300–1,500
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Multidrive S (CVT)
CVT judder / belt noise
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Whine, judder under load
Fix: Fluid change or rebuild
€300–3,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 16,486 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.2 % | 1.0 % | 1.2 % | 1.4 % | 2.2 % | 1.8 % |
| Suspension | 0.2 % | 0.4 % | 0.8 % | 0.8 % | 1.3 % | 2.6 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.0 % | 0.2 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.6 % | 5.3 % | 4.9 % | 5.8 % | 5.5 % | 5.0 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 5.7 % | 6.4 % | 6.3 % | 7.6 % | 7.9 % | 7.4 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | 0.2 % | 0.4 % | 0.1 % | 0.6 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.5 % |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 958 complaints.
Common questions
Does the Toyota Corolla (E170) have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR): chain; 1.4 D-4D (Toyota 1ND-TV): chain; 2.0 / 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT (Toyota 1AD / 2AD): chain.
What are the known problems with the Toyota Corolla (E170)?
The faults with the highest risk: oil consumption (piston rings) (100,000–200,000 km, €800–3,000); CVT judder / belt noise (100,000–180,000 km, €300–3,500); DPF / EGR (120,000–200,000 km, €300–1,500); DPF / fifth injector (D-CAT) (120,000–220,000 km, €300–1,500). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Toyota Corolla (E170) most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (6.4 %), tyres and wheels (5.3 %), brakes (1.0 %). It fails less often than average on: brakes.
What should you check when buying a used Toyota Corolla (E170)?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. On the test drive, watch for these signs: topping up often, blue smoke; whine, judder under load. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Toyota Corolla (E120) 2001–2007Toyota Corolla (E150) 2006–2013Toyota Corolla (E210) 2019–Toyota Corolla (E10 / E11) 1991–2001
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Toyota Yaris III 2011–2020Toyota Avensis (T27) 2009–2018Toyota Auris II 2012–2018Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2012–2018Toyota Verso 2009–2018Lexus IS (XE20) 2005–2013
Other Toyota models
Toyota Aygo II 2014–2022Toyota Hilux (2015+) 2015–Toyota Prius IV 2015–2022Toyota C-HR 2016–Toyota Proace II 2016–Toyota Prius III 2009–2015Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2018–Toyota Aygo I 2005–2014Toyota Hilux (2005–2015) 2005–2015
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026