Toyota Corolla

"Very nimble car to drive. I use it for my work car."

"An excellent combination of many factors including fuel consumption."

"Best combination of handling and ride of any car I have ever had. Needs more acceleration quickness, especially the first 100 feet from a dead stop."

"Weak acceleration"

"Consistent handling"

"The acceleration begins sluggishly and, as the pedal is pressed further, becomes jumpy sometimes causing tire spin. This makes stop-and-start driving more dangerous than necessary in slippery conditions."

"Drives well. Enjoy long trips in it. Handles and accelerates well."

"At freeway speeds the car seems to wander in the lane. This is due to the electronic steering control. Toyota sent me a notice stating they could reprogram the controller for a different feel but this is personal preference and is not covered by any warranty and would cost $400."

"Adequate for a small car."

"It drives as one would expect for a compact low powered car."

"It accelerates great and it handles very nicely. I enjoy driving my car. The motor is quiet once you start driving it. In the winter months it starts up asap and the motor is quiet once it on for about 5 minutes."

"First automatic transmission, won't buy one again."

"Very good and surprising."

"Although its sits a bits low, our 2009 Toyota Corolla simply seems easier to drive than most other automobiles. At almost 70,000 miles and within months of being 10 years old, the Corolla still drives like a new car."

"It can be somewhat under powered and sluggish when trying to accelerate from 40 or so. Very high rpm for the speed you are going."

"The car continues to provide sufficient acceleration for our driving needs and handles smoothly."

"Acceleration is sluggish"

"Engine and transmission have remained very reliable. Did have to replace alternator after it failed this year."

"The handling is excellent but the acceleration is low enough to be almost dangerous, sometimes. There is almost no acceleration for the first 100 feet of travel and that can be a hazard, especially when entering a busy rotary (which is nearby)."

"My car handles well. I have the larger engine and so have great acceleration. Good turning radius, steering is easy, parking is very easy."

"The Corolla drives very nice. I have a 5 speed manual which I enjoy and use it for slowing down. It is very easy to shift and pass on the highway. I really enjoy driving my Corolla!"

"It has always been reliable"

"The Corolla has a good feel to the steering wheel, brakes well, but is noisy and requires more attention to steering at higher speeds due to vibration."

"Absolutely great handling car acceleration is great just a joy to drive as I am a hard driver have about 3 million km’s of driving! Car can get you out of trouble when need extra power! Don’t always keep it clean but car is a Jewell! Grandson drives it a lot 20 years old learning car responds to his driving ! 2009 car good size new ones not as appealing smaller! Car dealer’s staff known selling well but road handling not as good as mine! New ones are affected by wind harder to control than mine! Mine is so good delaying newer one due to this! 2009 Corolla great size before cut down new ones!"

"This has been a reliable and easily handled vehicle that handles well and is economical to operate."

"Toyata reliability and low cost to own."

"The 2009 Corolla does not have good acceleration when the air conditioning is on."

"Dependability"

"With the age of the vehicle I am wary of jack rabbit starts."

"Acceleration is sluggish."

"In my opinion, the 2009 Toyota Corolla looks better than the new models. My wife is the primary driver and she loves every aspect of the 2009 Toyota Corolla."

"Drives and handles well. Quick on the accelerator when it needs to be"

"Hesitation upon acceleration."

"Ability to accelerate varies with ambient temperature and / or season."

"I've added a TRD rear sway bar, TRD front strut brace and TRD springs which have transformed the car. It was okay in stock form but this improved the handling 100% without hurting the ride. Reports should expand on what a positive change these things make to a car!"

"fuel injection for the S Version"

"fuel economy"

"Steering feels uncertain at higher speeds. Buffeting affect, as with wind, even when not windy. Theoretically this is not 'unsafe' per toyota, but it does not feel safe especially on long drives. There is a TSB on issue"

"very good acceleration"

"Steering is poor, and it can be a rattletrap."

"Great accident avoidance and braking. Able to prevent collisions no less than 3 times to compensate for errors by others."

"Generally boring to drive. Has excellent turning radius. Changing to Pirelli P7 changed the character of the car: less noise, better traction in rain, better ride."

"Acceleration is adequate for a car in this category but the steering and brakes are miserable compared to my other car (which was much more expensive so I give the Corolla a pass on this)."

"My only complaints are the poor visibilty when backing the car and difficulty in seeing the front hood and fenders when driving."

"Turning around and turning corners is more flexible than with previous cars I have owned."

"It is a little boxy and big-feeling. Compensated for somewhat by the roomy interior."

"Relatively weak acceleration and steering is not as precise as I would like, limited road feedback through the steering."

"Not a drivers car. Despite being the XRS model which is supposed to be sporty, the mid range mazda3 we have beats it hands down. The XRS has more power, but doesn't like corners. The Mazda3 loves corners and just feels much more connected. The Corolla is a great car overall, but Toyota needs to learn from Mazda about how to make a driver feel like he's involved with driving the car."

"Seems to sway side to side a little too easily around 70mph"

"Very snappy acceleration. Stopping on most hills, the transmission will hold the car without braking. (no roll back)."

"Haven't owned an automatic in years, can't wait for this car to die so I can buy a standard transmission."

"good overall good power and great mpg"

"even with the great mileage, when i have to get out of danger, the acceleration is great."

"when we first start the car there is a rattle type of sound like something is loose, it only last a few seconds.. The mechanic thought it might be the starter and replaced it, but the sound didn't stop. It doesn't seem to affect the running of the car."

"Comfortable seating up front but a lot of wind noise on the highway"

"Great support and long-ride comfort with good ride and quiet (for an economy car)."

"seats not very comfortable during long drive, noisey, stiff suspension"

"For a small car, it is a very quiet for it's class, and the ride is pleasant for it's class. The seats do not cause any issues on long trips. The rear seat would be more comfortable if the 2009 had more leg room, but it is otherwise a comfortable car for it's class."

"Not comfortable on rides longer than an hour"

"more head room , hard to get into"

"Great for the price."

"Solid car- the comfort of seats, ride, low road noise are all great."

"very quiet. Comfortable ride"

"Good commuter car, no complaints"

"It is noisy and the ride is just fair"

"very uncomfortable seating & no headroom"

"The seats are too low. The car is easy to drive."

"This is a very basic car - manual transmission, crank windows - purchased primarily for short commutes. It is perfect for that purpose. Reasonably comfortable."

"Adjusting the driver's seat esp. the height, we have to adjust everything for my wife (short) and me (tall). The suspension is too stiff, i.e. uncomfortable, and leg room is way too short for me anymore."

"The front seats are more comfortable than other small cars that I've driven making the ride pleasant and the road noise is noticeable but not intrusive."

"The front seats do not have a good lumbar support and are uncomfortable when driving a long distance."

"I wish it was quieter. And I wish it did not automatically lock itself after you click the button to unlock and if you don't move fast enough it locks."

"Noisy ride. Other than that, it's cute, sporty, indestructible, gets good gas mileage and never seems to wear out!"

"Seats are very comfortable and provide back support which is important my back problems. Some road noise with the car. The ride is comfortable."

"There is no lumbar support."

"The noise level is high as it relates to the outside noise. The ride is smooth and the seats are comfortable"

"It is a little difficult to get the driver seat adjusted just right. I am 6' 1". The noise level is a little loud."

"cabin road noise was loud when driving at highway speeds"

"The car is a bit loud, especially at highway speed. The front seats need better lumbar support. I have after market additions."

"It has a very smooth ride, almost as comfortable as a Cadillac."

"Seats beginning to feel less comfortable for longer trips than newer cars. Miss the lumbar adjustment available in newer/other vehicles. Suspension is aging also."

"Rode not as comfortable as previous Camry"

"Noisy when driving at highway speeds. Air / roaring noise. Replaced tires, noise lowered a little. Still noisy. Not a quiet ride. Disappointing."

"Seats provide good support and are height adjustable. Ride is quiet which is important to me. Handling is so-so but on the highway, which is most of my driving, it is perfect."

"Very comfortable for the size of car."

"Seats are comfortable and adjustments are quite good. Noise when riding above 30 mph is too loud for me. I find that hearing others in the car very difficult. Ride is fair. I look forward to having a quieter and smoother riding car."

"The seats are ok for local driving but for extended travel they are not comfortable. too hard"

"seats could have better position controls for adjustments of position and riding comfort"

"Road noise is greater than I would like. At times, I have to turn audio (radio etc) up nearly to max to overcome the road noise. The driver's seat doesn't fit me. Need better control over seat pan depth and tilting! And the headrest doesn't work well for short people."

"The car is noisy at highway speeds and the seats are uncomfortable on longer rides."

"One of the most comfortable sets of seats I've ever had in a vehicle. Most are harsh and need additives to make them tolerable. With the Corolla, no numbness even on very long trips."

"Seats and space is a bit cramped"

"At over 100 kph you will have wind noise."

"Separation between steering wheel and drivers seat makes it very difficult getting in and out. Seats are low which also make it harder to get in and out."

"I have taken long trips on several occasions and the comfort, ride, and noise are so good that I never got tired in making them. Coupling that lack of fatigue with the great gas milage (38 mpg for trip) means this is an excellent trip car."

"For a short driver (4'10") the seat adjustment is barely adequate and it is not possible to see the end of the hood. Also, the driver's side mirror's large size interferes with visibility, as does the post between front and rear driver's side windows."

"I find the seats to be uncomfortable and outside noise is very noticible. I would probably need to buy another make of car or just move up to Camry if I stick with Toyota. I drove Nissans from 1975 until I bought my 2009 Corolla in 2008. This is the first car I've not traded in at 5 years."

"I do not know for sure if the wind noise is from the car design or due to a wreck that I had."

"All round excellent vehicle. Outstanding heat/ac. Doesn't take long to adjust to either. Good ride. Some road noise but nothing bad. Does have a problem while driving with the rear windows down. The wind reverberates, almost like a pulse. The sound you hear when a helicopter flies overhead"

"Driver's seat refuses to maintain its height setting. I have to reset it, every two or three days. The display window on the AM/FM radio ( factory supplied and installed ) frequently misbehaves. The window goes blank, or comes up with little square boxes, where numerals should be. Also, sometimes I completely lose control over the volume setting; the setting refuses to change. The dealer replaced the unit, while under warranty, but the problem persists. Also, the damper which gently lowers the"

"well on long trips the seats are not as comfort as they should be"

"The climate control heats up or cools off quickly. The seats are comfortable also. I find the ride now that my vehicle is almost 8 years old, could be better but may need new shocks, as they are the original to the car."

"The seats are terribly uncomfortable after only about 30 minutes of driving. They are hard and don't provide the right kind of lumbar support for my back."

"I've taken a lot of long road trips in my Corolla of more than 5k miles. The seats are very comfortable in my Corolla S."

"there's a lot of road noise."

"AC is marginal for 95 plus degrees outside"

"Seat comfort, ride, and noise are less than optimum, however the car is a base level compact car."

"Very noise ride"

"Way too much road noise."

"seats need to go farther back"

"I find that I have to "pump up" the seat about once a month to keep it from getting to low and squishy."

"I'm 6'1". Getting in and out is an effort."

"Efficient and comfortable"

"Quite comfortable ride except for the road noise. Sometimes it is hard to hear audio-books driving down the highway, even though the volume is turned up to the max."

"Air conditioner is a little under powered. It takes longer than I would like to cool down the cabin after the car has been parked in the sun."

"Our 2008 Toyota Corolla seems a bit too small for my someone getting in and out of the front passenger seat while accommodating two pre-school grandsons riding in the back seats.."

"Very reliable vehicle with good milage"

"Got it for a good price and it holds its value"

"I have spent very little on maintenance. The car still looks new, is a very comfortable ride, and very good milage. My only complaint is slow acceleration due to the engine size. ."

"Smooth, sporty ride with good accelerations & good gas mileage."

"Outstanding value! Oil changes and tires are the only maintenance we have done on this car."

"For the money, it is a great value, reliable and safe."

"good value"

"Reliability, agility"

"We got extra trimmings for basic price"

"reliable"

"good value for a car with low maintenance and great gas mileage"

"Great buy for the price and a solid auto especially for local driving"

"It is a good value car. No frills but reliable."

"Because it was a loss leader with manual transmission and crank windows we got it for a very good price. Very reliable, no real maintenance issues. We plan to drive it for many more years until it dies."

"Solid car for the money but cheap interior. Too much hard plastic."

"Never have had any mechanical problems since new. We have always have regular oil changes."

"Paid 18k and it has been a great car. Bout it because it was inexpensive and economical, and I have not been disappointed."

"great gas milelage"

"The Corolla is a “basic transportation‿ car that gets the job done. No frills, no excitement but gets you where you want to go reliably."

"Good, basic car (LE) for the price."

"price was great - on the lower end of new car purchase prices."

"It was very reasonably priced, it gets decent gas mileage, and it has been very reliable."

"At about 140000 miles this car started needing multiple repairs. Over the next 2 1/2 years I spent over $6000 on repairs. Mostly on suspension and steering but also on other things like an alternator. Toyota parts and service are way too expensive!"

"I paid $16000 for a new Corolla at the end of 2008. I have had only expected repairs, it gets good gas mileage, has been a very reliable car"

"It,s a great car"

"This car has been a great value for the money. I I get another car this size again I would buy a corolla."

"You get what you paid for."

"It is reliable, one issue in 10 years-pulley on alternator. Battery lasted 10 years."

"Reliable. No major mechanical work done."

"Good value. Reasonable price. The car is dependable and economical to run."

"Economical to run."

"i feel that i got the perfect car fo me,..This car only requires routine maintenance .. it always runs perfectly. i am an 83 year old female and I am never concerned that this car will not perform as it should,,"

"It just runs. No serious problems. Good gas millage."

"My Corolla has 156,000 miles and I have had to do very little maintenance - replacing brakes, water pump and tires is about all. It is the most trouble-free car I have ever owned."

"excellent sound system with great style and look including the spoiler and wheels"

"Outstanding value... The best car money can buy"

"This car is what I wanted. I researched it and have a larger engine. I have not had any major problems, just the usual, oil changes, tires etc. It is comfortable to drive and handles well. I love this car!"

"A VEHICLE THAT GETS GREAT GAS MILEAGE LOW UPKEEP, RELIABLE, IN GENERAL A GREAT VEHICLE"

"This is a base model that I paid 16K for in March 2008. It is a 2009 model. Roll down windows, manual transmission, no options. Gets great gas mileage, nice comfortable ride and nothing breaks. Perfect!"

"Good milage and very little maintenance required other than normal oil changes and filters."

"easy to park, good fuel economy"

"The 2009 Corolla has proved to be our most reliable, most inexpensive to maintain car. Good gas mileage. Tire are inexpensive and long-lasting. Extremely reliable. Only disadvantage: a noisy ride."

"I purchase the 2009 Toyota Corolla for my personal enjoyment. However, my wife fell in love with the Corolla and made to drive the Sienna instead. In other words, my wife loves the 2009 Toyota."

"This has been by far the least expensive vehicle (cost of ownership) I've owned in 40 years. I drove it off the lot nearly 9 years ago and 152k later, I've had no costs other than fuel & typical maintenance."

"Since I've had the car since Dec. 2009, and have had little trouble with it I have to say it's been a very good experience for the money I paid"

"Great mileage for run around vehicle-seats are uncomfortable-love style of this model/year"

"I drive my cars until they don’t drive anymore. That’s why I buy Toyota Corollas. It is a reliable car. It’s not fancy or flashy but it looks good, gets me where I want to go, and is easy to maintain. It’s a great value."

"This car keeps going with no repairs expect normal things!"

"As the original owners, the car has consistently performed well with minimal problems."

"Reliability. good acceleration."

"it is reliable. owner is told by car of any service needs. in my 8 years, only regular service has been required."

"This has been a fantastic, reliable car for the money. It is a very low maintenance vehicle. My average MPG is higher than the estimated hi-way MPG>."

"Car has satisfactory acceleration, mpg good, very reliable car. Original brake pads & rotors were of poor quality. The A/C requires a few miles of travel to cool interior on hot days. Road noise level is high."

"excellent gas mileage especially in town, easy to park and cost per mile is great."

"Hesitation upon acceleration after main computer was re-programmed by dealer for recall."

"very high reliability. $12,000. Manual windows."

"Good reliable transportation for the money. Comfortable too."

"A very solid and reliable car."

"Reliability"

"Price was so reasonable for a completely reliable car. I've only had to have tires & the battery replaced & of course wind shield wipers. Handles well in snow here in PA. I get it regularly maintained at my local reliable garage. I love this car and hope to drive it a lot longer!"

"Reliability has been excellent, only routine maintenance has been performed outside of factory recalls that don't affect performance or reliability"

"TOYOTA IS A WONDERFUL CAR. MY COROLLA IS A 2009 AND RUNS BEAUTIFULLY. IT LOOKS LIKE NEW. IT IS HAS BEEN IN MY GARAGE SO IT LOOKS LIKE NEW BECAUSE IT IS STILL SHINY."

"Toyota gives the consumer excellent quality at an affordable price."

"It is so economical to run. Great car to drive long distance for work."

"Bought private from a friend; excellent value for the brand and low mileage."

"Needed a couple repairs before 100K miles. Cost was relatively good to repairs so far. Was lied to and over charged for one repair by dealership."

"Good milage, problem free!"

"Basic car with minimal features. Good car, well built, wth good economy"

"Runs forever great on gas."

"Dependable, low cost, good mileage"

"It only had 7000 on it when I got it and still has very low mileage for a 2009. I have had very little trouble with it"

"Bought this car during the first winter of the recession and got a good deal. I do not like the vague handling it has, where the car seems to wander a bit on the road."

"Cheap to maintain. Cost of ownership is very low and the car never breaks. 130,000 and I've changed tires and an alternator. Everything else is normal maintenance. Great car!"

"Excellent gas mileage and regular gas."

"Good - cheap price, very reliable, always starts first time down to -27C, good gas mileage Bad - nothing"

"Toyota has a KNOWN problem wherein at around 60000 miles cars that use this engine will experience a brief rattle for a second at startup. $1600 to repair. wait too long and you'll do more damage. Air conditioning does not keep up!"

"This vehicle has had no breakdowns and only regular maintenance. The purchase price and mileage it gets are a great value without sacrificing comfort. I like the design of this car."

"The car is extremely reliable and inexpensive to maintain."

"Great value for the price"