general problems of the 2017 Toyota Corolla

17 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2017 Toyota Corolla. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Toyota Corolla based on all problems reported for the 2017 Corolla.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2025

While turning left out of a drive through my the steering locked up and shot to the left causing a run up on the curb. However after a second or two it cleared. Upon shutting the car off and restarting driving in a parking lot same problem occured steering wheel shot to left causing me to almost loose control then all electrical power was lost in the vehicle. The steering wheel fault came up on the dash and would not let me control the wheel.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2023

On the morning of July 21st the vehicle was parked in the garage the night before when all of the sudden our neighbors were yelling at my wife and I to exit the house because they saw fire flames and black smoke coming out of the garage. Everything in that garage and part of the house was destroyed. After it was safe to enter the house we noticed the damage was concentrated where the Toyota was parked, the explosion from the engine caused the hood to almost touch the windshield. Half the engine was gone.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2022

The car was in a traffic jam, when the car automatically turned off and the control panel started to display the battery signal. This event occurred when the car was in the middle of a road. The car was pushed by other person to a safety area and then it was turned on. This situation never happened before. The vehicle battery is practically new and after the incident, the battery signal (lamp) has not been activated. The vehicle was evaluated by a Toyota authorized dealer, cleaning the combustion system, but there is uncertainty that this situation can occur again. A car that automatically turned off in the middle of the road is a safety issue for the driver and passengers, and also for other drivers.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2022

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bags and seat belt warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bags and the passenger's side seat belt warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat was not occupied. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the contact declined to pay a diagnostic fee because the failure was a safety issue. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag and the dashboard were replaced in 2022, and the front driver's side seat belt was replaced in 2023. In addition, the wiring harness was replaced due to water intrusion in March 2022. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty, and the 12 months warranty had expired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,369.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/21/2022

All windows and all door locks stopped working by switches.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2021

I reached out to the manufacturer several months ago about the recall and was told to wait for them to order the parts to fix it. I waited and reached out again and nothing has changed. I am not sure how to get to this recall fixed without the cooperation of the manufacturer.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/06/2020

My vehicle makes strange noise and dash flashes with car showed making slight right turn. The dash displaying coffee cup while driving on highway recall for airbag and seat belts remedy not yet available. Car may be danger to saftey.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2020

This recall must be fixed on my Toyota Corolla le as soon as possible because it is a series safety issue to the consumer. Mr. Cutler received a notice from Toyota motor sales on 3/14/2020 and the letter stated that a repair to the vehicle will not be available for more than two months and this is unacceptable to me. Please let me know by e-mail who to contact because this vehicle is not safe to drive and I would be held responsible for any accident and/or injury to my family or any passengers that would occupy the 2017 Toyota Corolla during the next 90 days while waiting for the company to schedule an appointment at the spartanburg, SC dealership. Thank you for your assistance on this matter.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2020

Cannot renew vehicle registration due to the recall. Recall cannot be performed since manufacturer does not have a remedy. I'm now placed in a position wherein I might have to pay fines and other fees and not have a valid registered vehicle to use to get to and from work.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2020

Help.

11 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2018

Speedometer and odometer stopped working at random. Dtc's p0500 and b2283.

12 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2017

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while the cruise control was activated at 65 mph, the dynamic radar feature activated violently. There was no vehicle in front of the contacts vehicle at that time that should have activated the dynamic radar. The dealer (Toyota of easley, 5643 calhoun memorial hwy, easley, SC 29640, (864) 855-2233) was notified. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 700.

13 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2017

Was driving my car home from work and about 5 minutes after I started it and began to drive, I went over a speed bump going 5mph and suddenly my theft alarm system starts going off and incessantly honking. My hazard lights also began to blink and my high beams turned on. I pulled over and pressed my Smart key alarm multiple times until the alarm stopped. Every time I would hit any sort of bump or use my turn signal switch, the alarm and headlights lights would start going off. I took it to Toyota and they can't figure out what's wrong. They said it is an electrical issue, but not a Toyota one. That doesn't make sense since Toyota engineers the electric components.

14 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2017

Tl-the contact owns a 2017 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while stationary and driving various speeds, the driver's side rear seat would not latch to the floorboard and became loose. In addition, the passenger's side rear seat adjustment latch fractured. Hendrick Toyota of wilmington, north carolina was made aware of the failures but could not duplicate them. Furthermore, the contact replaced the battery on the vehicle shortly after purchasing it. Kendall Toyota of miami, florida was made aware of the series of failures as well. The vehicle was not repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

15 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2017

While coming to a stop at a stoplight, a car come out if no where. I tried to slam on the brake to come to a stop faster but the breaking system did not react to the pedal being pressed down. I was met with a stiff pedal and I could feel the brakes pushing back which caused me to hit another car that had already entered into an intersection.

16 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2016

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Corolla. While the vehicle was stopped, the instrument panel illuminated and the power seized. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 841. The VIN was not available.

17 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/31/1969

While reversing out of a parking spot, I noticed my break and steering wheel felt extremely stiff. I lost control of the vehicle for a second until I instinctively pushed hard on the break. I realized it was unsafe to continue reversing, so I switched from r (reverse) to d (drive), I let go of the break pedal slowly, but the car continued to reverse. I pushed hard on the stiff break again, and switched from d (drive), to p (park), I let go of the break pedal again, and the car continued to roll back in reverse still. I realized my cars breaks, steering wheel, and gears were being unresponsive. I kept my foot on the break pedal, used the parking stick and set the car into p (parking) again, and turned it off. The car did not roll back as before, and was completely off. I turned the car back on again, and it went back to normal. The steering wheel and break pedal were not stiff, and the gears were all working and being responsive. I searched up the problem, and from what I have read, it is currently unsafe to drive my vehicle. I have kept up with proper and regular maintenance on my vehicle. But from what I have researched, the Corolla has had a massive recall on this exact problem. However, my VIN number indicates my vehicle is not eligible for a recall. I would like to receive proper help for this problem, as it is a dangerous and widely known problem with the 2013-2019 Corollas.


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