Toyota Corolla Body & structure problems
67 of the 1,128 complaints about the Toyota Corolla (5.9%) concern Body & structure, making it the model's #8 problem area. That share is 0.7× the Body & structure share across all tracked vehicles.
Analysis
By model year, Body & structure complaints peak with the 2020 model (22, 7% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (2). 11 Body & structure complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 14 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “wipers”, “windshield”, “rain”, “sloshing” and “glare”. 2 of these reports (3.0%) describe a crash or fire, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Body & structure for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 11 · Previous 12 months: 14
Common terms in reports
- wipers21
- windshield27
- rain10
- sloshing4
- glare5
- intermittent setting3
What owners report
The car accelerated on its own when I was attempting to park it. I had no control over the car and it ended up crashing into multiple vehicles.
12/12/21 I suffered a mulitple deer strike imploding the windshield and collapsing the roof. Two months later my restored car was returned to me on 2/4/22.
During the lower interval settings, wipers will not work in proper order. Sometimes you may get three quick wipes and them the wipers will stop in middle of windshield for about 5-8 seconds.
Right plastic bumper cover came with no clips or a wheel well, leaving debris hitting electrical components in my vehicle no damage was done luckily I caught it in time
Windshield Wiper Intermittent setting stopped working, and wipers no long return to their home position. This appears to be a common issue with Toyota.
When attempting to replace the rear glass at Safelite on 4/29/2026, the worker noticed rust on the headliner. Now the rear glass can't be replaced until a body shop replaces the rusted headliner. I began leasing this car in December 2020, and now I own it.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Body & structure for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Toyota Corolla
- Engine243
- Transmission / powertrain150
- Airbags & seat belts141
- Interior & equipment120
- Electrical100
- Fuel system75
- Brakes74
- Body & structure67
- Steering42
Toyota Corolla problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
Frequently asked questions
How common are Body & structure problems on the Toyota Corolla?
67 of the 1,128 complaints about the Toyota Corolla (5.9%) concern Body & structure, making it the model's #8 problem area. That share is 0.7× the Body & structure share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Toyota Corolla model years have the most Body & structure complaints?
By model year, Body & structure complaints peak with the 2020 model (22, 7% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (2).
Is there a recall for Toyota Corolla Body & structure problems?
No recall campaign addresses Body & structure for the tracked model years.