Most common 2000 Toyota Corolla problems
Share of the 145 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Corolla complaints by model year
Best Corolla years: 2018, 2025, 2023. Years to avoid: 2011, 2012, 2020, 2009, 2010. Compare all years →
What 2000 Toyota Corolla owners say
Engine & cooling all 50 →
My car used excessive oil, and the check engine light was on after a while that I bought it, and on Friday, March 12, 2010, I parked my car at 4:00 pm and did not use it anymore and then on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 5:00 am the engine caught on fire by itself, the fire department came and put out the fire and they said that probably the fire started on the fuse system on the drivers side maybe because of a relay that May have had a short circuit.
2000 Toyota Corolla burning excessive amounts of oil. I'm having to add a quart everytime I put gas in. I drive from destination to destination for work and having to oil is a safety concern as the light does not come on until it is empty.
Air bags
Traveling on a local hwy and a vehicle, two cars in front, made a sudden left turn causing the vehicle in front of me to lock down their brakes thus causing me to stop abruptly. My braking system locked my wheels down causing me to slide into the car in front of me at 35 MPH. Upon impact, my airbags did not deploy and my seatbelt did not keep me from hitting the windshield causing injuries to my head, neck and body injuries from hitting the steering wheel. I am also pregnant. Wellness followups are being conducted. I ma taking the vehicle to the local Toyota dealership to access damages and find out why the seatbelt and airbag failed to operate properly. The passengers of the vehicle in front of me also sustained injuries.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Toyota Corolla. During a crash at 15 MPH, the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts malfunctioned. A police report was filed. Due to the lack of restraint by the seat belt, the contact severely injured her ribs and had to be hospitalized for two days. The contact called the sales dealer and they were not cooperative. The current and failure mileages were 70,000. Updated 04/28/08.
Steering
Vehicle was purchased on 7/1/05 and since then has been in the shop to be fixed 4 different times and due to go back in again on 9/20/05 for the same problems...I took the car in on 28 July 05 and told service dept that I thought it was the rack and pinion steering and the checked it said it was the sway bar links and would order.....went back in on the 8 aug 05 and sway bar links put in and service dept said there was still a noise and needed it back when they had more time with it so it was taken back on 16 aug 05 and at that time check engine light was on also so they supposedly replaced plugs as they said it was misfiring and they checked rack and pinion and said they found that it needed it needed steering rack so it was ordered and went back in on 24 aug and check engine light was on again also and they said it was misfiring again....replaced plugs once more and supposedly …
Single vehicle collision involving year 2000 Toyota Corolla. Occupant in vehicle indicates decedent driver made statement that he was unable to turn steering wheel thus causing collision. Independent witness following behind the vehicle indicates that vehicle drifted to the side of the road for long period of time immediately prior to collision consistent with a movement which would be caused by a locking and non-functioning steering wheel. We understand other year 2000 Toyota vehicles are being recalled with a defect involving a locking of the steering wheel. Collision caused one death (driver), two children were sent to the trauma center at uc davis hospital in sacramento california, one adult front passenger remains at uc davis hospital in sacramento california in serious condition. …
2000 Toyota Corolla engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 27 / 34 / 30 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 25 / 34 / 28 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 24 / 29 / 26 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Toyota Corolla a good car?
Based on 145 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Corolla rates better than average: 50% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Corolla at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Toyota Corolla?
The engine & cooling — 50 complaints, 34% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the air bags (17) and steering (11).
How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota Corolla have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Toyota Corolla. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Corolla?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018, 2025 and 2023. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2011, 2012, 2020, 2009 and 2010. See the full Toyota Corolla years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Toyota Corolla problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 70,000 miles; 20% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.