Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Toyota Corolla owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
We believe something punctured the front left wheel of the car when driven down a street and the emergency brake when released did not stop the car. The car skid into parked cars and air bag was not deflated even though it was serviced under the airbag recall. Passenger sideview mirror, right body of car is damaged, side and portion of front and back bumpers became damaged. No out of pocket expenses made. The damaged car sits in our driveway soon to be towed and sold for parts.
There was a sudden acceleration in my Toyota Corolla 2010 and hit a tree,I was driving 15 miles per hour at that time. When complained to Toyota they investigated about 15 days ago but no conclusion was provided from Toyota. I was injured but recovered already. Please ask them why they are not providing any conclusion to me. .
I was driving my car yesterday and as I went to accelerate the car didn't move so I pushed the gas pedal again and it went real slow. Then the car jerked and began to smoke really bad so I pulled over and open the hood and flames began to shoot out.
1. Weather stripping will not stay on driver door 2. Cd player of radio system was throwing out the 6 cd's as driving- replaced stereo. 3. Under 70,000 miles- cv joint went out - replaced. Prior to replacement loud clunking sounds and steering difficult- other owners same issues I am reading. Needs recalled 4. Appx 77.000 miles no warning alternator went out and was extremely hot and smelly-replaced. 5. Appx 78,000 miles between 25-35 MPH transmission keeps slipping. I was driving down a street and once on interstate it hit the other gear hard/clunked- Toyota dealer called Toyota and they said replace transmission. Currently in the shop. Called Toyota and filed a case- they respectively understand my concern, however, they did not seem concerned of the safety hazard of this issue and probability of this issue causing a death. …
Entered head in parking spot in enclosed public garage, car was positioned crooked within lines, backed up minimal feet to correct to a parallel position, put in drive (foot on brake) car lurched forward violently perhaps 5 to 6 feet into a braided restraining cable at the front of the space. Front end damage to body, headlight, jammed passenger door, front of hood, possible radiator and/or A/C condenser. Repairs are beginning at Toyota collision center, [phone], 15001 s.caton ave. Halethorpe (baltimore) maryland . Estimate is $3500 - my share $1000 deductible with liberty mutual. Floor mat recall has been done and fix was completed, have not been notified yet re steering column cable repair. A check on the NHTSA website of my serial number does not include this car in the acceleration issue. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the front driver side door master power switch was loosened. The vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 15V689000 (visibility); however, the dealer applied a lubricant which failed to correct the failure. In addition to the recall remedy, the master power window switch assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact's left arm became stuck in between the driver's side door fabric and frame. The fire department had to pull apart the driver's side door to remove the contact's arm. Medical attention was not received. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the shield sealer that protected the front windshield and rear window were deteriorating with water bubbles and cracks. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
Drove into a gas station to buy gas, put car in park, stepped out to pump case, noticed car moving, jump in to stop it, car accelerated and crashed into building, causing damage to both car and building.
Feb. 15, 2010 to: national highway safety administration re.: defect in Toyota Corolla I recently reported to both my local toyotal dealership and to Toyota motor sales USA (national customer relations, 9001 southwestern ave, dept. Wc11; torrance, ca 90509) that the play on the trunk lid on our 2010 Corolla was so loose that even though the trunk lid would be pushed all the way up, a sudden gust of wind would send it flying down on whoever was loading items into the trunk. This has happened on several occasions to my wife. On one occasion the lid came down on my wife's head and again on her arm on several different occasions. Please see the attached photo showing the effect of the lid being blown down on her arm. …
Related recalls
Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 corolla vehicles equipped with a non-Toyota, blue tooth hands free device or navigation unit and certain model year 2011 Toyota sienna vehicles equipped with a non-Toyota, overhead entertainment system and/or Bluetooth hands free device.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the a-pillar trim panel retention clip and replace it if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on December 30, 2011. Owners May contact southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Body complaints in other Corolla years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2010 Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the body & structure of the 2010 Toyota Corolla, 2% of the model year's 1,244 complaints. The component named most often is body (15 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Toyota Corolla body problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 11V-566 (roof and pillars, Nov 22, 2011). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2010 Toyota Corolla body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 30,000 miles, and 44% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 5 crashes, 1 fire and 8 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.