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2018 Toyota Corolla LE Eco

The 2018 Toyota Corolla LE Eco is a 140-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 sedan with a super cvt-i, continuously variable automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,435 MSRP and is rated at 34 mpg combined.

It makes 140 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 126 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway (34 mpg combined).

The Corolla measures 183.1 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,850 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$19,435
MSRP with Destination$20,365
Destination Charge$930
Engine
Engine Type1.8-liter, inline 4-cylinder
Displacement1.8 L
Horsepower140 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque126 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve, Valvematic
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionSuper CVT-i (CVTi-S), continuously variable automatic
Fuel Economy
City30 MPG
Highway40 MPG
Combined34 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular
Tank Capacity13.2 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion beam
Brakes
Front Brake CalipersVentilated disc, 10.8 in.
Front Brake Disc10.8 in. ventilated disc
Rear Brake Disc9.0 in. drum
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15 in. Steel
Wheels Rear15 in. Steel
Tires FrontP195/65R15
Tires RearP195/65R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length183.1 in
Width69.9 in
Height57.3 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Front Track60.3 in
Rear Track60.4 in
Ground Clearance6.7 in
Cargo Volume13 ft³
Curb Weight2,850 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.3 in
Headroom Rear37.1 in
Legroom Front42.3 in
Legroom Rear41.4 in
Shoulder Room Front54.8 in
Shoulder Room Rear54.8 in
Hip Room Front53 in
Hip Room Rear43.9 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (11.8 % risk)
Tested variant: 2018 Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota COROLLA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jan 17, 2020 · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.

NHTSA campaign 20V024000

Jan 13, 2020 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 20V012000

Jun 28, 2019 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.

NHTSA campaign 19V503000

135 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota COROLLA

Owner Complaints

135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota COROLLA (26 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 14 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags36
Fuel/Propulsion System23
Unknown Or Other18
Engine16
Fuel System15
Gasoline15
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 14, 2026 · Engine
“schedule a service appointment at AutoNation Toyota Hayward for October 14, 2026, at 8:40 AM. I arrived before 8:37. At that time, I was told it would only take three hours to complete. The car hadn't…”
Sep 22, 2026 · Air Bags Crash
“I was driving home from church late Sunday night. A really rough storm hit and it knocked down a huge tree in the road covering the entire road. I did not see the tree until I got up on it and I went…”
Jun 1, 2026 · Power Train
“CV axle making clicking noise when turning with all CV axle boots in good condition.”
Apr 30, 2026 · Seat Belts, Seats
“Each travel driver seat belt become tight I try pull down for loose and I have notice the driver seat become level low.”
Mar 10, 2026 · Power Train
“The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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