Toyota Corolla (2002–2007)
Last updated 14 February 2017
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Comfortable, well equipped and dependable. Huge range of body styles and refined, economical engines. Rated highly by owners.
Not the most accomplished ride. VVT-i engines can suffer bore liner problem and guzzle oil after 40k miles.
Updated 9 January 2017
R/2016/236: Driver’s side airbag inflator may rupture: It has been identified that in the subject vehicles, there is a possibility the container of the inflator of the driver’s side may rupture....
Introduction
Think Corolla and you think reliable but characterless. The 5-door version looks like a Chinese die-cast model of a Skoda Fabia done from memory. And your first impressions confirm your prejudices. Light controls. Over-light steering. Short gearing. Dashboard flat as a coal face. Nothing to get even mildly excited about.
Then you take it out for a second time and find Dr Jekyll blurring into Mr Hyde.
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Owners' reviews
good, economical , generally reliable car
Gearbox bearing problem
Generally reliable motor but look out for gearbox bearing issues!
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