2000 Toyota Corolla recalls and problems

No recalls and 145 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Toyota Corolla.

0
recalls
145
owner complaints
22
complaints mentioning a crash
3
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Toyota Corolla recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 6, 2026 · Electrical system · 200,000 miles · fire reported

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied for under an hour, a fire started inside the cabin of the vehicle. The fire was self-extinguished. Neither a Fire Department nor a Police report was filed. The vehicle was not destroyed; however, the middle…

Sep 24, 2018 · Engine · 145,000 miles

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.

Jun 2, 2018 · Structure · 190,000 miles

I OWN A 1998 COROLLA AND A 2000 COROLLA BOTH HAVE DRIVERS SEAT BELT ISSUSES. IN EACH CASE THE BELT RECEIVER WILL NOT LATCH

Jun 22, 2017 · Air bags

TAKATA RECALL: I DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT MY AIRBAGS AND I'M TRYING TO FIND OUT IF MY CAR WAS EVER RECALLED FOR DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS. TOYOTA WILL ONLY TELL ME IF THE CAR IS UNDER A RECALL PRESENTLY. IF IT EVER WAS, THE NOTICE MIGHT HAVE BEEN SENT TO THE PREVIOUS OWNER THAT I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM IN 2001. IF…

Mar 21, 2016 · Engine and engine cooling

2000 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, FOLLOWED BY HEAVY SMOKE POURING FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD AND NOTICED RADIATOR CAP WAS MISSING DUE TO A NEGLIGENT ACT BY AN ESTABLISHMENT WHO SERVICED HIS VEHICLE.. THE RADIATOR CAP WAS NOT SECURED AFTER HAVING…

Corolla model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 0145223
2001 0133323
2002 0117271
2003 97201019

Across all years, the 2009 Corolla has the most complaints (1,459). All Toyota Corolla years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Toyota Corolla as of October 27, 2026.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota Corolla?
Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (47 complaints), followed by air bags (17).
How many 2000 Toyota Corolla complaints mention a crash or fire?
22 of 145 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 18 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 6, 2026.