VehicleVerdict

Toyota Corona years to avoid

Across 1965–1981, no single Corona year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1981 drew the most complaints; 1980 the fewest.

2

Total complaints

12

Recall campaigns

1965–1981

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Toyota Corona NHTSA complaints by model year1 complaints1965: 0 complaints1966: 0 complaints1967: 0 complaints1968: 0 complaints1969: 1 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1978: 0 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 1 complaints
Toyota Corona NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Corona year

YearComplaintsRecalls
198110
198001
197801
197201
197103
197004
196914
196804
196704
196604
196501

Common questions

What is the best year for the Toyota Corona?

By complaint volume, 1980 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Corona years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Toyota Corona have?

Across all model years, the Corona has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.