2018 Toyota Corolla E170

Overview

Engines

1.8L four-cylinder, 1.8L four-cylinder, Valvematic, 1.8L four-cylinder, iM

Came as

• Sedan
• Hatchback, the Corolla iM

On record

0 warnings, 2 recalls

What changed for 2018

• Essentially unchanged. Edmunds

Compare 2018 with 2017

Colors

• Spring Green Metallic An owners' registry (unofficial)6W2, 2017–2018
• Electric Storm Blue An owners' registry (unofficial)8X7, 2017–2018
• Falcon Gray Metallic An owners' registry (unofficial)1G2, 2017–2019
• Galactic Aqua Mica An owners' registry (unofficial)221, 2017–2019
• Super White040, 2014–2019

Sources: Edmunds, an owners' registry (unofficial)

Interiors in the generation, years not known: Amber (Cloth) Edmunds, Ash (Cloth) Edmunds, Ivory (Cloth) Edmunds

Specs

Badges

• Corolla iM: 1.8L four-cylinder, iM Edmunds, a published reference

Engines

• 1.8L four-cylinder 2ZR-FE Toyota, a published reference

  132 hp

• 1.8L four-cylinder, Valvematic 2ZR-FAE Toyota, a published reference

  140 hp with a 10.6:1 compression ratio; LE Eco only

• 1.8L four-cylinder, iM 2ZR-FAE Edmunds, a published reference

  137 hp and 126 lb-ft · 2017–2018

Transmissions

• 6-speed manual Toyota, Edmunds, a published reference
• 4-speed automatic Edmunds, a published reference
• CVT (CVTi-S) Toyota, a published reference

Drivetrains

• Front-wheel drive A published reference

Body styles

• Sedan A published reference
• Hatchback, the Corolla iM (2017–2018) Edmunds, a published reference

Trims

• L Toyota, Edmunds
• LE Toyota, Edmunds
• LE Eco Toyota, a published reference
• XLE (2017–2019) Edmunds
• SE (2017–2019) Edmunds, a published reference
• XSE (2017–2019) Edmunds, a published reference
• iM (2017–2018) Edmunds

Figures for the whole 11th gen

• Brakes: 10.8 in vented front discs and 9.0 in rear drums, or 10.2 in rear discs on the S A published reference
• Rear suspension: A torsion beam, mounted to the body at a slant for grip and stability A published reference
• LE Eco economy: Toyota rated it at 42 mpg highway Toyota
• Parts from Japan: About 25 percent, in cars built at Cambridge, Ontario A published reference

Watch out

Faults owners and the press report, and how to spot each one.

No warning is written up yet. That means none is recorded, not that there are none.

Recalls

Newest first. Ask the seller for proof the work was done, or check the VIN with NHTSA.

• 2011–2019 Recall 20V024000

  In certain crashes the airbag computer may malfunction, so the airbags or seat belt pretensioners may not deploy. NHTSA

• 2018–2019 Recall 20V012000

  The low-pressure fuel pump in the tank may fail, and the engine can stall while driving. NHTSA

Checked against NHTSA records on November 2, 2026.

Owning

What owners and buyers say

• Sought after

  2018–2019

  One source so far

  SlashGear picks 2018 to 2021 among the best used Corolla years, with IIHS Top Safety Picks in three of the four, few severe problems and among the fewest complaints. SlashGear

Maintenance

• Engine oil and filter 2016–2019

  Replace every 10,000 miles or 1 year Toyota

  Only with 0W-20 oil

  Ask the seller: Ask for oil change records, and which oil was used.

• Engine oil and filter, hard use or other oil 2016–2019

  Replace every 5,000 miles or 6 months Toyota

  Only for oil other than 0W-20, or the guide's special operating conditions

• Cabin and engine air filters 2016–2019

  Replace every 30,000 miles Toyota

• Engine coolant 2016–2019

  Replace first at 100,000 miles or 10 years, then every 50,000 miles or 5 years Toyota

• Spark plugs 2016–2019

  Replace at 120,000 miles Toyota

• Brake booster vacuum pump, Valvematic engine 2016–2019

  Replace at 120,000 miles Toyota

The 11th gen has 7 services on its schedule, and 6 of them apply to 2018. The rest are for other years.