Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 35 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 32 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2023 Toyota Corolla

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2022 Toyota Corolla

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2023 Toyota Corolla

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Corolla needs more recall homework, Corolla has more complaint activity, Corolla has more severity reports and Corolla has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2023 Toyota Corolla 2022 Toyota Corolla Difference
Total recalls 3 0 Corolla has 3 more recalls
Total complaints 71 95 Corolla has 24 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 8 / 1 / 1 / 0 12 / 0 / 9 / 0 Corolla has 11 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 1 Corolla has 1 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 163 132 Corolla has 31 more communications
Recall completion reports 18 0 Corolla has 18 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 14 1 Corolla has 13 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Jan 29, 2025 None listed Corolla has a listed date
Latest complaint May 11, 2026 Jul 14, 2026 Corolla has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Steering
  • Power Train
  • Electrical System
  • Service Brakes
Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 35 combined MPG 32 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $1,700 $1,850 Corolla about $150 less
Safety-rating records 1 1 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2023 Toyota Corolla

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and exterior lighting repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2022 Toyota Corolla

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2023 Toyota Corolla

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Exterior Lighting: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise

2022 Toyota Corolla

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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