Buyer Warning All Corolla years

Toyota Corolla Years to AvoidThe weakest years — and the one you should buy instead

We reviewed all 46 Toyota Corolla years and — unusually — found no years that meet our "avoid" criteria. The Corolla is one of the rare models where every generation earns at least a moderate KeepScore.

Good news

Every Corolla year we analyzed scores at least 70/100.

Your decision is less about "which to avoid" and more about "which is the absolute best buy." Start with the highest-scoring year below.

Buy this instead

1993 Toyota Corolla

Highest-scoring Corolla in our data (93/100). A legendary compact known for its bulletproof mechanics and low cost of ownership, making it a stellar used car choice despite its age.

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