2012 Toyota Corolla for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.0 to 8.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.0 to 8.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Toyota Corolla for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Toyota Corolla specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 8.8 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.0 L/100 km | 7.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 190 g/km | 190 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.40 | $12.71 |
2012 Toyota Corolla: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 27 | 26 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 34 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 29 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 35 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,300 | US$2,300 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,480 | $2,542 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Toyota Corolla
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 446 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (370), steering (19) and vehicle speed control (16). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V024000 | 2020-01-17 | air bags: air bag/restraint control module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt... |
| 19V741000 | 2019-10-17 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010... |
| 19V005000 | 2019-01-09 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana,... |
| 17V006000 | 2017-01-09 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,... |
| 13V014000 | 2013-01-16 | seats | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2012 Toyota Corolla?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2012 Toyota Corolla for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Buying the 2012 Toyota Corolla is a big decision; here is the information we have.
A buyer's checks
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA has 446 owner complaints on file, mostly about air bags, steering and vehicle speed control. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. There are 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
Specs, explained
The 1.8L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
By the EPA's combined rating of 8.0 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 24 litres. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $37.20 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
A good match for
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Practical details
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. In plain terms, its 340 litres of luggage space hold about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Drive it on your own roads
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. A week with the Corolla answers more than any brochure. If the Corolla is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
Picking a year and a trim
Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $124 at our price setting.
Still deciding?
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Toyota Corolla from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Toyota Corolla for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Toyota Corolla
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Toyota Corolla?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Toyota Corolla before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Toyota Corolla have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Toyota Corolla cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2480.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.