Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 2012 Toyota Corolla
Car diagnostics for the 2012 Toyota Corolla: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.0 to 8.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Toyota Corolla for car diagnostics
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
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.
Arranging the work for the Corolla
Searching for car diagnostics for the 2012 Toyota Corolla? CarmaCars does not do this work itself; we arrange it with a trusted shop. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
About your Corolla
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.8L 4-cylinder. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Under the hood: the 1.8L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive.
What CarmaCars does here
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
Keep moving meanwhile
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
What to ask
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there.
Good habits for your car
Look at the tire tread before long trips. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months.
Still deciding?
Ask in your request, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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