Insurance
$2,450/yr
Insurance, not maintenance, is this vehicle's dominant running cost: $2,450 a year on a national average against $413 for upkeep.
Toyota Corolla Maintenance Cost (2016–2026)
Report ACI-TOY-COROLLA · Updated July 2026 · Figures are ACI model estimates
Maintenance Cost Report ACI-TOY-COROLLA
Toyota Corolla
gas · compact car · MY 2016–2026
- Avg annual cost
- $413
- 10-year total
- $4,130
- Cost rank
- #2 of 52 vehicles
- Major-repair chance, 5 yr
- 9%
Average Annual Cost $413
$34per month
3.4¢per mile
Assumes 12,000 mi/yr · independent shop · 10-year average · ACI model estimate
The Toyota Corolla ranks #2 of 52 vehicles we track — among the cheapest cars to keep running.
What it costs as it ages
Annual cost by vehicle age · ACI modelVehicle age, years · figures at 12,000 mi/yr, independent shop
Costs stay under $400 a year through year 5, then climb as tires (set of 4) and other wear items come due.
Common services
Typical U.S. pricing · independent shop| Service | Typical cost | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change (synthetic) | $85 | 10,000 mi |
| Cabin + engine air filters | $70 | 15,000 mi |
| Brake pads (front, pair) | $250 | 50,000 mi |
| Tires (set of 4) | $680 | 55,000 mi |
Your numbers
Table recalculates with the settings panel| Vehicle age | Annual cost | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Age 1 | $60 | $60 |
| Age 2 | $80 | $140 |
| Age 3 | $220 | $360 |
| Age 4 | $300 | $660 |
| Age 5 | $380 | $1,040 |
| 5-year total | $1,040 | $1,040 |
Ownership context
National averages · beyond the maintenance billCost rank
#2 of 52
The Toyota Corolla ranks #2 of 52 vehicles we track — among the cheapest cars to keep running.
Gas service profile
4 routine items
Routine costs are fluid-and-wear driven: oil at 10,000-mile intervals, filters, brakes, and tires. Tires (set of 4) is the single largest routine bill at $680.
Against its rivals
Average annual maintenance · ACI model| Vehicle | Avg annual | 10-yr total | vs. Corolla |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota CorollaThis page | $413 | $4,130 | — |
| Hyundai Elantra | $453 | $4,530 | +$40/yr |
| Toyota Camry | $455 | $4,550 | +$42/yr |
| Honda Civic | $482 | $4,820 | +$69/yr |
| Honda Accord | $498 | $4,975 | +$85/yr |
Questions people ask
Is the Toyota Corolla expensive to maintain?
No. The Corolla averages $413 a year in maintenance and typical repairs, ranking #2 of 52 vehicles on AutoCostIndex. That places it among the cheapest vehicles we track to keep running.
What does a Toyota Corolla cost to maintain per year?
$413 a year averaged over the first ten years — about $34 a month. Year 1 runs roughly $60; by year 10 the annual figure reaches $800. Ten-year total: $4,130.
What are the most common Corolla services?
The routine items are oil change (synthetic) (~$85), cabin + engine air filters (~$70), brake pads (front, pair) (~$250). Intervals and full pricing for every service are in the table on this page.
What's not included in this estimate?
Fuel or charging, insurance (about $2,450 a year nationally for this vehicle), collision damage, parking, tolls, taxes, and registration. The figure covers scheduled maintenance plus typical age-related repairs, modeled per our methodology.
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How we calculate this
Figures come from the ACI maintenance model: manufacturer service schedules priced at typical U.S. independent-shop rates, plus expected age-related repairs weighted by published reliability patterns. The calculator scales costs with mileage (wear factor) and shop choice. Figures are modeled estimates — your invoices will differ. Full detail on the methodology page.
SOURCES: ACI maintenance model v1 · manufacturer service schedules · 2026 U.S. parts & labor pricing · published reliability studies · Updated 2026-07-19