1997
Toyota Corolla

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  • 4dr Sdn CE Manual
    Starts at
    $12,998
    31 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Base Manual
    Starts at
    $12,998
    31 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn CE Auto
    Starts at
    $13,498
    25 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Base Auto
    Starts at
    $13,498
    25 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn DX Manual
    Starts at
    $14,188
    29 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn DX Auto
    Starts at
    $14,988
    27 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Safety review

Based on the 1997 Toyota Corolla base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Side driver
3/5
Side rear passenger
3/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
7 years / less than 85,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12, 000 miles
Dealer certification
160- or 174-point inspections
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 22 reviews
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Comfort 4.2
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.5
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.3
Reliability 5.0

Most recent

  • By One feisty wench from Northwest Washington
    Owns this car
    May 13, 2020

    Very reliable car, handles great!

    This is a very good and reliable car. I bought the car when it was 2 years old in 1999 in Chicago (and it started and handled easily in the winter, cooled comfortably in the summer), and it handled driving in various elevation roads (in the Sierra Nevadas) with no hesitation. In 2020, it still drives great, starts in very cold weather, heats up and cools quickly. The maintenance is low, and gas mileage still good after 23 years!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Spongebob from Kristiansand
    Owns this car
    February 28, 2020

    Perfect car for the perfect price.

    Perfecto. The car is so nice and wonderful, i dont know why more people drive around in these all the time. Simply a perfect car man.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Toyota man from Philadelphia PA
    Used to own this car
    December 29, 2019

    Bulletproof engine

    This thing Powers through the snow like a snowblower especially if you have snow tires on it I live in Chicago Illinois right now live in Philadelphia PA I want a nasty snow and bad weather comes this thing fired right up and the freezing sub temperatures with a bad battery and all bombproof dependability just like the Energizer Bunny combustible dependable reliable indestructible little Japanese car when they made this when they broke the mold no other car stands a chance and you do very little maintenance sticky key in turn the key and this thing goes she could drive to the ends of the Earth with this thing as long as you got a full tank of gas and that's it one tough MF and I've always had this as a backup car for my truck what I don't want to spend a whole lot of money getting gas or whatever excellent just pure excellence they need to start making them like that again no thrills just plain Jane and that's it thank you happy holidays everyone
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Awesomeness from El Paso
    Owns this car
    December 16, 2019

    Toyota is one awesome car

    I wouldn't hesitate recommending it.. This is an amazing car i recently got mine at 212,000 miles and i put on it 225,000. Everything works great. Just awesome on gas
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Cliffy from Chicago, IL
    Owns this car
    October 10, 2019

    Very reliable in spite of age. Got new engine.

    Great value priced. Very reliable with a new engine and transmission as well as brakes. Good tires and s lot of Joy to drive. Garage kept without rust.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Socketboy777
    Owns this car
    July 11, 2018

    21 years still going and hate see it go

    I got this car in 2003 with 67k miles. Gas mileage excellent and reliable on roads I put this car through so much not once has it left me stranded. The car requires high maintenance did get new 02 sensor, oil sensor, timing chain all belts and idle pulley. It runs smooth while has the original motor and transmission with 400,000 miles this car took me all across the country. I am looking of getting bigger car because outgrown my Corolla seems old cars are bulletproof the will not die just keeps going and going. That was the reason the GEO Prizm is a good car had one that went 250,000 miles same time had my Corolla that died at 260,000 10 years ago which is a Corolla these cars are great.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By DJTORO7 from Brooklyn, NY
    Owns this car
    April 28, 2018

    Most compact, economical and reliable car ever.

    Does the job at getting you from Point A to Point B in a reliable manner. The most bang for your buck. You will not regret it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Rob from Lakewood, WA
    Used to own this car
    April 3, 2018

    Insanely Reliable

    I loved driving this car. I never had any problem with it starting, with the engine, anything. If you need new tires there will be a hard vibration when going 65- 70 mph, but once over 70 it rides smooth again, but also that was really my fault, not the car's. The only complaint I had about this car was that the cup holders can only hold certain cups. They have to be fairly narrow and not very tall. On the up side I used those cup holders for years as a phone holder instead of getting a real one. Did a good job of holding my phone with directions for long rides.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By JoeG Corolla nut from Chicago
    Owns this car
    February 28, 2018

    great year for corollas

    Good example of a frills free real car without all the electronics loaded onto new cars. This car model provides entry level commuting for millions of people around the world.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By JUANC from MIAMI FL
    Used to own this car
    August 4, 2017

    MOST RELIABLE CAR THAT I'VE OWN

    IT IS A NICE TRANSPORTATION AND GAS SAVER, THE PARTS AREN'T EXPENSIVE, AND THE PERFORMANCE IS GOOD AS WELL.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Rbertka from Orem, UT
    Owns this car
    August 3, 2017

    1997 Corolla

    This is a wonderful car great has mileage ride is smooth handles well. Excellent for commuting to and from work. Great for students.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By pdd2131 from GREENVILLE,SOUTH CAROLINA
    Used to own this car
    July 27, 2017

    MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE

    I bought the car in 2014,it has been a very,good reliable ride.I would love to have another one. To be honest with you,I didn't think,she would last this long.Need to win this $300.00 so that I can buy another car.I liked the car because she is good on gas.Also the air and heat,is awesome in the summer ,and winter.I would suggest to anyone,this is the car for a person in their 60's and up.Thank you in advance.Elder Eramo Mae Clement.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 1997 Toyota Corolla?

The 1997 Toyota Corolla is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Base (2 styles)
  • CE (2 styles)
  • DX (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 1997 Toyota Corolla?

The 1997 Toyota Corolla offers up to 31 MPG in city driving and 35 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 1997 Toyota Corolla reliable?

The 1997 Toyota Corolla has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1997 Toyota Corolla owners.

Is the 1997 Toyota Corolla a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1997 Toyota Corolla. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 22 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.2
  • Interior: 4.0
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 5.0
  • Exterior: 4.3
  • Reliability: 5.0

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