2023 Toyota Corolla CrossFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross

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City
31
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
Combined
32
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S10)
Regular
City
31
Hwy
33
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,100

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
275 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.3 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,105/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,792/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,823/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,939/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,120/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,114/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,621/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,165/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,036/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,085/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 32 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover Probability0.0%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
171
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History4

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems171 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 171 owner complaints for the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross. Top reported issues include engine, electrical system and steering. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
102
Electrical System
68
Steering
44
Visibility / Wipers
25
Lighting
15
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
15
Brakes
12
Power Train
11

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross problems by category: Engine: 102 complaints, Electrical System: 68 complaints, Steering: 44 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 25 complaints, Lighting: 15 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 15 complaints, Brakes: 12 complaints, Power Train: 11 complaints.

11
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
10
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 09/20/2025ODI#11688637
I purchased a brand-new 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross LE on [XXX], in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, selling price, $31, 500.00 Early July 2025, I started the vehicle, and unexpectedly, multiple lights emer…
Electrical SystemFiled: 05/27/2023ODI#11524162
May 14, 2023 (Sunday) It was a rainy day, didn't use my car at all. May 15, (Monday) "The Nightmare Began" !!! I turned on my car and (7) symbols on the dashboard appeared and lots of buzzing that f…
SteeringFiled: 04/16/2023ODI#11517298
Just a couple weeks ago, my 16 year old daughter was driving our NEW 2023 Corolla Cross when she came to a busy intersection and had to stop for the red light. She reduced her speed to make the comple…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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