2009 Toyota Corolla
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 1,533 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Corolla model years with reports.
Of the 2009 reports, 194 involved a crash and 13 involved a fire. 118 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleOct 17, 2019
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 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Campaign 19V741000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 9, 2018
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, ES350, IS-F, GX460, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2009 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Lexus IS250, IS350, ES350, IS-F, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
Campaign 18V024000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 9, 2017
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, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2009 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Yaris HB, Scion xB, Pontiac Vibe, Lexus, ES350, IS250, IS350, and IS-F vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and IS350, 2007-2008 Lexus ES350, Toyota Yaris, Yaris HB, and 2008 Lexus IS-F and Scion xB vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), H0A (Toyota Zone C), GLG (Lexus Zone A), GLH (Lexus Zone B) and HLA (Lexus Zone C).
Campaign 17V006000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerJun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 23, 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).
Campaign 16V340000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 22, 2015
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Campaign 15V689000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleApr 9, 2014
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
Campaign 14V168000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 10, 2012
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
Campaign 12V491000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJan 27, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, VENZA AND MATRIX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A CAMPAIGN OF 3.8 MILLION OTHER TOYOTA VEHICLES ANNOUNCED IN 2009 FOR THE SAME ISSUE (SEE 09V-388).
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
TOYOTA WILL MODIFY OR REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. FLOOR SURFACE MODIFICATIONS ARE ALSO BEING CONSIDERED AND WILL BE INCLUDED FOR ANY MODEL FOR WHICH IT IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. INITIALLY, DEALERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO RESHAPE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR THE REPAIR. AS REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH THE SAME SHAPE AS THE MODIFIED PEDAL BECOME AVAILABLE, THEY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEALERS FOR THE REPAIR. CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE HAD THE PEDAL RESHAPE REMEDY COMPLETED WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE A NEW PEDAL IF THEY DESIRE, AFTER REPLACEMENT PEDALS BECOME AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, TOYOTA WILL REPLACE ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT IN A SUBJECT VEHICLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MAT, FREE OF CHARGE. FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT BUT DO NOT NEED OR WANT THE NEWLY DESIGNED ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT, TOYOTA WILL RECOVER THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT AND REIMBURSE ITS PRICE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MARCH 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 10V023000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJan 21, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 10V017000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, vacuumAug 27, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 SCION XD AND MY 2009-2010 COROLLA, AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L ENGINE AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WHEN DRIVING UNDER CERTAIN UNIQUE CONDITIONS IN EXTREMELY LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD SUCTION PORT FOR THE BRAKE VACUUM CAN BECOME BLOCKED DUE TO THE FREEZING OF CONDENSATION RESULTING FROM POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION.
THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR WHICH WILL RELOCATE THE BRAKE SYSTEM VACUUM PORT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 09V338000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
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Engine, Nov 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
Engine, Nov 11, 2014
ON HUMID MORNINGS, ENGINE OCCASIONALLY MISSES ON START UP THEN CLEARS. ENGINE STALLED WITH NO WARNING AND ALMOST CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION WHEN IT SUDDENLY LOST POWER ON ACCELERATION ONTO BUSY ROAD. NEXT MORNING ENGINE WOULD NOT START UNTIL LATER IN DAY AFTER WARMING UP. IT STARTED WITH EXTREME MISS THEN CLEARED. THE 08 MATRIX HAS AN ECM RECALL FOR SAME REASON HOWEVER NO NOTICE WAS RECEIVED FOR THE 09 MODEL MANUFACTURED ON 5/08. *TR
Power train, Engine, Oct 20, 2014
THE TRANSMISSION HITS SO HARD THAT IT FEELS LIKE YOU HAVE HIT A SPEED BUMP. THIS HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO ACCELERATE TO PASS. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 5, 2014, crash
ENGINE BY DRIVING WHEN EXCELLING ENGINE SHUT OFF THIS CAR WAS T TAKEN TO THE DEALER UP TO FIVE TIMES AND THREE ACCIDENTS. THE DEALER SHIP KEITH PIERSON TOYOTA 6501 YOUNGERMAN CIRCLE JACKSONVILLE FLA 3 2244. ALSO I HAVE CLAIM NUMBER FILE WITH TOYOTA CORPORATIONS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Oct 2, 2014
EVEN WHEN THE CAR WAS NEW I ALWAYS NOTICED THAT THERE ARE TIMES WHEN I AM SLOWING DOWN TO STOP AND PUT ON THE BRAKES, I FEEL THE CAR SURGES BEFORE IT STOPS. WE COMPLAINED ABOUT IT THAT TIME WHEN THE CAMRY/LEXUS FLOOR MAT INCIDENTS WERE IN THE NEWS. I THINK THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THAT AND OUR BRAKES WERE FIXED BY THE DEALERSHIP. BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS TO THIS DAY. I ALSO FEEL AN ENGINE SURGE ON MY SISTER'S NEW 2013 COROLLA. *TR
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Sep 1, 2014
WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR STARTED STALLING REALLY BAD AND LOSING POWER, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME UP AND I COULDN'T SPEED MORE THAN TWENTY FIVE MILES, BECAUSE THE CAR STARTED TRYING TO SHUT OFF ON ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR TO GET CHECKED OUT AND THE TROUBLESHOOTING CODES CAME OUT AS BEING THE IGNITION COILS DUE TO THE ENGINE HARNESS BEING BAD, (DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE I SAID ), CABLES DON'T GO BAD LIKE THAT IN FLORIDA. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED THE WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,575.
Engine, Aug 8, 2014
ECU IS DEFECTIVE IN 2009 MODEL JUST LIKE IN 2005-2008 MODEL. WHEN IT REACHES 90,000 IT BRAKES. THE CAR STARTS JERKING AND DOESN'T WANT TO CHANGE GEARS. AT HOME ALL OF US DRIVE TOYOTA COROLLAS AND ALL OF THEM HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AT 90,000 MILEAGE. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Jul 29, 2014
DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AND SUDDENLY CHECK BATTERY LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND TEMP INDICATED VEHICLE WAS HOT. PULLED OVER AS SOON AS ABLE TO SAFELY DO SO. *JS
Engine, Jun 9, 2014
ENGINE IDLE SPEED CAUSES FLUTTER AND STALL-LIKE FEEL WHEN STOPPING AND STOPPED. VEHICLE HAS HAD ALL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PER TOYOTA USER'S MANUAL. VEHICLE HAS HAD A "TUNE-UP" FROM AUTOMOTIVE SHOP PER TOYOTA'S SPECS. NO PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO ELIMINATE THIS ISSUE. IDLE SPEED (RPMS) DROP BELOW 500 AND APPEAR TO NEED ADJUSTMENT. *TR
Engine, May 19, 2014
MY ENGINE STARTED MAKING A RATTLE SOUND WHEN STARTING IT UP. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. IT SEEMS TO BE A DEFECTIVE CAM SHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY, WHICH IS NO LONGER COVERED BY MY WARRANTY. I AM UPSET THAT THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED, SINCE IT IS A SERIOUS CONCERN ESPECIALLY WHEN IT DEALS WITH THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE. I HOPE TOYOTA WILL TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS. THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. TOYOTA ALREADY HAS HAD SEVERAL RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE, SO WHY NOT BACK THE ENGINE? *JS
Engine, May 18, 2014
CAR RECENTLY MAKING A LOUD RATTLE WHEN START. TOYOTA REFUSING TO REPAIR A DEFECTIVE CAM SHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY. MY CAR IS NOT COVERED BY TOYOTA'S WARRANTY, BUT THIS DEFECTIVE CAM SHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY HAS A TSB WITH MANY COMPLAINTS BY CUSTOMERS WHO OWN A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA! THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND NOT SAFE!!! PLEASE ADDRESS ASAP...I SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE TO PAY TO REPLACE THE CAM SHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY THAT HAS ALWAYS BEEN DEFECTIVE. TOYOTA SHOULD RECALL 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. THANKS. *JS
Engine, May 7, 2014
WATER PUMP BEGAN TO LOUDLY WHIR AFTER 6 HOURS OF CONTINUOUS HIGHWAY DRIVING. 200X MILES LATER, BEGAN TO RATTLE. 50X MILES LATER, SEIZED COMPLETELY. COST TO REPAIR: $70 WATER PUMP, $60 LABOR. *TR
Engine, Apr 27, 2014
CONTINUOUS HIGH PITCHED WHINING NOISE. HAD TO REPLACE WATER PUMP. *TR
Engine, Mar 26, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE MOTOR EXHIBITED A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
Steering, Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Service brakes, Mar 19, 2014
I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED WITH 18,000 MILES ON IT IN JULY OF 2010. AND I HAVE ALL SERVICE DONE AT A TOYOTA DEALER. AT 25,975 MILES, REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES, MACHINED ROTORS, BRAKE FLUID FLUSH, CLEANED AND ADJUSTED REAR BRAKES(1/28/12). (BRAKE PEDAL FELT SOFT). AT 37,966 MILES , REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES AGAIN(12/21/12). PADS LASTED 11,991 MILES! AT 55,662 MILES, REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES, MACHINED ROTORS AGAIN(2/20/2014). PADS LASTED 17,696 MILES! SINCE I DO MAINLY HIGHWAY DRIVING, I FEEL THAT THERE IS A DEFECT ASSOCIATED WITH THE FRONT BRAKE ABNORMAL WEAR. ALSO, AT 50,548 REPLACED #2 STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY. AT, 50,691 REPLACED ALTERNATOR. AT 55,662 REPLACED WATER PUMP, COOLANT AND DRIVE BELT. *TR
Steering, Structure, Engine, Jan 13, 2014, crash
AT APPROXIMATELY 11:00 A.M. ON A BEAUTIFUL SUNNY DAY, I WAS DRIVING ON THE PA TURNPIKE AT THE SPEED OF 65 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING IN MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA FAILED. MY CAR UNINTENTIONALLY VEERED LEFT AND RIGHT AS IF I WAS ENCOUNTERING HURRICANE-LIKE STRONG WIND GUSTS. THE CAR BOUNCED BACK AND FORTH FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS, WHILE FEELING AS IF IT WAS FLOATING/HYDROPLANING, AS I ATTEMPTED TO REGAIN CONTROL. MY ATTEMPTS AT CORRECTING THE POWER STEERING ISSUE WERE UNSUCCESSFUL AND ULTIMATELY THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF MY CAR CRASHED INTO THE RIGHT GUARDRAIL. FORTUNATELY, I WAS UNHARMED IN THIS FRIGHTENING ACCIDENT AND THE STATE TROOPERS AND TOW TRUCKS RESPONDED IN A TIMELY MANNER. NO OTHER INDIVIDUALS WERE HURT AND THERE WAS ONLY MINOR GUARDRAIL DAMAGE. MY CAR, HOWEVER IS EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED. I AM CONFIDENT THAT THIS WAS NOT A RESULT OF DRIVER ERROR OR UNFORESEEN WEATHER CONDITIONS. ONE OF THE STATE TROOPERS THAT REPORTED TO THE SCENE EVEN COMMENTED, "EVERYONE OUT HERE IS DRIVING THE SAME SPEED AS YOU AND NO ONE ELSE EXPERIENCED ANY OF THESE WIND GUSTS.' I AM AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER WHO HAS BEEN DRIVING THIS CAR SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN 2009, WITH NO PRIOR POWER STEERING CONCERNS OR ISSUES. MY CAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED AND A WEEK BEFORE THE ACCIDENT, I HAD IT AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR AN INSPECTION, ALIGNMENT AND NEW TIRES. I INTEND TO FILE A CLAIM WITH TOYOTA. *TR
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Tires, Equipment, Nov 25, 2013
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WATER PUMP PULLEY DISENGAGEMENT AND NEED FOR THIRD SET OF TIRES ON VEHICLE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, FOLLOWED BY A SOUND OF SOMETHING HITTING THE HIGHWAY. HE GRADUALLY SLOWED DOWN AND PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, RAISED THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED THE FLYWHEEL FOR THE WATER PUMP SITTING ON TOP OF THE ENGINE. HE WALKED BACK UP THE HIGHWAY IN AN ATTEMPT TO LOCATE WHAT FELL FROM THE VEHICLE. HE GATHERED WHAT HE FOUND AND WAS LOOSE UNDER THE HOOD, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE NEAREST SERVICE CENTER AND HAD A NEW WATER PUMP INSTALLED. WHILE AT THE SERVICE CENTER, THE BRAKES WERE SERVICED AND A NEW SET OF TIRES WERE RECOMMENDED BECAUSE THEY WERE CUPPING. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER ESTABLISHMENT TO HAVE THE TIRES INSPECTED. FIRESTONE, INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE LEFT FRONT AND REAR TOW WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND THEY ADJUSTED THE LEFT FRONT TO CORRECT IT, BUT INFORMED HIM, THEY COULD NOT MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE REAR, AS THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE GIVEN THAT THE ALIGNMENT ISSUE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE CUPPING. WITHIN A WEEK OF HAVING THE NEW WATER PUMP INSTALLED, THE CONSUMER BEGAN TO HEAR A CLICKING SOUND FROM UNDER THE HOOD, SO HE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE REPAIR SHOP, TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE CLICKING SOUND. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE A/C COMPRESSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Sep 21, 2013
WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM 65 MPH THE WHOLE CAR SHAKES OUT OF CONTROLL. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME BUT PRETTY CONSISTENT NOW MY CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROLL LIGHT STAYS LIT WHILE THE ESC LIGHT BLINKS. THIS HAS HAPPENED NOW THREE TIMES OVER PAST 6 MONTHS.
Power train, Engine, Aug 8, 2013
I NOTICED LAST MONTH A "BRIEF ENGINE KNOCK/RATTLE NOISE AT COLD STARTUP. IT HAS HAPPENED EVERY COLD START SINCE LAST MONTH. I DID RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, AND FOUND A TSB-0087-09 ISSUE REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. TOYOTA HAS SINCE CORRECTED THIS PROBLEMS ON THEIR 2010 MODELS - BUT DID NOTHING FOR THE CURRENT OWNERS OF THE 2009 MODELS. WITH A ENGINE ANY THING COULD HAPPEN REGARDING SAFETY!!! I BELIEVE IT IS SELFISHNESS ON THE PART OF TOYOTA, FOR WHAT I CALL A SAFETY ISSUE. THE GEAR IN THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST IS BAD IN THE ENGINE. NOT KNOWING WHAT IT COULD LEAD TOO FOR ELDERLY THAT LOVE TO DRIVE THESE VEHICLES?!!! IT IS COVERED UNDER POWER TRAIN WARRANTY - 3 YR/60K. BUT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM DEFECT ON TOYOTAS MANUFACTURING END - IT SHOULD BE COVERED NO MATTER WHAT. MORE PEOPLE HAVE THIS ISSUE, AND PROBABLY DO NOT COMPLAIN TO THIS AGENCY. PROBABLY NEVER THINK TO - THAT IS WHY YOU MAY NOT HAVE MORE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE (TSB-0087-09). I WISH YOU WOULD ADDRESS THIS TOYOTA OVER IN JAPAN. PLEASE KEEP ME POSTED IF ANY THING WILL COME AVAILABLE FOR THE UNFORTUNATE CONSUMER!! [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Engine, Jul 16, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS COLD AND FIRST STARTED, THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE HEARD FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAM SHAFT TIMING GEAR ASSEMBLY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED IN LESS THAN 25,000 MILES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,200. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 9, 2013
WELL, THERE WAS A VERY LOUD RATTLE NOISE WHEN STARTING ENGINE (COLD ENGINE) I TOOK CAR TO PUENTE HILLS, CA TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AS THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A CAMSHAFT GEAR ASSEMBLY KNOWN ISSUE IN THE TOYOTAS 2009. THEY CHARGED ME ABOUT $179.00 FOR LABOR AS THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND GOES AWAY ONCE IN A WHILE, BUT CONTINUES AFTER ALL. I JUST TOOK CAR BACK TO SAME DEALER, AS THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WILL COST ABOUT $872.15 TO FIX PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE'S A RECALL OR ANY OTHER LEGAL REMEDIES I COULD TAKE IN THIS MATTER. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Jun 30, 2013
CAR HAD JUST BEEN STARTED, WAS DEPARTING A PARKING GARAGE AND POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED, FOLLOWED BY ENGINE FAILURE. CAR WOULD NOT START AGAIN; BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DRAINED. ALTERNATOR HAD GONE BAD AND WAS REPLACED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel/propulsion system, May 24, 2013
GAS INTAKE PIPE CRACKED SO WARNING LIGHT SHOWS ON DASH. TOYOTA WON'T FIX AS PAST THE THREE YEARS FROM DATE WE BOUGHT IT, WONDER IF A FIRE COULD HAPPEN? *TR
Engine, Apr 8, 2013
THE WATER PUMP SEIZED UP WHILE DRIVING AND SHOT THE REMAINS OF THE SERPENTINE BELT OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. THE CHANGE IN THE HANDLING WAS IMMEDIATE, AND I AM THANKFUL I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR IS NOT HIGH MILEAGE AND IS JUST OUT OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO INJURIES, IT HAPPENED LATE AT NIGHT, THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS AROUND, THE JOLT DID CAUSE ME TO JERK THE WHEEL A BIT. *TR