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
1,533 reports, newest first.
Other or unspecified, Mar 29, 2010
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER EXPRESS DISCONTENT REGARDING VEHICLE RECALLS. *TGW
Vehicle speed control, Equipment, Mar 28, 2010
I HAD A RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED TO MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA ON 3/17/10 TO INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. SINCE THEN, I HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR ACCELERATING AND/OR NOT SLOWING DOWN WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. RATHER THAN CORRECT A PROBLEM, THE RECALL REPAIR CREATED A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. *CN
Steering, Mar 27, 2010
I PURCHASED A TOYOTA COROLLA 2009 NEW THE STEERING IS DANGEROUS. IF YOU HAPPEN TO LOOK AWAY FROM THE ROAD IN FRONT OF YOU FOR A MOMENT,YOU MAY FIND YOURSELF HEADING OUT OF YOUR LANE WHEN YOU LOOK BACK. A FRIEND OF MINE DROVE A TOYOTA COROLLA FROM THE STATE OF GEORGIA TO NEW YORK AND DIDN'T NOTICE ANY PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. I ASK HIM TO TEST DRIVE MY CAR HE NOTED IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STAY IN THE LANE THE ONE HE DROVE UP FROM GEORGIA TRACKED STRAIGHT AND TRUE. I TOOK MY COROLLA BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID EVERY THING WAS IN SPECK . I DID SOME SEARCHING ON THE WEB AND FOUND THERE HAVE BEEN SOME ACCIDENTS INVOLVING THIS CAR AND THE NHTSA HAS RECEIVED OVER 820 COMPLAINTS AT THIS TIME. PLEASE ADD MINE TO YOUR GROWING LIST. PS WITH THE GROWING NUMBER OF YOUNG KIDS USING CELL PHONES AND TEXTING THESE DAYS THEY DO NOT STAND A CHANCE IN @#$% DRIVING A CAR LIKE THIS. *TR
Suspension, Vehicle speed control, Tires, Mar 26, 2010
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA WITH A RECALL FOR THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. CONSUMER IS UPSET SHE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET HER VEHICLE IN TO BE REPAIRED UNTIL MARCH 31, 2010. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE TWICE.
Other or unspecified, Mar 26, 2010
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE TOYOTA VEHICLES RECALL PROBLEM. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE.
Steering, Mar 26, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN STEERING TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF A BUILDING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTICS TEST AND THE DEALER STATED THAT HE/SHE WOULD CALL THE CONTACTS INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 28,000. UPDATED 05/11/10. *LJ
Vehicle speed control, Mar 26, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN REVERSE DOWN HIS DRIVEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO A BUILDING. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A CONCUSSION AND A STIFF NECK BUT DID NOT GO TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE RENTAL AGENCY. THE CONTACT ASSUMED THAT THE RENTAL AGENCY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTICS TEST AND REPAIRS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 3,958.*SMC
Electrical system, Mar 24, 2010
GAS PEDAL PROBLEMS IN A 2009 TOYOTO COROLLO. STATED CAR UP INCREASE IN IDLE SPEED REMAINED LONGER THAN NORMAL. 8 MARCH 2010 DRIVING AT LOW SPEED THAN FOR NO REASON CAR SPEEDED UP.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 24, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 45 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER NEVERTHELESS; THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 6,700. UPDATED 08/03/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD TWO ACCIDENTS ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. UPDATED 08/09/10*JB
Steering, Service brakes, Electric, Mar 24, 2010, crash
TRYING TO MAKE A U TURN OUT OF A PARKING LOT, CAR STRAGHTENED ITSELF OUT AND SPED UP BRAKES DID NOT WORK AND WE WENT OVER A CURB AND DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND HIT A TREE . THIS ONLY OCCURED ONCE. WE HAD OVER $4000 IN DAMAGESON A CAR WITH LESS THAN 200 MILES ON THE SPEEDOMETER.
Steering, Mar 24, 2010
MY CAR(COROLLA 2009) DOES NOT HOLD THE ROAD. VERY HARD TO STEER STRAIT , MAKES ME VERY NERVOUS ON FREEWAYS. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP FOR ALIGMENT 3 OR 4 TIMES . WIND AND RAIN MAKES IT WORSE. THEY KNOW SOMETHING WAS WRONG FROM DAY , JUST LIKE I DID. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TIRES AFTER SO MANY TRIPS TO SERVICE DEPT. I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH IT. UNTIL I READ THE NEWS RELEASE ON STEERING TROUBLE.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 24, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 50 TO 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE WITHOUT DRIVER INTENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A RECALL CAMPAIGN (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V017000-VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL) AND RECEIVED REPAIRS BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT LEFT THE VEHICLE IN POSSESSION OF THE DEALER FOR FEAR THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD POTENTIALLY BE A RISK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT WAS NOT WILLING TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
Steering, Mar 24, 2010
BOUGHT A NEW 2009 COROLLA S IN LATE AUGUST, 2009. THE CAR HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH STEERING SINCE NEW. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CAR IS CONSTANTLY "FLOATING" FROM LANE TO LANE BECAUSE THE NEW DRIVE BY WIRE ELECTRIC MOTOR TELLS THE CAR TO BE IN A CONSTANT "CORRECTION" MODE, THERE IS NO "CENTER" DRIVING POSITION. IT'S ALWAYS EITHER "CORRECT LEFT, OR CORRECT RIGHT". THIS MAKES THE DRIVER HAVE TO CONSTANTLY "RE-CORRECT', AND RESULTS IN A CONSTANT "ZIG-ZAG" PATTERN AT 65MPH! THAT'S DRIVING LIKE A DRUNK DRIVES. THE CAR DRIVES LIKE IT'S IN A WIND STORM, EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO WIND, AND YOU CAN'T PREDICT WHEN THE NEXT "GUST" WILL DRIFT YOU INTO THE NEXT LANE. GREATLY DISAPPOINTED THAT TOYOTA WOULD CONTINUE TO ALLOW THESE CARS ON THE ROAD WITHOUT A FIX. WAS TOLD BY THE TOYOTA SERVICE MANAGER THAT MY CAR "DRIVES AS DESIGNED". I KNOW THAT, IT'S A BAD DESIGN. SAW WHERE THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON THIS SITE, WE'RE NOT COMPLAINING JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT, WE'RE HONESTLY CONCERNED FOR OUR SAFETY. I ALSO OWN THREE OTHER OLDER TOYOTA'S, A CAMRY, A CRESSIDA, AND A TERCEL WITH CLOSE TO 300K MILES. ALL OF THEM DRIVE BETTER THAN THIS NEW COROLLA. SHAME ON TOYOTA FOR ALLOWING THIS TO REMAIN A PROBLEM. WAS PLANNING ON GIVING THIS CAR TO MY DAUGHTER AT COLLEGE GRADUATION. NOW I DON'T WANT HER TO DRIVE IT UNLESS IT'S FIXED. I ALSO KNOW OF TWO OTHER BUYERS OF 2009 TOYOTA COROLLAS, BOTH S MODELS, THAT HAVE THE SAME STEERING ISSUES. COMPLAINTS UNANSWERED BY TOYOTA. MY COROLLA ONLY HAS 5200 MILES SINCE LAST AUGUST, IT MOSTLY SAT FOR THE FIRST FEW MONTHS, AS I HATED TO HAVE TO DRIVE IT. SAD TO HAVE A NEW CAR AND HAVE TO JUST "ENDURE" DRIVING IT. TOYOTA NEEDS TO EXPEDITE A FIX, BEFORE SOMEONE "DRIFTS" INTO THE PATH OF A BIG RIG. HELP!! IT COULD STILL BE A GOOD CAR, JUST FIX THE STEERING!!
Other or unspecified, Mar 24, 2010
WHEN USING EITHER THE AIR RE-CIRCULATION BUTTON OR THE AIR CONDITIONING I SOMETIMES GET A SICKENING SMELL LIKE ANTI-FREEZE. I BROUGHT THE VECHILE IN TO THE DEALER IN SEPTEMBER AND THEY SAID THEY SAW NO LOOSE HOSE OR OBVIOUS LEAK. THIS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT IN NATURE AND WHEN I HAD THE CAR THERE IT WAS NOT DOING IT. THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT REMOVE THE DASH UNLESS THEY COULD SMELL THE ODOR. I HAD A SURGERY FOR LUNG CANCER LAST YEAR AND I BELIEVE THIS ODOR TO BE HARMFUL TO BE BREATHING.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 23, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK IN THE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION. HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. HE THEN PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE DEALER INSTALLED A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE FAILURE FROM OCCURRING AGAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES AFTER IT WAS REPAIRED. THERE WERE NO FURTHER REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,371 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,372.
Electrical system, Equipment, Mar 23, 2010
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE LEFT SPEAKER SHORTED OUT, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Mar 22, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT ENGAGING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT THEN SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL GEAR WHICH DECREASED THE VEHICLES SPEED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FAILURE DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL NHTSA RECALL # 10V017000 AND 10V023000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS BEING PERFORMED BY THE DEALER WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5050.
Steering, Mar 22, 2010
I HAVE A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE STEERING IS NOT RIGHT.IT FEELS AS THOUGH I AM IN GUSTY WIND WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS,IT ALSO SHIFTS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR
Steering, Mar 20, 2010
I PURCHASED A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA IN JUNE OF 2008. UP UNTIL APPROXIMATELY THE FALL OF 2009, IT APPEARED TO BE DRIVING SATISFACTORILY. HOWEVER, AFTER THAT TIME, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CAR "DRIFTS" ALMOST EACH AND EVERYTIME THIS HAPPENS, I OPEN MY WINDOW TO SEE IF IT IS WINDY, BECAUSE IT FEELS LIKE THE CAR IS BEING BLOWN BY THE WIND. MY SON SOMETIMES DRIVES MY CAR AND I ASKED HIM IF HE EXPERIENCED THIS, AND HE SAID "YES", AND IT ALWAYS ATTRIBUTES IT TO THE WIND, HOWEVER, IT IS NOT ALWAYS WINDY. IT FEELS LIKE THERE IS A SLIGHT LACK OF CONTROL. NEEDLESS TO SAY, IT IS VERY UNNERVING. I WOULD SAY THAT IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS I NOTICE THIS PROBLEM 3 TIMES A WEEK. WHEN GOOGLING ABOUT THE CURRENT TOYOTA PROBLEMS, I CAME ACROSS A WRITE UP REGARDING "TOYOTA STEERING PROBLEMS". THEN, I KNEW I WASN'T JUST IMAGINING WHAT I HAD EXPERIENCED. THEREFORE, I AM HEREBY VOICING MY COMPLAINT. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Mar 19, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND THEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HIT HER HEAD ON THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW DUE TO THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAULTY BRAKES ARE DUE TO THE RECALL REPAIR FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THAT WAS PERFORMED ON HER VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,500.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 19, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. TO STOP THE ACCELERATION THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 17000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Mar 18, 2010, crash
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING RE TOYOTA VEHICLE PROBLEMS FWD COPY OF POLICE REPORT DOCUMENTING AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING BRAKING FAILURE AND BELIEVE TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS ARE STILL SELLING DEFECTIVE VEHICLES. *TGW 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES FAILED WHICH CAUSED HER TO CRASH INTO TWO GUARDRAILS.
Vehicle speed control, Equipment, Mar 18, 2010
ON 3/18/10 MY SON WAS DRIVING OUR 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. HE ACCELERATED ONTO THE INTERSTATE AND DROVE FOR NEARLY A MILE. HE WAS USING THE BLUE TOOTH PHONE THAT IS BUILT IN TO THE CAR. HE HUNG UP FROM THE CALL AND WITHIN SECONDS THE CARS RPM QUICKLY INCREASED FOR AT LEAST 10 -20 SECONDS. THE VSC, CK ENGINE, AND TRAC LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. HE TOOK HIS FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND IT FELT LIKE IT WAS ALL THE WAY BACK, NOT STICKING BUT THE RPM'S WERE RACING.- AND GOING ABOUT 70 MPH. HE PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL- IT IS A MANUAL AND PULLED OVER. THE RPM WAS STILL RACING. HE SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. WHEN HE TURNED IT BACK ON THE RPM WAS NORMAL BUT THE WARNING LIGHTS STAYED ON. THE CAR HAD THE RECALL REPAIRS COMPLETED ON FEB. 19, 2010. HE CONTACTED THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY ASKED HIM TO DRIVE IT IN, WHICH HE DID. THEY CHECKED HIS FLOOR MATS AND THERE WAS NOT AN ISSUE WITH THEM. THEY HAVE OPENED A SERVICE REPAIR WITH TOYOTA CORP. THE CAR IS AT THE DEALER AT THIS TIME. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE CAR HAS DONE THIS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 18, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE SO THAT THE WARNING LIGHTS WERE NO LONGER ILLUMINATED; HOWEVER, WITHIN A WEEK THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE ABS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 18, 2010
ON MY 2009 COROLLA, I HAVE CONTINUED TO HAVE AN ISSUE WITH SLIGHT ACCELERATION AND SUDDEN RPM INCREASE WHILE THE ACCELERATOR IS NOT BEING APPLIED, AND USUALLY WHEN THE BRAKE IS BEING ENGAGED. THIS MAINLY HAPPENS WHILE GOING DOWNHILL AND IT CAUSES A FORWARD MOTION JERK IN THE CAR THAT IS FELT BY ALL PASSENGERS. I HAVE HAD THE RECALL REGARDING THE METAL ACCELERATOR PATCH, FIXED. I HAVE ALSO TAKEN MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP SINCE THE RECALL FIX TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM AND I WAS INFORMED THAT ALL TOYOTA CARS DO 'THIS' AND THAT IT IS NORMAL. THEY DID HOOK MY CAR UP FOR A HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC WHICH SHOWED NOTHING ABNORMAL. I HAVE DRIVEN A LARGE NUMBER OF CARS WHICH INCLUDE OTHER TOYOTAS, AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS PHENOMENA. I HAVE ALSO HAD MULTIPLE THIRD PARTIES IN MY CAR AND THEY HAVE SHOWN SURPRISE AND CONCERN WHEN THE CAR EXHIBITED THIS BEHAVIOR. I DO NEED TO SAY THAT I HAVE NEVER FELT LIKE I HAVE LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR WHILE THIS OCCURS. HOWEVER, BASED ON RECENT ACCOUNTS FROM OTHER PEOPLE THAT OWN TOYOTAS, AND COROLLAS SPECIFICALLY, I AM NOT INCLINED TO TAKE A 'WAIT AND SEE' APPROACH TO THIS MATTER. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS ON AN ALMOST DAILY BASIS, SOMETIMES MULTIPLE INSTANCES IN ONE DAY WITH 8-10 SEPARATE INSTANCES BEING THE MOST COUNTED IN A 24 HOUR PERIOD OF TIME. THE MECHANIC THAT RAN THE HEALTH DIAGNOSTICS (3/18/10) TOLD ME THAT GIVEN THE NUMBER OF COMPUTERS THAT 'RUN MY CAR' THERE COULD BE A NUMBER OF THINGS GOING ON THAT WOULD CAUSE THIS TO HAPPEN BUT THAT ANY ABNORMALITIES WOULD COME UP ON THEIR COMPUTER SYSTEM, ONCE THE TESTS WERE RUN. NOTHING APPARENTLY SHOWED UP. APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE BELOW SHOWS THE DATE THAT THIS LAST OCCURRED IN MY VEHICLE, BUT SINCE THERE IS NOT AN OPTION FOR DATE RANGE, IT IS NOT GOING TO ACCURATELY REFLECT THE AMOUNT OF TIME THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON (WHICH HAS BEEN ALMOST THE WHOLE TIME I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, 2 YEARS IN JULY 2010). *TR