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.
Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 17, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE FONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR COULD BE OPENED WHENEVER THE DOOR WAS ENGAGED IN THE LOCK OR UNLOCK POSITION. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED HIM THAT ALL VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH THAT FUNCTION. A VOICEMAIL MESSAGE WAS LEFT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE SAFETY HAZARD AND HE IS WAITING FOR A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 12,000.
Steering, Fuel system, Other, Feb 17, 2010
I BOUGHT A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA IN NOV. 2008.I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER THAT THE STEERING WAS LOOSE(FLOATS IN AND OUT OF LANE) HARD TO DRIVE.ALSO ABOUT MPG 27 HIGHWAY.I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR INSPECTIONS ON FOUR OCCASIONS.I WAS BASICLY "BLOWN OFF"
Steering, Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 17, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY LOOSE AND HAD A LOT OF "PLAY" IN IT. ALSO, HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD RECEIVE A MPG RATING OF 35 FOR THE HIGHWAY. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE ONLY RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY 27 MPG. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED CONCERNING THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
Steering, Suspension, Feb 17, 2010
IN MY 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA, THE STEERING IS FINICKY AT SPEEDS ABOUT 50 MILES PER HOUR. IT CONSTANTLY FEELS LIKE IT IS BEING DRIVEN IN WINDY CONDITIONS AND WANDERS IN THE LANE, REQUIRING CONSTANT STEERING CORRECTION. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN MAY 2008; IN JUNE I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL DEALER BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT HAD ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS. THEY SAID THE 'LIGHT' STEERING FEEL WAS NORMAL AND NO FIX WAS PRESCRIBED. I THEN WROTE A LETTER OF COMPLAINT TO TOYOTA AND RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. SINCE THEN, I HAVE JUST HAD TO GET USED TO IT AND BE CONSCIENCE OF IT WHILE BEHIND THE WHEEL. I'VE ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT IT WAS UNSAFE AS ANY TIME I TAKE MY EYES OFF THE ROAD, THE CAR VEERS TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT RANDOMLY. NOW I HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE THAT IT MIGHT NOT BE 'NORMAL,' BUT A NATIONAL CONCERN. *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Electric, Feb 17, 2010
FEW PROBLEMS WITH MY COROLLA 09. POWER STEERING PROBLEMS, FEELS VERY LOOSE AND TURNS BY ITSELF SOMETIMES, LUCKILY SO FAR NO ACCIDENTS BUT IS A REAL ISSUE. BRAKES MAKES A NOISE WHEN REVERSING OR SOMETIMES GOING FORWARD, I HAVE TOLD THE DEALER ABOUT BOTH ISSUES, BUT SO FAR THEY SAYS IT'S UP TO TOYOTA STANDARDS. *TR
Steering, Feb 17, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF AND HARD TO TURN IN ALL DIRECTIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING PROPERLY AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE CONTACT HAS NOTICED THE FAILURE SINCE THE DAY HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 30,126.
Steering, Feb 17, 2010
THE STEERING ON THIS VEHICLE IS HAZARDOUS. I HAVE EXPLAINED IT TO THE DEALER ON AT LEAST 2 PREVIOUS OCCASIONS AS BEING "HYPER-SENSITIVE". WHILE DRIVING IF YOU HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD THE SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL IS EXAGGERATED AND THE CAR BEGINS TO VEER LEFT OR RIGHT. TRYING TO COMPENSATE THE VEERING ONLY EXACERBATES THE PROBLEM. *TR
Steering, Feb 17, 2010
STEERING WANDERS BACK AND FORTH AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 17, 2010
AS I APPROACHED A STOPLIGHT THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING. I QUICKLY PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND WATCHED THE TACH SLOWLY KEEP GOING UP. I REACHED DOWN AND PULLED UP ON THE GAS PEDAL AND GOT NO REACTION SO I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON IT WAS OK THEN. *TR
Steering, Feb 17, 2010
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA S DRIFTS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AT HWY SPEED. AS IF DRIVING IN STRONG WIND. WONDERD WHY WRISTS SORE AFTER 30 MINUTE COMMUTE. READ ABOUT EPS PROBLEMS AND ALLOWED THE CAR TO TAKE ITS COURSE ON QUIET FREEWAY. SURE ENOUGH THE CAR PULLED FAIRLY STRONGLY LEFT. *TR
Steering, Feb 17, 2010
STEERING PROBLEMS---AS SOON AS I PULLED MY NEW 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA OFF THE SALES LOTS IN DECEMBER 2008 FROM DAN CAVA TOYOTA I COULD BARELY KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. THE STEERING WAS GOING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WITHOUT ME TURNING IT. IT WAS BY FAR THE MOST DANGEROUS CAR I HAD EVER DRIVEN AND I USED TO BE A GOODYEAR DEALER. I COMPLAINED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT IT WAS NEVER FIXED. THEY SAID IT WAS THE WIND AND BUCKHANNON TOYOTA JUST LET THE AIR OUT OF THE TIRES WHEN I COMPLAINED THERE. IT WAS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM AND IF I MADE A SHARP TURN, AT TIME THE WHEELS WOULD GO AS FAR IN THAT DIRECTION THAT THEY COULD GO AND THEY CAR WOULD GO INTO A UNCONTROLLED SKID. MIND U I WAS A GOODYEAR DEALER, I KNOW ABOUT CARS. THEN I NOTICED THAT AS I PUT MORE MILES ON THE CAR IT WAS SLOWLY GETTING BETTER AND BY THE TIME I HAD 3,000 MILES ON THE CAR IT HAD QUIT. IF A LESSER EXPERIENCED DRIVER HAD BEEN DRIVING I AM SURE IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. *TR
Steering, Feb 17, 2010
I BOUGHT A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA FOR MY WIFE BECAUSE OF ITS SAFETY FEATURES. WE NOTICE D THE STEERING WAS STIFF, BUT THE SALES PERSON ASSURED US IT WOULD BE BETTER THE MORE WE USE IT. IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR AND NO IMPROVEMENT IN THE STEERING, IT IS STILL STIFF AND TENDS TO DRIFT. WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2008 AND IT ONLY HAS A LITTLE OF 5,000 MILE ON IT BECAUSE MY WIFE DOES NOT LIKE DRIVING IT DUE TO THE STEERING. *TR
Steering, Feb 17, 2010
8-10 INSTANCES OVER 2 YEARS WITH A 2009 COROLLA DRIFTING WHILE TRAVELING ON A STRAIGHT HIGHWAY, AS IF A STRONG WIND WAS BLOWING WHEN THERE WAS IN FACT NO WIND. THE STEERING WOULD BECOME EXTREMELY LIGHT AND UNRESPONSIVE, PROMPTING ME TO IMMEDIATELY SLOW DOWN. IT ALMOST FELT LIKE HYDROPLANING, BUT AGAIN, THERE WERE NO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AS SUCH. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO DATE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. I DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT UNTIL HEARING ABOUT THE COROLLA POWER STEERING INVESTIGATION. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 16, 2010
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM A DALLAS COWBOY GAME WITH MY GRANDSON ON A RURAL ROAD. THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND LIGHTS STARTING FLASHING. IT ALMOST CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I HAD NO STEERING CONTROL FOR A SHORT PERIOD. THE ENGINEWARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO FLASH. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME AT ABOUT 25 MILES PER HOUR. I CALLED THE DEALER IN ABILENE TEXAS AND WAS TOLD TO HAVE THE CAR TOED. THEY COULD NOT OR WOULD NOT TELL ME WHAT HAD HAPPEN. THEY DID TELL ME THAT THEY GOT IT TO REPEAT WHAT I HAD HAPPEN, BUT DID NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED IT. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED SOONER WHILE ON A BUSY HIGHWAY, I BELIEVE THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I BELIEVE THIS IS A COMPUTER PROBLEM WITH THE CAS. THE CAR ONLY HAD 5000 MILES AND I WAS NOT COMPENSATED FOR THE TOWING AS PROMISED. *TR
Other or unspecified, Feb 16, 2010, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELRATED AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME AND THEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER IS WAITING FOR AN INSPECTOR TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO MAKING ANY REPAIRS. THE DEALER HAS NOT INFORMED THE CONTACT ABOUT ANY REPAIRS OR UPDATES ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,212.
Vehicle speed control, Feb 16, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS A 5 SPEED AND IT HAD ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN GEAR THE VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE18000.
Vehicle speed control, Feb 16, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED AS HE WAS DRIVING AT 60-70MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. AS HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND DOES NOT HAVE ANY FAILURES BECAUSE HIS VIN NUMBER STARTS WITH A "J'". THE VIN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 16, 2010
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA S BRAKES WERE FAILING TO STOP SOUND AS IF BRAKES WERE METAL TO METAL. LOUD GRINDING NOSE AND UNEVEN CONTACT WITH BRAKE DISC. TWO ACCIDENTS WERE BARELY AVOIDED BECAUSE VEHICLE INABILITY TO STOP IN A REASONABLE DISTANCE. EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WAS PUT ON TO THE PEDAL TO FINALLY BRING VEHICLE TO A STOP. CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A DETERMINATION WAS MADE THAT THE VEHICLE HAD OVER 60%OF PAD WEAR LEFT. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO AN OUTSIDE MECHANIC WHICH DETERMINED THAT THE ROTOR HAD BECOME UNEVEN WARPED AND CUPPED IN SEVERAL PLACES AND THE PADS DETERIORATING AND WERE DEFECTIVE. WE HAD BOTH REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF OVER 500.00. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Equipment, Feb 16, 2010
VERY OFTEN, MY 2009 COROLLA WILL HAVE A VERY LOW IDLE, THE CAR ACTS AS IT IS GOING TO STALL. IT SHUDDERS, THE TACH DROPS LOW, BUT THEN WILL COME BACK UP. IT HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES PER WEEK WHEN I AM EITHER BACKING UP OR GOING FROM A STOP INTO FIRST GEAR. I HAVE DRIVEN ONLY MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS FOR OVER 26 YEARS, AND THIS IS THE FIRST VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH. I FEAR I WILL BE HIT FROM BEHIND, OR T-BONED WHEN THE CAR ACTS AS IF IT WANTS TO STALL. IT NEVER HAS STALLED, BUT IT FRIGHTENS US. AS I MENTIONED, THE CAR SHUDDERS, SHAKES WHEN THIS HAPPENS TO US. WE FEEL IT MAY HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH A LOW IDLE PROBLEM, EITHER WITH THE ELECTRONICS OR SOFTWARE. WE HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER A FEW TIMES, BUT IT'S THE FAMOUS "CAN NOT DUPLICATE" ANSWER. WE ONLY DRIVE THIS VEHICLE USUALLY FROM APRIL TO LATE OCTOBER. WE LIVE IN THE SNOWBELT OF OHIO AND DRIVE OUR 4X4 JEEP NOV. THROUGH MARCH. I ALSO DRIVE A 2001 MANUAL TRANSMISSION HONDA CIVIC, WITH NEVER THESES ISSUES. I CAN'T GIVE INCIDENT DATES, THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY DURING EACH WEEK, EVER SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY OF THIS CAR IN MARCH, 2008. AGAIN, THIS IS A 2009 COROLLA S. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 16, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UP 75 MPH WHILE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY MORE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN AND BRING IT TO A COMPLETE STOP AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE CONTACT CHECK THE PEDALS TO SEE IF THE FLOOR MAT MAY HAVE CAUGHT THE PEDAL BUT THE FLOOR MAT WAS IN PLACE. THE CONTACT THEN HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME AND SOON AFTER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THE CONTACT FEELS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RAPIDLY ACCELERATE. FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Feb 16, 2010
- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION. SUDDENLY, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO BLINK. THE WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN CLEANED ICE AND SNOW FROM THE SPEED SENSOR CONNECTION. IN ADDITION, THE ELECTRICAL WIRES EXHIBITED CORROSION WHICH WERE CLEANED. THE FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS AS A RESULT OF PREMATURE WEAR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,979. JS
Power train, Feb 15, 2010
THE CAR VIOLENTLY JERKS OUT OF DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER. THIS HAPPENED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCURRENCE AND A CASE WAS OPENED BY OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP WITH TOYOTA WHO CLAIMED THAT "A TRANSMISSION CANNOT FAIL IN ONE OF THOSE CARS". THE MODULE ON THE TRANSMISSION WAS RE-CALIBRATED ONCE, AS REQUIRED BY A PREVIOUS SERVICE BULLETIN. I WAS TOLD TO COME BACK WHEN THE VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AGAIN. I DID NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR, SO I TRADED IT IN AT THE FIRST OPTION I HAD. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Feb 15, 2010
THE DESCRIPTION I AM SENDING IN MAY OR MAY NOT BE CONNECTED TO THE TOYOTA RECALLS FOR BRAKES OR GAS PEDAL STICKING. MY EXPERIENCE IS THAT EVERYTIME I STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL I FEEL SOMETHING MOVE UNDER MY FEET. SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS ROLLING UNDER THE CARPET. MY FLOOR MATS ARE SNAPPED INTO PLACE SO I KNOW THAT THEY ARE NOT MOVING. I PLAN ON TAKING MY CAR TO A TOYOTA DEALER ON THURSDAY FEB. 18, 2010. THIS FEELING HAS BEEN THERE SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR BACK IN AUGUST OF 2009. MY CAR IS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA LE. THEY SAY BECAUSE IT WAS MADE IN JAPAN I DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. WE WILL SEE. *TR
Steering, Feb 15, 2010
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA STEERING IS EXTREMELY LIGHT AND REQUIRES CONSTANT CORRECTION TO HOLD A STRAIGHT LINE. EVEN ON A CALM DAY IT IS LIKE DRIVING IN A HEAVY WIND. ON A WINDY DAY SPEED MUST BE REDUCED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. IF YOU RUN THE TIRES AT RECOMMENDED PRESSURE IT IS EVEN MORE DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. ABOUT 32 LBS IS OPTIMUM BUT STILL WORK. THIS WAY SINCE PURCHASE. IF YOU LIT THE STEERING DRIFT GO TOO FAR A SUDDEN CORRECTION CAUSES AN OVERSTEER. *TR
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 14, 2010
DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY OR ROADS THE IS ABOVE 50 MPH, MY CAR STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO MAKE A UNUSUAL MOVEMENTS ,IT FEELS LIKE DON'T HAVE ANY CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE I RECENTLY HAD A INCIDENT, IT WAS A MONDAY MORNING WENT I WAS DRIVING ON A PARKWAY ABOUT 55 MPH WENT MY VEHICLE STAR TO PULL TO MY RIGHT THEM LEFT AND WAS VERY HARD TO STAY IN A STRAIGHT LINE SO I STOP AND CALL MY DEALER AND HAVE THEM CHECK IT OUT BUT NOTHING HAVE BEEN DONE TO MY CAR.SINCE I BUY MY CAR I FELT THIS PROBLEM AND I TOOK MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES ALL READY AND THEY SAY IS A ENGINEER PROBLEM AND BECAUSE IS A SPORT CAR ,SO AFTER I READ ABOUT THIS ISSUE OVER THE INTERNET I'M VERY SURE I WASN'T THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE I WILLING TO PROVIDE MY CAR FOR A DEEP INSPECTION BECAUSE I DON'T FEEL SECURE WITH THIS CAR. *TR