2000 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems
- 15
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 15 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Catalytic Convertor · Emission Control · Engine · Exhaust System
I own a 2000 toyota corolla with a 1.8l engine that is full of sludge and now visibly burns 1 quart of oil every 200-300 miles and will not pass inspection due to the oil being burned in the exhaust. I have had to replace several catalytic converters due to becoming clogged from the amount of oil burning through the engine. This problem has existed since the car had about 55,000 miles on it and local toyota garage…
ODI 10416741
Electrical System · Engine
My car used excessive oil, and the check engine light was on after a while that i bought it, and on friday, march 12, 2010, i parked my car at 4:00 pm and did not use it anymore and then on saturday, march 13, 2010 at 5:00 am the engine caught on fire by itself, the fire department came and put out the fire and they said that probably the fire started on the fuse system on the drivers side maybe because of a relay…
Fire reported
ODI 10320030
Engine
We own a 2000 toyota corolla ce. The car was functioning fine most of the time however it sometimes shuts down its engine immediately with or without much notice. Sometimes the engine appears to be jerking off before it starts to die down, but it's not always the case. We have asked several mechanics about the problem (and have replaced many parts) but no one can give a definite answer for the problems. One mechanic…
ODI 10311495
Engine
The "check engine" light on my toyota corolla le was on before i purchased it on march 26, 2009. The dealer guaranteed that once it went through the inspection, they would resolve any issue regarding any problems with the vehicle. Once they said the car passed the inspection, i picked up the car with the "check engine" light off and that same night while i was driving, it went back on. Since that day, the vehicle…
ODI 10273250
Engine
2000 toyota corolla with approximately 62,000 miles is burning 1 quart of oil every 300 miles. Compression test shows no problem. Toyota claims rings are bad but independent garage said no way. Source of leak or consumption cannot be determined. *nm
ODI 10171939
Engine
66,760 miles on the engine #3 rod bearing completely wiped out. I bought the car used 8512 miles for 5 years i managed a repair facility then owned my own so i performed the oil changes never over 3000 miles between. Toyota acknowledges a sludge problem however my car was assembled in california plant (not included in recall) and 6000 miles over powertrain warranty. Two years have passed since the engine was rebuilt…
ODI 10243597
Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The consumer's 2000 toyota corolla began to exhibit engine problems four months after the vehicle was purchased. *nm the consumer was told the vehicle had internal engine damage and it would require rebuilding the engine. The rear brakes were replaced. *jb
ODI 10157293
Engine
I purchased a 2000 toyota corolla from dry ridge toyota on april 6, 2005. The salesman said the car had been through the dealer's usual process to ready the car for sale and ensure everything was in safe working order. The car had just under 51,000 miles on it. Three weeks later my daughter noticed it was running rough and she began to hear noise from the engine. Today, may 4, we took it to our local mechanic, less…
ODI 10119874
Engine
1) earlier in the year, i took car for its on-time oil change. Mechanic said the car had no oil in it. Did not give much thought until it happened again on the next oil change. After this oil change, i decided to take it to another mechanic. The also told me the car was out of oil & probably just leaking. They changed the oil & told me bring it in another day for them to look at it. Several hundred miles before the…
ODI 10096454
Engine
I bought a 2000 toyota corolla ve in sept. 2001 with 28,000 miles on it. The car has been serviced regularly, . The engine has been consuming excessive oil. My friend has 1999 toyota corolla. Her car had the same problem. About one year ago, she went to a toyota dealer. The dealer told her that some toyota corolla cars around 1998-2001 have the gasket problem inside engine. After she told me, i got my car checked…
ODI 10074742
Engine
I bought a 2000 toyota corolla ve in sept. 2001 with 28,000 miles on it. The car has been serviced regularly, . The engine has been consuming excessive oil. My friend has 1999 toyota corolla. Her car had the same problem. About one year ago, she went to a toyota dealer. The dealer told her that some toyota corolla cars around 1998-2001 have the gasket problem inside engine. After she told me, i got my car checked…
ODI 10074741
Engine
The 2000 corolla is burning oil at a high rate. It started at approximately the 50,000 mile mark and has been getting progressively worse. *jb
ODI 10181302
Engine
The engine was sludged with engine oil gel. The vehicle burned 2-3 quarts of oil every 400 miles, was about 4-5 days for the repair. Toyota offered an engine oil gel program for many of their other vehicles that had been changing the oil every 3-5000 miles and the engine gelled up. *ak *scc *jb
ODI 10029703
Engine · Suspension
I also called toyota about a recall. I have 72,000 miles on the car and i have already replaced the tires 4 times the first set (originals) after only 12,000 miles i have had it alignments front and back twice. I continue to have tire wear and the car is all over the road after hitting 55mph i should be on my second set of tires there is also no shock absorbant on this car even going slow you just hit hard…
ODI 10020808
Engine
Vehicle has been leaking oil, leaked a very large amount of oil. In a few months engine was dry. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak
ODI 8001473