2005 Toyota Corolla Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 52
- 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 52 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 15 records
- check engine · 14 records
- light illuminated · 7 records
- control module · 6 records
- engine cooling · 6 records
- light came · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving at approximately 3 mph pressure was applied to the break pedal and the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the gas cap, the transmission and an unknown charcoal canister were replaced. Approximately one week later the vehicle began to intermittently stall. The vehicle was taken back to the…
ODI 10348501
Engine And Engine Cooling
Was driving toyota corolla 2005 out of a parking lot when engine stalled, and could not be restarted. No warning signs or flashing lights on dashboard prior to engine failure. Engine lost power while driving. Power could not be regained. Brought to toyota dealership and was told ecm had to be replaced because of a failed component. *tr
ODI 10334636
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I noticed an odd disruption in normal transmission function on my 2005 toyota corolla. I suspected it was due to a defective engine component . I went to the local toyota dealership and was told that the engine control module needed to be replaced ;that the car would stop running without replacing it. On inquiry i was told that there is a problem with this component on 2005 toyota corolla's. The dealership refused…
ODI 10335383
Engine And Engine Cooling
The car just started making a weird noise and when it run the gears kick in but it kick in harshly. *tr
ODI 10355725
Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2005 toyota corolla ce has been randomly stalling on me when i turn, when im at red lights, when im accelerating and when im slowing down with no rhyme or reason. It just started one day and continues to do at random times and with random frequency. I do not feel safe when this happens and there is no way to determine when my gas pedal will quit working, no noise to let me know it is about to or has happened, no…
ODI 10330586
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 - engine stalled; taken to dealership and indicated was computer. Computer was replaced due to being under warranty. 03/17/10 - coming home from work and within 1/4 to 1/2 mile of getting onto highway car stalls, check engine light comes on and would not accelerate above 25 miles per hour. Eventually engine stopped totally. Towed to nearest facility and upon running diagnostics assessed that it was the computer…
ODI 10320701
Engine And Engine Cooling
While crossing large intersection @ 15-20 mph car lost power and tried to stall, after a few seconds it cleared up, approx. 5 min. Latter while stopped at a red light, engine rpm dropped from idle ( 1000rpm) to 450 rpm with engine fluttering trying to stall, this lasted about 7-10 seconds then suddenly cleared up. Did not take car toyota as yet, trying to get more info from toyota about problem. *tr
ODI 10320782
Engine And Engine Cooling · Manual Transmission
Was at a stop light and put the car into 1st gear and proceeded to accelerate up to 15mpg. Upon shifting the car into 2nd gear it did not take and the car then made a noise. I had to then place the car back into 1st gear and pull to the side of the road almost getting hit by other traffic and stop on the side of the road for a full inspection. There was nothing visible upon inspection and no current noises at that…
ODI 10342443
Engine And Engine Cooling · Mechanical
2005 corolla, 60,000 miles: check engine light came on. Car went into "safe" mode (idle speed) while doing 65mph. Toyota replaced throttle body and the next day it did the same thing. Toyota said the "new' throttle body they put in was defective. It's still at toyota waiting for another throttle body. This is a very dangerous situation. Pulling out into traffic you do not know if it is going to go into safe mode or…
ODI 10315587
Engine And Engine Cooling
The problem started about 6 months ago - while shifting my 2005 corolla (typically when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear and then from 2nd to 3rd gear). In order to not make my car stall - i would just give it a lot of extra gas to ensure that it wouldn't stall. The problem occurs regularly - almost every time i drive (about 1 time a week). The problem only occurs when starting and stopping and shifting in the low…
ODI 10351514
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check engine light -code p2716 - hard shifting - jerking when shifting. *tr
ODI 10304457
Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2005 toyota corolla will stall or lose power at random times. It has the engine light on and reports codes p0171 & p2716. This has happened three times in the past 2 weeks. One time i was driving 60 mph on the freeway and was almost hit from behind. Another time i was turning left at a intersection and just made it through but cars were honking and about hit me. Dealer informed me there is a tsb from toyota as it…
ODI 10299799
Engine And Engine Cooling
Engine stalling on 2005 toyota corolla - has occurred four times in last two months or so. Brought into dealership after first occurrence but they could not identify the problem. *tr
ODI 10295066
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving between 15-20 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. After two minutes she was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer, nor has she contacted the manufacturer. The current mileage was 58,164. The failure mileage was approximately 57,800. Updated 01/05/10. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle stalled a second time. Updated…
ODI 10294938
Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment
I am contacting odi nhtsa about a problem with my toyota corolla 2005, regarding the replacement of the charcoal vapor canister. Back, in october 2007, my car's check engine light came on (this was when the mileage was around 41,200). By 'glen toyota nj' i came to know that the engine light was on, dew charcoal canister failure. Also i was told: because the warranty is expired after 36000 miles, the total repair…
ODI 10292135
Engine And Engine Cooling
2005 toyota corolla. Consumer states vehicle shut off while driving, resulting in having no brakes or steering causing an accident*tgw the consumer stated a month after the accident, she received a recall letter in the mail regarding a problem with the ecm module. *jb the consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a test was performed on the ecm. It was determined the ecm was faulty. Updated 12/27/12
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10456242
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact that the vehicle began to idle abnormally and was followed by a the check engine light illuminating. He took the vehicle to a dealer to have the fuel injector cleaned and the light went off. The light illuminated again and the dealer replaced the water pump. After a couple hundred miles, the light illuminated again so he took it back to the dealership. He did…
ODI 10315138
Engine And Engine Cooling
I purchased car new and drive belt began squealing at 22,000 miles. It was under warranty so took in to have fixed and they only replaced the belt. Now at 45,000 doing it again. Toyota has bulletin to replace tensioner arm because they have had so many go bad. Tensioner arm is defective and causing belt to wear out prematurely. Please investigate. I have heard other corolla owners having the same exact issue w/their…
ODI 10259321
Engine And Engine Cooling
We have a 2005 toyota corolla. There are occasions when the brakes are applied at a stop sign that the engine revs to a very high rpm level. It is a very dangerous situation. *jb
ODI 10306061
Engine And Engine Cooling
2005 toyota corolla. Consumer writes in discontent concerning vehicle repairs *tgw the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated on several occasions, but the problem was never resolved, despite paying for parts and labor. The consumer then learned of a recall regarding the ecm which was then replaced. The consumer wrote a letter to toyota requesting reimbursement for the monies spent on the previous…
ODI 10448729
12v/24v/48v Battery · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Hose, Piping, And Connections
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the plastic headlight coverings were discolored, which caused poor visibility while driving at night. The manufacturer stated that the dealer could clean the headlights, which would make them thinner. The contact did not believe that would be effective. The failure mileage was 34,271. Updated 06/09/09 *bf the consumer stated the plastic headlight…
ODI 10269964
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving at speeds of 55 mph, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred intermittently and became progressively worse where the vehicle would often stall intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and advised the contact that the electronic control module…
ODI 10324724
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving 70 mph up a slight hill, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle continued to lose power; however, the contact was able to drive to the emergency lane. She attempted to re-start the vehicle and it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. After the vehicle was repaired, the vehicle stalled and shut off while driving from the repair facility. The…
ODI 10205464
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph the vehicle began to decelerate. More pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal, and after a few moments the vehicle began to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission…
ODI 10409060
Engine And Engine Cooling
Sometimes my car will not start the first or second time that i turn the key. Engine sounds like it is trying to turn over but does not start. I haven't ever had an incident where the car doesn't start at all - sometimes it just takes a few tries. *jb
ODI 10156112