2005 Toyota Corolla Engine Problems
- 27
- 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 27 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 12 records
- engine light · 8 records
- engine warning · 7 records
- independent mechanic · 5 records
- needed replaced · 5 records
- engine cooling · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
I was driving on the freeway going 65 mph and my car died. Oil was at normal level. Gas at 3/4 tank. Almost got into a major accident with big tanker trucks on side of me. Mechanic says that engine seized but doesn't know why.
ODI 11185591
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
ENGINE MAY GO DEAD USUALLY ON FREEWAY SPEED
ODI 11206900
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving 40 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the electronic control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. David maus toyota (located at [redacted], sanford, fl 32771, [redacted]) was contacted. The vehicle…
ODI 11161310
Electrical System · Engine
My car when left on in park will shut off by itself after a short time (this has happened twice), today when i was in drive and about to pull out of work it shut off. I restarted it and everything worked fine. The car was not moving when it shut off, but both times the engine and oil light came (there might have been another light) on but when restarted they went off.
ODI 11047345
Engine
Takata recall my engine light is on i was told they have a recall in 2010 on toyota corolla but i didn't have the car at that time am i still eligible to get that fix for free
ODI 10927213
Air Bags · Body · Engine
Air bags did not go off in a hard collision with a deer. Covering of bumper gone, hood bent 18"+-, radiator pushed into engine ,frame bent on driver's side in front of the door. Car not driveable and yet the air bags did not deploy. State farm has the car policy 182 5776-c28-23a. Police report bec icr 16-17141, blue earth county , mn state farm claim 23-0177-0w2. This vehicle has been owned by family members since…
Crash reported
ODI 10926173
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
There was a recall on toyota's engine control modules. I took my car in and had it replaced in 2012 due to a failed emissions inspection. In 2016, im having the same issue again and toyota refuses to do anything about it.
ODI 10846201
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was able to restart after the initial attempt. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine control module (ecm) failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10783394
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ecm module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10776391
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. While driving at 5 mph, the vehicle revved violently and suddenly returned to normal. The failure was recurring. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that there was no cable to adjust the idling because the vehicle had fuel injection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10748729
Engine
I had a malfunctioning timing chain and its parts, and an engine problem on my toyota corolla 2005 without prior warring, such as an engine check light, rattling, knocking, or stalling. Also i wasnt aware that these problems could happen because there isnt any timing chain system maintenance in the toyota 2005 scheduled maintenance guide booklet. The independent mechanic who repaired my car thought that the…
ODI 10747683
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Dear all, in my toyota corolla 2005 car, check engine sign are coming and going. There is some issue with fuel pump or gas tank. I have asked the same to toyota dealership but they have no answer for the same. They are saying for checking i have to pay 150+ usd. As this is a mechanical issue, please help me to deal with the same.
ODI 10732204
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated while driving approximately 1 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The failure recurred five times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
ODI 10651624
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
This problem has occurred frequently since the first event: for no known reason, engine rpms drop to point where vehicle barely moving. Can shut vehicle off and restart and problem goes away. Check engine light comes on but no help in diagnosis. Been to dealer several times. Replaced ecm and tried other possible "fixes". So far, has only occurred in rural areas at speeds of 35 mph or less. Fortunately not much…
ODI 10725361
Engine
Before incident occur i was driving on highway near lake mead i was going up a hill high elevation i notice while driving rpm was staying on 4 or above like it wouldn't reduce transmission was piercing as i reached top of hill and going down rpm finally drop i stop to put gas drove now flat highway went about 4 miles from gas station heard a loud bag thought it was a blow out check tires all good open engine saw oil…
ODI 10638970
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated the vehicle was shaking as the check engine warning light illuminated. A dealer made unknown repairs to the vehicle but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 152,379.
ODI 10614519
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated in conjunction to harsh shifting. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. A trouble code detected a malfunction with the clutch solenoid. There was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 10v384000 (engine and engine…
ODI 10575101
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
In january of 2013 and again in december of 2013, my "check engine" light came on. I took the car into the toyota dealership in san luis obispo and they said that the o2 sensor was malfunctioning, causing the engine to run too lean. The first time this happened (january, 2013) the service writer gave me an estimate to replace the "plenum gasket and o2 sensor" but said there was nothing to worry about if i elected…
ODI 10573793
Engine
Around 1:30 pm on 10/16/2013 as i was leaving a restaurant, i was parked, with my foot on the brakes. My car accelerated violently and i ran right into the back side panel of another car. It was a few feet up the road before i could get it stopped. My son was right behind me and can verify all details. My car was towed to bradshaw collision center in greer, sc. After they inspected my car "thoroughly", they said,…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10649040
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Auto en ocasiones no acelera. Naguabo auto reemplazo computadora (pcm). Problema continua. Se entiende que es un defecto de fabrica segun aviso enviado pero no se quieren responsabilizar. *tr
ODI 10524060
Air Bags · Engine · Service Brakes
The car pops out the 6th gear. It is also harsh when shifting gears, brakes have noise,air bags sign off.the car has shut off while driving and front suspension sounds horrible. *tr
ODI 10654909
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving on 55 south freeway exit from 91 west to my work, my car suddenly stopped responding. It started jerking and suddenly stopped the engine. Luckily traffic wasn't that fast otherwise it could have created a big pile up behind me. I pulled over to the right shoulder and stopped. I tried about 3-4 times to start, but it did not crank at all. So i called the tow truck and towed to nearby firestone in…
ODI 10459540
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). After the repair, the check engine warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the ecm was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10463292
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and the check engine lamp illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the engine control module needed to be replaced for a third time. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v384000 (engine and…
ODI 10520374
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, an abnormal sound emitted from the engine. The problem recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The mechanic diagnosed that the drive belt failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,427.
ODI 10654548