2008 Toyota Corolla Power Train Problems
- 9
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
When the car is first started in is reved up at 2000rpm. When driving 40mph & up or from third to fourth gear the rpms reve up to 3000rpm before shifting. Car also feels like hard shifting from first to second, lags when taking a turn and pressing gas at same time. Check engine light has now came on p0741. Feels like pushing the max when trying to get fast speeds. Also feels like when slowing down that the…
ODI 11128737
Power Train
The driver side axle shaft assembly unexpectedly snapped when i went to shift the car into first gear when a light for which i was stopped turned green. There was enough of a connection for me to get off the busy rush hour road before being struck and killed or hurt by other vehicles. It was towed to a local toyota dealer where they indicated the shaft had snapped and replaced it. They did not find any problems with…
ODI 10874149
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle's speed abruptly downshifted without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred on several occasions while driving approximately 40 mph and down hills. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10778387
Engine · Power Train · Seat Belts
I purchased my car as the first owner in 2008 paid cash. Within a few years an engine light came on and they said it was the transmission. I kept up with all maintenance. I had purchased an extended warranty of which was still valid and because the dealership could not find what was exactly wrong - my warranty would not cover no replace and i was charged over $1500. I took this to bueru of automotive and they ruled…
ODI 10919413
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the engine warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission was overheating. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
ODI 10779822
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and an authorized dealer for diagnosis and they both informed the contact that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The…
ODI 10544290
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Since, i bought this car brand new it would make noise rattle like something was loose. Every time i would take the vehicle in they would keep it the whole day for days and i was without transportation. They refused to lend me a vehicle. And at the end stated there was nothing wrong. Making it look like i was hearing things. The 2nd issue is when i put in reverse for example i want to parallel park and put it in…
ODI 10519407
Electrical System · Power Train
My 2008 4dr toyota corolla suddenly stalled while driving to work in the morning on october 7, 2009 without any early warning signs. Car was towed to the longo toyota dealer in el monte, california. The diagnosis was ecm logic error. The ecm module was replaced under part number 89661-02r00. *tr
ODI 10321220
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
A run away full throttle engine in a 2008 toyota corolla (purchased in fall of 2007). I accidentally backed up into a tree at 2 to 3 mph. The rear bumper of the car hit the tree squarely causing no visible damage to car. The engine of the car did not die out after the impact. Upon shifting from reverse to drive -- the car lurched full speed forward (with full acceleration) despite full application of the foot brake…
ODI 10304086